…worked closely over the years to oversee the nation’s food supply. The USDA oversees the safety of most meat, poultry, catfish and certain egg products while the FDA has authority…
Secretary Perdue to Speak at World Meat Conference This Summer
…is coming to the United States. Hosted by the International Meat Secretariat (IMS) and the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), the 22nd World Meat Congress will be held in Dallas,…
Red Meat Production Sets December Record
American red meat production totaled 4.40 billion pounds in December of 2017, up slightly from December of the previous year. For the calendar year 2017, commercial red meat production was…
New ARS Food and Nutrition Research Briefs Issued
…the multidrug-resistant Salmonella type, Heidelberg. ARS scientists have developed new infrared technology that can improve commercial food processing, particularly drying of walnuts. Drying walnuts by the current hot-air method is…
California Tomato Processors Expect to Contract 12 Million Tons in 2018
…2017 California Processing Tomato Report. This early processing tomato estimate is funded by the California League of Food Processors, in cooperation with the California Department of Food and Agriculture. 2018…
American Meat Supply Largest on Record
…overall supplies and do not include nonfood uses of livestock meat products. Supplies also do not offer any clues as to how much meat and poultry will ultimately be consumed….
Almond Update: FSMA Here, What You Need to Know
…or secondary farm definition) that fit this category must comply with the Produce Safety rule by either utilizing the Produce Safety rule exemption for commercial processing or complying with all…
Perdue Announces USDA’s Farm Bill and Legislative Principles for 2018
…efficient regulation and the safety of meat, poultry and processed egg products, including improved coordination and clarity on execution of food safety responsibilities. Continue to focus USDA resources on products…
Two Dairy Leaders Join Dairy Council of CA Board
…San Luis Obispo. “Almost 100 years ago, California dairy farm families and milk processing companies adopted our cause to elevate the health of children and parents in California through the…
NPPC Commends USDA for Maintaining Essential Livestock Market Programs
…by USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service, is the sole source of market information on sales to packers of cattle, swine and lambs and on the subsequent sale of meat products. Inspection…
Secretary Perdue Outlines USDA Services in the Event of a Government Shutdown
…meat, poultry, and egg products are safe and prevent the movement or sale in commerce of any meat or poultry products which are adulterated; Inspect before and after slaughter those…
Cargill Enters Plant-Based Protein Market
…from animal cells. Cargill joins other large meat companies investing in alternative protein sources. Tyson Foods in 2016 acquired a five percent stake in plant-based meat alternative maker Beyond Meat…
United States Food Sustainability Ranking
…United States dollars and jail time. The low ranking for the United States is mainly due to our overconsumption of meat, sugar, and saturated fats. It also scored lower than…
Latest WASDE Report from USDA
…The estimate of 2017 total red meat and poultry production is reduced from last month. Based on preliminary data, beef and turkey production estimates are lowered, more than offsetting higher…