…the fact remains that we have a serious mismatch between the supply of workers available to farming and agriculture, and the labor demand on dairy farms, orchards, nurseries, meat packing…
Women in Agriculture Trade Mission is Underway
…for U.S. agricultural exports reaching $23.5 billion. Sustained high demand for bulk commodities such as soybeans and cotton continues, and demand for high-value food, meat and alcohol products is surging….
China Plans to Dramatically Increase Soybean Acres
…the world, while rising world incomes are driving the demand for meat higher as well. The country has an oversupply of corn stocks as production has grown every year but…
Water Use/Climate Research Fellowships for CA Students
…Study of the Aqueous Phase Processing of Organic Aerosols through Carbon Stable Isotope Analysis Award amount: $132,000 University of Arizona: 1 award Project title: Uncertainty for America’s Coasts: The Future…
Agri View: More Ag Technology
…and water quality. It also gives producers greater control over plant and animal production, processing, distribution, and storage, which results in: Greater efficiencies and lower prices Safer growing conditions and…
Essential Meat Thermometer
…can’t tell whether meat is safely cooked by looking at it. Any cooked, uncured red meats – including pork – can be pink, even when the meat has reached a…
Labor Day Grilling Safety
…it to 160-degrees.” For more cookout information – call the Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-M-P-Hotline. From: USDA USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline: 1-888-MPHotline The USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline…
Suggested Cooking Temps for Meat and Poultry Products
Marianne Gravely with USDA’s Meat and Poultry Hotline giving the proper grilling temperatures for various types of meat and poultry. Meat and Poultry Products…
Planning a Safe Picnic
…can be sure that you have cooked the meat thoroughly.” Also know or make a list of the temperatures needed to kill any bacteria that might be on the meat…
Computer “Nudges” Help School Lunch Choices
…call “nudges” — indicating they had not selected all five components of a healthy lunch. Those are meat or a meat alternative, grain, fruit, vegetable and low-fat milk. The control…
Theft of 500 Cows in New Zealand
…A spokesperson for New Zealand’s Federated Farmers Dairy Industry Group says the cattle were likely butchered somewhere for illegal meat sales. The cattle were worth an estimated equivalent of $725,000,…
Lunch Packed with Nutrition
…lunch. Aim for one or two servings of a whole grain or some type of complex carbohydrate… two the three ounces of a lean meat or protein…and two servings of…
Agri View: Meat Production
Everett Griner talks about making meat production more costly in today’s Agri View. Meat Production Farmers who produce our food live under constant pressure from environmental groups and animal care…
Brown Bag School Lunch Myths
…brown bag lunch you’re carrying. USDA Expert Marianne Gravely joined us to unravel 3 common myths about food safety. First myth. If the meat or poultry you’re using has been…