…planted acreage forecast is a 7 percent increase from what was reported under contract in the August 2014 California Processing Tomato Report. This early processing tomato estimate is funded by…
The Fresno Food Expo Celebrates with Agricultural Tour
…CPA, LLP · Mid Valley Disposal · Busseto Foods · The Produce News · California Center for International Trade Development · Saladino’s · Certified Meat Products · State Center Community…
Farm Bureau Delegates Set Public Policy Positions for 2015
…remain strictly the property of the farmer or rancher when submitted to third parties for analysis and processing; • Agreed that farmers and ranchers must have the right to remove…
Executives Predict Future of Agriculture at AFBF Annual Convention VIP Event
…Flint said. He added that DuPont anticipates tremendous growth in its soybean products and will continue to provide varieties like its high-oleic Plenish to meet the needs of the processing…
Agri View: Wild Meat
freshly roasted venison Everett Griner talks about wild meat making a comeback in today’s Agri View. Wild Meat…
CDFA Accepting Concept Proposals for 2015 Fertilizer Research and Education Grants
…research projects are requested to fill gaps in nitrogen management information for specific crops, including corn, pima cotton, processing tomatoes, walnuts, citrus, and deep rooted vegetables such as carrots. Furthermore,…
New Members Appointed to National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection
Vilsack Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the appointment of members to the National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection (NACMPI) for the 2014-2016 term. Established in 1971, the…
Raising Bison Easier Than Perceived
Although still a niche product and market, bison meat is a growing protein source. The industry for buffalo is doing well, and experts say it’s a viable option around the…
Western View: Packed in China?
…mystery meats sold as lamb. And earlier this year, a television station in China broadcast video of workers in a processing plant scooping up meat that had fallen to the…
Agri View: Bait Up Yourself
Everett Griner talks about seafood prices matching red meat prices in today’s Agri View. Bait Up Yourself…
California Among States Selected by USDA for Participation in the Pilot Project for Procurement of Unprocessed Fruits and Vegetables
…from a list of 180 products including fruits, vegetables, lean meats, fish, poultry, rice, low fat cheese, beans, pasta, flour and other whole grain products. This pilot program will allow…
Growing Demand for Niche Meat
Demand for bison as a choice for protein is growing. Growing Demand for Niche Meat At the 2014 National Association of Farm Broadcasters Annual Convention, Dick Gehring with Black Kettle…
California Cattle on Feed
…hogs 253 pounds. In Nevada, 100,000 pounds of red meat were produced in September 2014, and 700,000 pounds were produced in Hawaii. Red Meat Production Up 1 Percent from Last…
Agri View: Meat Prices Up
Everett Griner talks about beef, pork and chicken prices still rising in today’s Agri View. Meat Prices Up…