…marshmallow plants are edible. Herbalists use this plant to cure dozens of ailments, such as upset stomach, constipation, fever, inflammation, and even acne. I’m Cathy Isom… Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture…
2020 “Growing Together” Black Farmer Conference with Urban Farmers to be Held February 29
…of NRCS California. “NRCS continues to increase its outreach efforts to minority producers. African American farmers, especially in the Central Valley, constitute an important group of farmers who can benefit…
E.M. Tharp and World Ag Expo® “We Believe in Growing” Scholarship Winners Announced
…to become an Agribusiness Owner/Manager. Martinez joined the Prairie Center 4-H Club at nine years old. He decided to do a swine entrepreneurship project and has had hogs in his…
NPPC Applauds House Passage of Ag Inspectors Bill
(NPPC) — The U.S. House of Representatives approved legislation that authorizes funding for 740 new agricultural inspectors at land, air and sea ports to prevent African swine fever (ASF) and…
Ag Groups Respond to Phase One Trade Deal Signing
…hog supply has been ravaged by African swine fever — a disease affecting only pigs with no human health or food safety risks — resulting in a tremendous shortage of…
U.S. Poultry Companies Poised for Success in China
…China represents tremendous market potential, as conditions are aligning to make American poultry an attractive option in China. African swine fever is having a devastating effect on pork production in…
NPPC Applauds U.S. House Passage of Ag Inspectors Funding
(NPPC) — The U.S. House of Representatives approved an additional $19.6 million in funding for more agricultural inspectors at land, air and sea ports to prevent African swine fever (ASF)…
Seven Trade Missions to Expand Ag Exports Planned for 2020
…ranchers. The trade missions will begin in March with a trip to the North African countries of Algeria, Libya, Morocco and Tunisia. That will be followed by a trade trip…
Farming Couples from Tehama and Napa Counties Earn Young Farmer and Rancher Awards
…which operates a dairy and a raw milk facility. He also works as swine manager for a nearby farming operation. Ali Duivenvoorden handles the social media and internet activities for…
November 2019 Dairy Market Report
…in exports, some recent softening of U.S. butter prices and deteriorating dry whey prices, owing to China’s swine fever epidemic and the ongoing U.S. trade war with that country. Read…
U.S. Pork Can Reduce Overall U.S. Trade Deficit with China by Nearly Six Percent
…consumer price index. China’s swine herd has been devastated by African swine fever, a disease affecting only pigs with no human health or food safety risks, reducing domestic production by…
Poultry Groups Applaud Agreement to Resume Imports of U.S. Poultry Products to China
…market could result in $1 billion annually for chicken paws alone and, due to China’s meat protein deficit as a result of African Swine Fever, there could be as much…
NPPC Welcomes New Swine Inspection System
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPPC-Sept. 17, 2019) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) finalized its New Swine Inspection System (NSIS). “We applaud the USDA for introducing a…
USDA Modernizes Swine Slaughter Inspection for the First Time in Over 50 Years
…hog establishments called the New Swine Slaughter Inspection System (NSIS). In the final rule, FSIS amends the regulations to require all swine slaughter establishments to develop written sanitary dressing plans…