…timeline of cover crop management for those that want a quick reference. Then we go into detail in the meat of the guide as we go through the season,” Wauters…
USDA Accepting Applications to Help Cover Costs for Organic Certification
…costs, up to a maximum of $500 for each of the following categories (or “scopes”): · crops · wild crops · livestock · processing/handling · State organic program fees. Organic farmers and ranchers may apply through…
Health Bite: Which Diet is Best?
…“What do you like to eat?” That’s because if you love to eat meat, you’d never last on a vegan diet. We want to choose a diet that includes food…
Research Grant of $10 Million Will Support Dairy Industry’s Net Zero Initiative
…because of the potential for some of these materials to be utilized off-farm or integrated into some downstream processing like advanced solid separation and nutrient recovery,” Clark explained. “So, a…
More Than $7M Invested to Support Ag Research and Workforce Development
…program. Grants for Cal Poly San Luis Obispo will be used for fermentation science research, along with a project looking at the development of skin-on goat meat. Two different California…
Protein PACT Initiative Launched by Animal Agriculture Groups
…Producers Council, and the U.S. Meat Export Federation. “The Protein PACT is the first initiative to unite meat, poultry, and dairy farmers and processors in a common vision for transparent…
Push for Renewable Natural Gas Usage in California Will Be Costly
…it comes to large commercial and industrial operations like food processing facilities, the practice does not fit economically. “It’s not a solution for these large customers because it’s extremely, extremely…
Mixed Response to Reintroduction of Farm System Reform Act
…Described as “legislation to create a level playing field” by the lawmakers, the bill calls for significant changes in the meat industry. After its reintroduction, the legislation is receiving mixed…
Livestock Producers Suffering Pandemic Losses Have New Assistance Program
…to producers beginning on July 20. Eligible livestock and poultry producers can receive USDA funding for losses related to a lack of processing capacity. The announcement was made at the…
Health Bite: Gas Station Finds
…you do? First, find some protein. Many gas stations stock hard boiled eggs in the refrigerator section. Some will even have deli sandwiches or snack boxes with meat and cheese….
Executive Order Addresses Right to Repair and Market Competition
…the agricultural sector surrounding the executive order. The North American Meat Institute remains skeptical about making adjustments to the Stockyards and Packers Act. Other groups including the American Farm Bureau…
Biden to Address Meat Industry Concerns with Executive Order
President Joe Biden is expected to issue an executive order (EO) that seeks to address multiple concerns for the meat industry. The EO is intended to increase competition within agriculture…
HLB Mitigation Efforts Adding to Citrus Production Costs
…increased number of sprays to combat the psyllid. There’s also extra processing costs and logistical costs as growers navigate the different regulations and quarantines,” Babcock noted. “So, even though HLB…
Proposition 12 Review Denied by Supreme Court
…implemented. Nearly two dozen states had been supportive of the petition for review filed by the North American Meat Institute (NAMI). Prop 12 was initially passed by California voters back…