…to Put In: Dairy or meat Diseased plants Noxious weeds The discovery of maggots in compost isn’t the end of your pile, and there are things you can do to…
Reasons to Consider Pressure Canning Meat
…meat. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Reasons to Consider Pressure Canning Meat Pressure canning meat can be a bit intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be scary….
Perdue Comments on Administrative Actions to Streamline H-2A Process
…to accept online submissions of the current Form ETA-9142A (and job orders uploaded using the current Form ETA-790, Agricultural and Food Processing Clearance Order) through the iCERT System until October…
Former Agriculture Secretaries Announce Support for USMCA
…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 markets…
Beef Tongue Means More in Japan
…U.S. producers. The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) recently visited Sendai, Japan, a location that’s key for U.S. beef producers because of the value of beef tongue. USMEF Vice President…
NPPC Welcomes New Swine Inspection System
…codifies the advancements we have made into law, reflecting a 21st century industry.” The NSIS, which has been piloted at five pork processing plants, was developed overmany years of research and…
USDA Modernizes Swine Slaughter Inspection for the First Time in Over 50 Years
…swine slaughterhouses to demonstrate that they are controlling for pathogens throughout the slaughter system. Additionally, FSIS is amending its meat inspection regulations to establish a new inspection system for market…
The Western View: Could farmers be the heroes of the 21st century?
…increasing the productivity of land, wasting less food and shifting diets away from meat. It says we need a major re-evaluation of land use and agriculture worldwide. We want the…
Report Shows Licensed Hemp Acreage More Than Quadrupled in 2019
…476 percent over last year. There was also a substantial increase in the number of hemp processing licenses that have been issued. While licensed hemp acreage has dramatically increased, the…
Poultry Industry Announces Alliance with OSHA
…medical and training approach to reducing repetitive injuries, advancements in processing equipment technology, current on-going research and employee outreach activities. These combined activities have resulted in an 83% reduction in…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 09-02-19
…board the imitation meat train, Congress addressing the USMCA when they convene this month and Deputy Secretary Censky toured California last week discussing USMCA. Tune in to the show for…
Call For Investigation into Cattle Markets
…regarding the beef processing facility in Holcomb, Kan.: “As part of our continued efforts to monitor the impact of the fire at the beef processing facility in Holcomb, Kan., I…
Alternative Meats Full of Alternative Ingredients
…make their way into more retail outlets. While imitation meat products are being touted as a healthier alternative to traditional meat, there is growing doubt as to just how nutritious…
How the Value of the US Dollar Affects Trade Opportunities
…processing tomatoes. Beck noted the issue has become more of a challenge in the last five to eight years. “The dollar of the United States has gotten so strong it’s…