As consumers shop at the meat case this holiday season and into the new year, they will see lower retail prices on beef, including popular holiday cuts like the tenderloin…
USDA Rushing to Finish Organic Livestock Welfare Rule
…is “necessary to meet the expectations consumers have when they purchase organic products.” In a statement, DeFazio said he “supports USDA’s work” on the rule and urged the White House…
White House Issues ‘Midnight’ GIPSA Rule
…lead to further vertical integration of the pork industry, driving packers to produce more of their own hogs. That will reduce innovation, quality and competition, with no benefit to consumers….
USDA Revises Guidance on Date Labeling
…to reduce food loss and waste, these changes will give consumers clear and consistent information when it comes to date labeling on the food they buy,” said Al Almanza, USDA…
Consumers Set to Benefit from Lower Global Meat Prices
A report from Rabobank shows consumers will benefit from downward pressure on global meat prices in 2017. The Rabobank Food & Agribusiness Research and Advisory group says high supply and…
CDFA Announces Vacancies
…quality and food safety standards at production, wholesale, and retail levels. The goal is to provide California consumers with eggs that are wholesome, properly labeled, refrigerated, and of established quality,…
Agri View: Corn Affecting Meat Prices
…I could find no forecast just how much lower consumers can expect these prices to drop. My guess is not much, but every little bit helps. That’s Agri View for…
USDA: No Cotton Storage Deficit
…supports one in 11 American jobs, provides American consumers with more than 80 percent of the food we consume, ensures that Americans spend less of their paychecks at the grocery…
Funding for Robotic Research
…consumers and rural communities. This funding is made available through the National Robotics Initiative (NRI), a federal research partnership that includes NIFA, the National Science Foundation (NSF), National Aeronautics and…
Hot Dog and Sausage Council Unveils Searchable Ingredients Guide
The National Hot Dog and Sausage Council unveiled the Hot Dog Ingredients Guide to provide consumers with more information and transparency. The guide details the role each ingredient may play…
Trade Group Suing Dr. Oz Over Fake Olive Oil Claims
…growth in recent years. “Ultimately, too many consumers have been misled into buying a more expensive olive oil or not buying olive oil at all,” said Balch. “Dr. Oz has…
Businesses Join Agriculture in Fretting Over Trump Anti-Trade Talks
…and the National Pork Producers Council says the pork industry would be forced to cut production, raising prices for U.S. consumers. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
New Process Quickly Analyzes Acrylamide in French Fries
…than others, including potato products such as French fries. Reducing acrylamide levels in certain fried foods can help consumers reduce the potential risk associated with this toxic compound. Scientists at…
Spread Cheer, Not Invasive Hungry Pests, This Holiday Season
…(APHIS) is asking the public to help safeguard the nation’s trees and plants by taking a few simple actions. “By following a few simple steps this holiday season, consumers can…