…livestock in 29 states. The American Farm Bureau Federation and the National Pork Producers Council vs. the EPA case also involved producer information in seven states that hadn’t been released…
WASDE at a Glance
…forecast for total red meat and poultry production for 2016 is reduced from last month as beef, pork, and broiler production forecasts are lowered. Turkey production is raised. Beef production…
The California Kitchen: Grandma Lydia’s Pressure Cooked Chili Verde
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing pressure cooked chili verde with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 3oz Oil 12 oz. Pork…
NPPC, Farm Bureau Win FOIA Case Against EPA
A federal appeals court Friday overruled a lower court decision to throw out a lawsuit brought by the National Pork Producers Council and the American Farm Bureau Federation against the…
China Plans to Dramatically Increase Soybean Acres
…of acres planted to corn. The goal is to rebalance commodity supplies in the domestic market. China’s demand for soybeans is driven by the largest chicken and pork sector in…
Smithfield Foods Donations Help Louisiana Flood Victims
…the world’s largest pork processor and hog producer. In the United States, the company is also the leader in numerous packaged meats categories with popular brands including Smithfield®, Eckrich®, Nathan’s…
Essential Meat Thermometer
…Poultry thighs, legs, wings 165 None Duck & Goose 165 None Stuffing (cooked alone or in bird) 165 None Pork and Ham Fresh pork 145 3 minutes Fresh ham (raw)…
Agri View: Meat Production
…is declining. Not that it matters but beef leads the way. Pork and poultry are not far behind. What good would it do to increase the cost of production especially…
Human Brain Evolution Not Possible Without Eating Meat
…generally tough plant foods that were available to early humans. The National Pork Producers Council says another report, published in an academic journal, found that a vegan diet uses a…
USDA Quarterly Hogs and Pigs Survey Coming Soon
…conditions and trends in the U.S. pork industry over the course of the year,” said Chris Messer, Director of the NASS Pacific Regional Office. “The survey results are used by…
Port Workers Agree to Discuss Contract Extension
…as companies suffered billions of dollars in losses on the recent port slowdowns. The National Pork Producers Council and 112 other trade associations in March sent a letter to the…
The California Kitchen: Tomato Sauce
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing tomato sauce with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: Salt Pork Onion Celery Carrot Fresh Tomatoes…
First-half Pork, Beef Export Volumes Ahead of Last Year
U.S. red meat exports ended the first half of 2016 on a positive note as June export values for both pork and beef were the highest of the year. The…
Iowa Processor Introduces “Non-GMO” Pork
A processing company in Iowa last week launched a new line of pork products under the brand name Heluka that “addresses consumer concerns around animal welfare and clean-label foods.” Meatingplace…