With the budget ax poised to fall March 1, some associations warn of food shortages, compromised defense and other dangers Boyle With the possibility of major budget cuts only days away, associations from a variety of sectors are painting in stark terms the potential consequences if sequestration takes place March 1. American Meat Institute President and CEO J. Patrick Boyle warned of $10 billion in U.S. farm production losses that could result if—as part of sequestration budget cuts—the government furloughs food inspectors who work for USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Services. "It will impose untold losses on the more than one million livestock and poultry… Read More