The topic of sustainability continues to grow and is making its way up the food chain. A session coming up at the 2019 Almond Conference will discuss how manufacturers are …
NPPC Launches ‘Pork O’ Clock’ Campaign Highlighting Importance of USMCA
(NPPC) — The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) launched a dynamic new campaign, “It’s Pork O’ Clock Somewhere,” to highlight the importance and benefits of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) trade agreement. The campaign …
Almond Update: Silent Auction Items Supporting FFA
The 2019 Almond Conference is fast approaching, and the Almond Board of California (ABC) needs your help to support California Future Farmers of America at the event. ABC holds a two-day silent …
World’s First True Red Spinach Variety Released
(USDA/ARS) — USDA Red, the world’s first true red spinach variety has been developed and released by the Agricultural Research Service. Spinach has always been known as a green leafy …
BQA Campaign Seeks Greater Understanding of Industry Efforts
Strengthening the link between beef industry, consumers (NCBA) – About 85 percent of U.S. beef today comes from Beef Quality Assurance (BQA)-certified farmers or ranchers. But do American consumers know …
Almond Update: Webinars Bring Research Results to the Industry
The Almond Board of California is beginning a series of webinars that will allow the California almond industry to get the latest results from ABC’s vast research portfolio and engage in real-time …
NCBA Statement on Beef Labeling Practices
(NCBA) — National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Vice President, Government Affairs, Ethan Lane, released the following statement in response to a letter from U.S. Sens. John Thune (S.D.) and Mike …
NCBA Applauds Introduction of Hours of Service Legislation
(NCBA) — The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) applauded the introduction of bipartisan legislation by U.S. Reps. Angie Craig (D – 2nd Dist., Minn.) and Lloyd Smucker (R – 11th …
Voting Begins for 2019 FSA County Committee Elections
Eligible Voters to Receive Ballots Week of Nov. 4 (USDA/FSA) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will begin mailing ballots on November 4 to eligible farmers and ranchers across …
Orchard Recycling Getting Closer to Financial Assistance
Whole orchard recycling is a pricey practice, but financial assistance is on the way. The California Department of Food and Agriculture is looking to include the method in its Healthy …
Cattlemen Applaud Introduction of Real MEAT Act of 2019
Bill Aims to Combat Deceptive Labeling of Plant-Based Fake Meat (NCBA) — The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) applauded the bipartisan introduction of the Real MEAT (Marketing Edible Artificials Truthfully) …
Deformed Wing Virus Genetic Diversity in U.S. Honey Bees Complicates Search For Remedies
(USDA/ARS) — Deformed Wing Virus (DWV), one of the leading causes of honey bee colony losses, is much more genetically diverse in the United States than previously thought, according to …
Almond Update: Three Aspects of a Changing Pesticide Regulatory Environment
The regulatory scene when it comes to pesticides continues to be variable, and international statutes are complicating things even more in California. A session at the upcoming Almond Conference will give attendees …
Cargill and FFA Partner to Inspire and Educate Future Leaders
$2.1 million investment focuses on advancing sustainable agriculture practices and cultivating talent for the ag, food and nutrition industries INDIANAPOLIS, IN and WAYZATA, MN (CARGILL/FFA-Oct. 23, 2019) ‑ Cargill and the …