…is an effort to improve sustainability efforts across the animal protein sector. Some of the partner organizations include the North American Meat Institute (NAMI), Animal Agriculture Alliance, IFeeder, National Pork…
Livestock Producers Suffering Pandemic Losses Have New Assistance Program
…National Pork Industry Conference in Wisconsin. Livestock producers will have the opportunity to apply for assistance through September 17. “Throughout the pandemic, we learned very quickly the importance and vulnerability…
Proposition 12 Review Denied by Supreme Court
…Act known as Prop 12 will continue moving forward. The American Farm Bureau Federation and the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) have filed a lawsuit against the initiative. Oral arguments…
July 4th Cookout Cost Stable Compared to Year Ago
…AFBF Economist Veronica Nigh. “Beef and pork processing plant disruptions that occurred in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic have been resolved, leading to lower retail ground beef and pork…
Health Bite: Eating Healthy on a Budget
…always a safe bet to plan on a protein, like pork loin, a couple of vegetables – whatever is in season – and rice. There’s no shame in frozen vegetables…
Health Bite: Macronutrients 101
…pretty easy to spot protein because all animal meat is protein. So yeah, chicken, beef, fish, pork and more. Lean protein refers to the absence of a lot of fat…
Public Comment Begin Accepted for Implementation of Proposition 12 Regulations
…and marking requirements, conveyance inspection, and certification for the sale of shell eggs, liquid eggs, whole veal meat, and whole pork meat in California. Anyone looking to provide input on…
Legal Challenges to Prop 12 Continue With Support from 20 States
…one percent of the pork produced in the U.S. conforms to Prop 12 requirements. California pork demand requires approximately 700,000 sows, which in-state producers cannot supply. NPCC has argued that…
The California Kitchen: Smoked Dry Rubbed Baby Back Ribs
…you will need… 1 Rack Pork Baby Back Ribs 4 T Cajun Spice 3 T Dry Chives TT S+P Listen to Albert prepare Smoked Dry Rubbed Baby Back Ribs below….
2020 Was A Banner Year for Ag Exports According to Recent Report
…the year prior, ag exports were valued at $146 billion dollars; the second highest level on record after 2014. Increased shipments of corn, soybeans, and pork to China helped bring…
Rabobank Report: Pork Supply Chain Faces Challenges with Prop 12
…veal, pork, and eggs from animals not raised according to California standards. The provisions affecting pork production are set to take effect beginning in 2022. A recent RaboResearch report describes…
The California Kitchen: Al Pastor Pork
Al Pastor Pork In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Al Pastor Pork with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 2 Lbs Pork…
Report Highlights Impact of Weak U.S. Dollar on Ag Exports
…exports this year. Animal protein exports are expected to do well in 2021, with beef and pork being the largest beneficiaries of a weaker U.S. dollar. With U.S. cotton heavily…
Farm Workforce Modernization Act Reintroduced with Ag Support
…includes E-Verify for agricultural employers, demonstrating our industry’s commitment to a long-term labor solution.” The National Milk Producers Federation, California Farm Bureau Federation, National Pork Producers Council, and California Fresh…