…red meat were produced in Nevada. United States Commercial Slaughter Commercial red meat production for the United States totaled 4.43 billion pounds in August, 2016, 14 percent above the 3.90…
Funding Available for Specialty Crop Research
…including floriculture. SCRI invests in research into long-term solutions that address challenges in the overlapping systems of production, distribution and processing, and consumer demand and markets. This research initiative encourages…
Two New Berries for You
…fruit quality. It is well suited for processing markets that require a small fruit size. Baby Blues should offer growers and processors an alternative to the low-yielding Rubel highbush blueberry,…
Funding for Farmers Markets / Food Promotion Programs
…including processing, distribution, aggregation, and storage of locally or regionally produced food products. Strengthening local food systems is one of the four pillars of USDA’s efforts to revitalize the rural…
Organic Research and Extension Programs Funding
…and meat to fruits, vegetables and grains. OREI investments totaling $17,640,143 in 18 projects will help existing organic producers grow and market high-quality products. These projects give farmers, ranchers and…
U.S. Poultry Dispute with India Nears Resolution
Trade officials in India are making policy changes in an effort to comply with a 2015 World Trade Organization ruling that found its ban on U.S. imports of poultry meat,…
Tight Shell Means Less Pests
…seal and yet a still manageable shell. “California varieties tend to be a much higher meat-to-shell ratio. We could benefit from some well-sealed, fairly firm shells,” Slaughter said. “We don’t…
Heritage Foundation Slams Farm Bill
…for subsidizing cotton producers, a move the Foundation says opens the U.S. to World Trade Organization disputes, and for acting slowly to stop country of origin labeling for meat. While…
Western View: What to do with 44,000 Old Wild Horses
…meat or exploitation. But older horses seldom find a home and now the BLM has 44,000 unadoptable horses and 1000 burros in pens around the west. What to do with…
FSIS Updates Procedure Allowing Organic Meats Non-GMO Label
The Department of Agriculture has released a new procedure allowing certified organic meat and poultry producers to obtain approval of non-GMO label claims, based on the products organic certification. Announced…
Agri View: Beefalo
Everett Griner talks about Beefalo or Buffalo, meat consumption is growing in today’s Agri View. Beefalo I still haven’t seen any Buffalo beef in markets in my area, but I…
The California Kitchen: Meat Loaf
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing meat loaf with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 lb Ground Beef 2 eggs 4…
U.S. Cattlemen’s Convention Discusses Industry Challenges
…be, “trading against you in the marketplace. The North American Meat Institute represents meat packers and said the accusation are wildly inaccurate, saying time and time again the markets have…
WASDE at a Glance
…forecast for total red meat and poultry production for 2016 is reduced from last month as beef, pork, and broiler production forecasts are lowered. Turkey production is raised. Beef production…