…with Dan Halstrom of the United States Meat Export Federation (USMEF). Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an…
Meat Institute Urges U.S. to Adopt Strong Trade Policy, Remove Barriers for Meat Exports
…policies to strengthen market access and create stable trade conditions for American farmers and meat companies. The Meat Institute represents the majority of the U.S. meat industry and aims to…
Almond Update: California Almond Board Courts Mexican Bakers with Central Valley Tour
…board aims to expand almonds’ role beyond simple snacking to being a key ingredient in pastries and desserts. During the September tour, participants observed almond harvesting and processing and engaged…
American Agriculture History Minute: Ralston Purina Company Formed
…1890s, attention focused on improving animal production and meat quality. Enter William Danforth, who in 1894 established an animal feed company, Purina Mills. Danforth later partnered with Webster Edderley, founder…
USDA Awards $33.5 Million to Boost Local Food Systems Across 43 States
…on regional food processing and distribution. For example, In Her Shoes, Inc. in Mississippi will build a mobile produce market to increase fresh produce access for underserved communities. Finally, RFSP…
FSA Updates Loan Assistance Tool to Support Lenders
…(CLP): Offers streamlined processes for lenders with proven loan performance. Preferred Lender Program (PLP): Reserved for top-tier lenders, providing the fastest processing. With the LAT update, FSA aims to enhance…
Chef Competition in Vietnam Highlights Taste and Quality of U.S. Pork
…live streamed event is a collaboration between the U.S. Meat Export Federation, the National Pork Board, the Indiana Soybean Alliance, and the Indiana Corn Marketing Board. Indiana soybean grower Chris…
USDA Releases Interim Report on Meat Industry Practices
DepositPhotos image The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released its Interim Report: Competition and Fair Practices in Meat Merchandising. The report aims to assess how retail concentration and business…
Farmers Left in Crisis as Poultry Company Abandons Contracts
…on the farmers, there are concerns about where $46 million in USDA funds allocated to the company went. The funds were reportedly intended to reopen a processing plant in Iowa,…
USDA Unveils New Actions to Boost Fair Markets and Lower Food Prices
…competitive markets for American farmers and ranchers, and lower food prices for American families. USDA published an interim report that assesses competitive conditions in the meat retail industry. The report…
Federal Funding Boosts Dairy Innovation at Fresno State
…which formed the Pacific Coast Coalition. This coalition, involving states like Oregon and Washington, focuses on improving dairy product processing and providing training to professionals in the industry. Fresno State…
American Agriculture History Minute: Learning from the Squanto Indians in Plymouth Colony
…soon realized there was value in trading meat from animals they could not store in exchange for furs and fruits. That’s today’s American Agriculture History Minute. I’m Mark Oppold. Thanks…
Dock Worker Strikes Threaten U.S. Meat Exports
…at the U.S. Meat Export Federation. The affected ports are critical, having facilitated nearly $3 billion in red meat exports during the first seven months of the year, averaging about…
Colombia Lifts Ban on American Beef Imports
…hurt U.S. beef export purchases and reduced Colombia’s spending by as much as 70 percent during the summer. The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) says the U.S. is Colombia’s largest…