…including cereal, pasta, canned fruit, and meat. While the administration says the proposal would save $129 billion over ten years, it’s come under fire. The program would present logistical challenges…
Joint Ventures in Dairy Increasing
…U.S. has heavily invested in milk production, Europe and other regions that faced production constraints focused their effort and investment on technology for the processing sector. And, in 2017, many…
Plant-based Protein Eaters: It’s About Taste
…percent. Meat industry publication Meatingplace reports the research was based on responses from more than 1,800 U.S. internet users aged 18 or over that eat plant-based proteins. The study also…
U.S. Cattlemen’s Association Wants Beef Defined
…asking questions about how lab-grown meat will be regulated, according to meat industry publication Meatingplace. The North American Meat Institute also made it a hot topic at the recently held…
South Korea Driving Recent Surge in U.S. Beef/Pork Exports
For the past year, South Korea has been one of the top global markets for U.S. beef and pork exports. The South Korean director for the U.S. Meat Export Federation…
2017 California Winegrape Crush Size Confirms Grape Supply Stability
…the beverage and food processing industries to add color and/or natural sweetness to various consumables. The weighted average purchase price of California winegrapes in 2017 increased immaterially (1.7% or $13.89…
Highlights From the February 2018 Farm Income Forecast
…offset a forecast increase in meat animal receipts. A forecast $1.7-billion (4.5 percent) increase in soybean receipts will be more than offset by expected declines in receipts for wheat, corn,…
New Records for U.S. Beef Export Value, Pork Export Volume in 2017
2017 was a record-breaking year for U.S. red meat exports, with beef export value exceeding $7 billion for only the second time. Pork exports, meanwhile, easily surpassed the previous year’s…
Agri View: Meat Consumption
Everett Griner talks about meat consumption, now through 2025, in today’s Agri View. Americans eat more meat than anyone on this planet. You know why. And, you probably know records…
NPPC Statement on Pork. The Other White Meat® Ruling
The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia issued a ruling on a suit challenging the sale of the Pork. The Other White Meat® trademarks. The National Pork Producers…
Keep Your Super Bowl Food Safe
…cooked foods for grilling. #3 Cook. Always be sure to cook foods to their designated temperature that’s safe to eat. A meat thermometer will be needed. #4 Chill. Never leave…
USDA Rejects Poultry Line Speed Request
…limit, while industry data suggests speeds can be safely maintained up to 175 birds per minute, according to meat industry publication Meatingplace. However, rather than casting a net for a…
This Super Bowl the USDA Recommends a Winning Play Against BAC!
…recommended because bacteria in raw meat and poultry juices can splash and spread to other foods, utensils and surfaces, contaminating them. Be sure to wash your hands with warm water…
Generation Z Emerging as Food Influencers
…food with transparent labeling and an absence of artificial ingredients and are skeptical of big brands and too many label claims. Meat industry publication Meatingplace reports that This tech-savvy generational…