Tis the season. Cathy Isom has a few pointers to help get you get in the holiday spirit by growing your own Christmas tree. That’s coming up on This Land…
Food Sustainability Movement Fueled by Internet Connectivity
The rise of the food sustainability movement has a distinct correlation with the increased prevalence of internet connectivity. Beginning approximately 20 years ago consumers have continued to demand more transparency…
Inaugural California Dairy Sustainability Summit Highlights Progress and Goals for the Industry
…representatives from water boards and air pollution control districts all shared information on best practices to maintain the sustainability of the California dairy industry. “Demand for dairy products is continuing…
Public Safety vs. Producer Income in Recent E. coli Outbreak
…future, but also understands the public safety standpoint of FDA’s announcement days before a major holiday based around food. “According to the CDC, this strain of E. coli is a…
Holiday Fresh Decor Could House Invasive Pests
…for invasive pests. Fred Strathmeyer, Pennsylvania Plant Industry and Consumer Protection and John Crowe, APHIS National Policy Manager for Spotted Lantern Fly say the holidays are a perfect time for…
New Labeling Allows Romaine Lettuce Back on Shelves
Continuing our coverage of the E. coli voluntary recall of romaine lettuce over the Thanksgiving holiday, retailers can now get the leafy green back in their stores. The Federal Drug…
E. coli Investigation and Warning Fallout Continues
…Commissioner Scott Gottlieb took to Twitter over the Thanksgiving holiday to explain why such a blanket warning was issued. Gottlieb tweeted “Some lettuce packing is labeled in a way that…
Roughly 11 Percent of the Thanksgiving Food Dollar Goes to Farmers
…publication examines the retail food price of traditional holiday meal items to determine the amount that farmers get back for each item that is produced. “As we gather around the…
Cattlemen’s College Set For New Orleans in January
…yield a complex demand story for beef. Beef for the Opening General Session breakfast is being provided by Certified Angus Beef. Eight Cattlemen’s College session tracks will follow, including business,…
USDA, Dairy Farmers Mark Start of the California Federal Milk Marketing Order
…respect to supply and demand conditions. The implementation of the California FMMO concludes a rulemaking process begun in 2015 when three California dairy farmer cooperatives, California Dairies, Inc.; Land O’Lakes,…
Activists Allowed to Expand Attack on Beef Checkoff
…demand for our products. “The simple fact is that regular audits of the beef checkoff and NCBA have found both to be compliant with the laws governing the checkoff. Two…
California Alfalfa Exports Take Hit from China Tariffs
There are some export concerns from alfalfa growers as the Chinese tariffs continue to remain high. Prior to the increased tariffs being put in place, China’s demand for alfalfa hay…
Celebrating National Deviled Egg Day
Cathy Isom has us celebrating a well-loved party, picnic, or holiday side dish. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Celebrating National Deviled Egg Day Known for making its…
What Will Drive Animal Disease Traceability Advancements?
Animal disease traceability was a topic of discussion this week for Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue. He would like consumer demand to drive innovation and notes that blockchain technology is a…