The National Agricultural Statistics Service issued its latest estimates for California processing tomatoes and Walnuts, and both show a slight increase over 2019. NASS said processors are reporting contracts for totaling…
The Western View: Chinese Food Imports Are Risky Business
…to a story in an April issue of Newsweek, ”China’s food-processing factories provide most of what goes into vegan burger patties” and other fake meat items manufactured by Beyond Meat…
Lawmakers Raise Questions About Food Box Program Administration
…for the purchase and distribution of fresh produce, dairy products, and cooked meat. “As Chairs of the Subcommittees in the U.S. House of Representatives with jurisdiction over USDA food purchase…
Implementation of Chinese Trade Agreement Continues Making Headway
…growers, with China importing more than $8.6 billion worth of fresh fruits and vegetables last year. U.S. barley for processing, along with several forage products can now also be exported…
Application Process for USDA Direct Payments Begins May 26
…Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) will begin processing applications for financial assistance on Tuesday, May 26. The payments are being made available through the Coronavirus Food Assistance…
$1.2 Billion in Contracts Issued for USDA Food Box Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved $1.2 billion in contracts for the Farmers to Families Food Box Program. USDA will be purchasing fresh produce, meat, and dairy from…
Call to Examine Market Concentration in the Meatpacking Industry
…processing. In this highly concentrated industry, meat packers have achieved sizeable profit margins,” the letter states. “Cattle ranchers, however, who for generations have supplied our nation’s beef, are squeezed and…
Resilience 2020 Campaign Highlights Resolve of California Ranchers
…meat processed expeditiously. “The processors here in California have dealt with the COVID-19 issues very successfully. They’ve been able to keep operating; no plants have closed,” CCA President Mark Lacey…
Understanding the Interruptions in the Food Supply Chain
…at processing facilities. Packaging products once meant for the foodservice industry to now be sold in retail outlets requires infrastructure changes, which can be costly and time-consuming. “Packing that lettuce…
More USDA Section 32 Plans on Buying $470 Million in Food
…of $470 million will be used to purchase a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy and seafood products in the third quarter of the fiscal year 2020. The Section…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 05-07-20
…has had on California’s agriculture communities. Also as the meat industry faces challenges California’s processors are faring better than others and get an almond market update from the Almond Board…
California Beef Producers Working Through Tough Market Conditions
…interruptions in national processing due to COVID-19, however California has been able to avoid any facility closures. The updated safety measures have slowed things down a bit at processing facilities,…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 05-05-20
…the second meat inspector death. Tune in to the show for these news stories, features and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour Anchor Sponsored Content Protecting Your Operation…
How to Grow a Unique Herb that is a Favorite of Top Chefs
…dish or as a base to lay fish or other meat on. Agretti grows in coastal areas buffeted by salty winds, but it grows equally well in other types of…