…flowing through the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and ultimately reaching the ocean. Using the winter of 2017 as an example, he noted that Delta outflows exceeded 300,000 cubic feet per second…
California Almond Outlook, Water Storage, and Agriculture’s Future
…Malanca pointed to periods when massive amounts of water flowed through the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and into the Pacific Ocean. During portions of the wet winter of 2017, Delta outflows…
USDA Launches Action Plan to Support Small Meat Processors
DepositPhotos Image Small and very small meat processors make up the vast majority of federally inspected meat and poultry facilities in the United States, and USDA is introducing a new…
Texas Battles the Return of the New World Screwworm: Texas Farm Bureau’s Gary Joiner Shares the Latest with the Ag Meter Nick Papagni
…meat products available to consumers. Technology and Artificial Intelligence Aid Response Modern technology is playing a major role in the response effort. Joiner revealed that officials are utilizing artificial intelligence…
Texas Farm Bureau Discusses New World Screwworm Response and Livestock Protection Efforts
…a food safety concern,” Joiner explained. “There is no impact on the meat of the animal or on any other food products consumers enjoy.” Current detections have involved livestock as…
Smoke Summit Highlights New Research and Tools for Wine Grape Growers
…research since 2017. Those investments have supported studies designed to help growers, wineries and industry stakeholders better understand smoke impacts and develop science-based management practices. Wine Grape Industry Focuses on…
Beef Prices, Tri-Tip Secrets, and the Future of Meat: Darren Hill Breaks It All Down
…McGill, they sat down with one of California’s most respected meat industry experts, Darren Hill of JD Food, to discuss the forces driving today’s beef market, the challenges facing producers…
Proposed Tariffs on Brazilian Imports Could Reshape U.S. Ethanol Trade
…of Brazilian imports after an investigation concluded that Brazil has discriminated against U.S. ethanol and other American goods and services. The proposal stems from longstanding concerns over Brazil’s treatment of…
Beef Prices Remain High as Demand Stays Strong, Industry Expert Says
Beef prices remain elevated across the United States as cattle supplies stay historically tight while consumer demand for protein continues to grow, according to meat industry expert Darren Hill of…
USDA Responds to New World Screwworm Detection Near U.S. Border
…a food safety risk,” Hoskins said. “It spreads only when a screwworm flies or lays eggs in a wound, not through meat, poultry or dairy products.” Protecting the U.S. Livestock…
Chad Bianco Says California Must End Forced Policies, Expand Water Storage, and Support Agriculture
…removing barriers and supporting local food production. “California school systems will be supplied with California food and ag,” he said. “Ag, meat, poultry — everything will be California grown, California…
Chad Bianco Sounds Off on California Agriculture, Water, Energy, and the Future of the Golden State
…expanding the use of California-grown food in public schools. He stated that school meal programs should prioritize California-produced meat, poultry, produce, and agricultural products as part of an effort to…
Buried Treasure in an Iowa Cornfield: Farmer Unearths Rare 1850s Silver Coins
A Remarkable Discovery Along the Missouri River In March 2017, an ordinary day of fieldwork turned into an extraordinary moment in modern agricultural history. According to this edition of the…
California Policy, Meat Industry Concerns, and Governor Race Take Center Stage for Agriculture
The AgNet News Hour focused on major policy concerns impacting agriculture, including rising scrutiny of the meat industry, ongoing debate over California’s leadership, and the broader economic pressures facing farmers…