Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the important differences in meat alternative products, details about…
Ensuring Food Safety Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
…preventative controls. “Food safety is paramount due to the nutrition provided by California fruits, nuts, vegetables, meat, eggs and dairy products to the health and wellbeing of our citizens,” CDFA…
Bill to Enhance Agricultural Border Inspections Signed into Law
…processing an average of 1 million passengers and nearly 80,000 containers carrying $7.2 billion worth of goods on a daily basis. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News…
Foods to Can in the Spring from Your Garden
…lids. Always follow a recipe and avoid messing with portions of vinegar, water and other essential ingredients. Don’t cut down on processing items, either. While it’s usually safe to over process…
Correcting the Misinformation About Emissions from Animal Agriculture
Emissions related to animal agriculture are often highlighted as a reason for embracing a meatless diet or forgoing the consumption of any type of animal products. The significance of emissions…
The California Kitchen: Crab Ceviche
Crab Ceviche In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook Crab Ceviche with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 lb. Crab Meat 2 Lemons…
Objections to the Split-Roll Property Tax Measure
…improvements such as barns, dairies, wineries, processing plants, vineyards and orchards,” said California Farm Bureau Federation President Jamie Johansson. “The split-roll measure would increase the tax burden on California farmers…
Consumer Research Shows Widespread Confusion About Contents of Plant-Based Fake Meat
…were astonishing: Nearly two-thirds of respondents believed the fake meat products produced by Beyond Meat, Impossible Foods and LightLife contained real beef or some form of animal byproduct; 32 percent…
Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. New Ads Address Myths About Beef
New ads tackle the topics of health, sustainability and meat substitutes with the iconic brand’s unique personality and swagger (Beef Checkoff) — Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner., managed by the National…
NCBA Unveils Top Policy Priorities For 2020
…Texas. Like last year, NCBA’s top policy priorities include issues related to international trade, proper regulation of fake meat, and regulatory reform, although after a series of significant policy victories…
Agricultural Fatality Highlights Importance of Enforcing Safety Protocols
A recent fatality at a processing plant in Fresno County serves as a sobering reminder of the importance of enforcing safety protocols in agricultural operations. The preliminary reports indicate that…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 01-31-20
…Navigable Waters Protection rule, fungi-based proteins that are entering the imitation meat market this year and get more details on the USMCA. Tune in to the show for these news…
USDA Looks to Strengthen Packers and Stockyards Act
…of ensuring fair and competitive markets for the livestock, meat and poultry industries. The proposed rule, published in the Federal Register, emphasizes four criteria that would be considered when evaluating…
Ag Groups Respond to Senate Passage of USMCA
…builds upon our existing markets to expand United States food and agricultural exports and support food processing and rural jobs. Canada and Mexico are our first and second largest export…