date:Mar 06, 2013
t prices would be expected to rise.
Because meat inspection has historically been considered 'essential' by the federal government, we're optimistic there will be no interruption in this public health and safety function. We do not expect any immediate impact on our business, said spokesman Gary Mickelson of Tyson Foods, the largest U.S. meatpacker.
USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service, which generates prices used as benchmarks for livestock futures at the CME Group Inc, and essential agribus