U.S. trade officials are meeting this week with counterparts in China to finalize trade protocols regarding the export of U.S. beef to China. The move follows last month’s announcement that …
Healthy Diet with Affordable Produce
Cathy Isom helps us maintain a healthy diet by taking us on a stroll down the produce aisle. Cathy tells us about the plant-based foods we should always have …
California Walnut Marketing Order Referendum Scheduled
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that it will conduct a referendum on a proposal from the California Walnut Board to amend the federal marketing order for walnuts grown …
Five Reasons to Farm to Table
Cathy Isom gives you five reasons that might make you want to join the Farm to Table Movement. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Nothing …
Fatal Injuries Reported in Wisconsin Corn Mill Explosion
At least one is dead and others missing as of Thursday afternoon following an explosion at a Wisconsin corn mill. Two workers remained missing Thursday after the explosion at the …
JBS Parent Company Paying Brazil to Settle Corruption Investigations
The parent company of JBS SA will pay $3.2 billion in a settlement with Brazil over bribery and corruption charges. Meat industry publication Meatingplace reports the fine will be paid …
BPI Lawsuit Against ABC Going to Trial
A lawsuit by Beef Products Inc. alleging defamation by ABC-TV will head to trial next week. BPI is seeking $1.9 billion in the lawsuit against ABC and correspondent Jim Avila …
Agri View: Good Vidalia Onion Crop
Everett Griner talks about the Vidalia onion crop and a bit of its history in today’s Agri View. From a small geographic region of Georgia comes good …
Raise Your Glass to National Dairy Month!
June is recognized as National Dairy Month. Initially created as National Milk Month in 1937 to promote the consumption of dairy products, National Dairy Month has evolved into an annual …
Maryland Joins California in Banning Routine Antibiotics Use in Livestock
A bill passed by Maryland’s legislature makes the state the nation’s second to ban the routine use of antibiotics in livestock. Meat industry publication Meatingplace reports the Keep Antibiotics Effective …
Agri View: Pesticide Residue Free Food
Everett Griner talks about the pesticide residue on our food and what, if anything, is being done to cut down on it in today’s Agri View. Who …
Boosting Natural Defenses with a Drone
Most unmanned aerial vehicles in agriculture are being used for imaging and scouting. Parabug is putting a spin on how they use the technology. Their UAV hovers over crops and …
FARM Animal Care Program Seeks Producer Feedback
The National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program, in collaboration with Colorado State University, is conducting a dairy farmer survey to learn more about perceptions of the FARM Program …
May Dairy Market Report
The rate of milk production growth began to moderate during the first quarter, but additional milk production continues to generate American cheese at a faster rate than total consumption, driving …