…was used in making explosives. But after the war, consumers wanted meatier hogs and less fat. “‘Pig’ was one of the early pioneers of the organized U.S. pork industry,” said…
Almond Board: Nominate Someone for the Leopold Conservation Award
…broad exposure among key target audiences of agricultural leaders, policy makers and consumers. Contact info@sandcounty.net for more information. Grow. Bring the Leopold Conservation Award to YOUR state! Sand County Foundation…
NMPF Board Adopts Resolution
…concern that, despite months of negotiation in the Senate, Congress still has not acted to establish a uniform national disclosure policy that provides consumers with clear and consistent information on…
Dairy Farm Tours
…it’s real and kids can sense real. With June being National Dairy Month, Fry says he would like to see consumers use more dairy products. I love dairy products. I…
Plant Health and Resilience Research
…benefit consumers with food security in the face of climate change and the loss of agricultural land.” Established by the 2008 Farm Bill and re-authorized in the 2014 Farm Bill,…
Many Still Pondering Low Water Allocations
Many are still wondering how some growers who rely on the Central Valley Water Project for irrigation are getting such low water allocations this year. Consumers might see higher prices…
USDA Unveils New Improvement to Streamline Crop Reporting
…office in your area, visit http://offices.usda.gov. Since 2009, USDA has worked to strengthen and support American agriculture, an industry that supports one in 11 American jobs, provides American consumers with…
“Farmcation” to Connect Farmers with Urbanites
…platform that linked food-curious consumers to local farmers seeking extra revenue. Although it’s a mutually beneficial relationship, it’s a connection they say doesn’t always happen on its own. They came…
Food Waste Research
…yet 31% of our country’s food supply is wasted. Food rescue is an important way that we can help bridge the gap between the manufacturers, producers, distributors, and consumers who…
Agri View: Meat Buying
Everett Griner talks about consumers buying habits when it comes to meat choices in today’s Agri View. Meat Buying From: FMI.org Eleventh Annual Power of Meat Study Affirms Meat and…
Grilling Safely
…for your holiday meal. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Grilling Safely From: Food Safety.gov USDA Urges Consumers to Keep Clear of the Danger Zone This Summer By:…
NPPC: ‘GIPSA’ Rule Would Wipe Out TPP Benefits
…Vietnam, which combined have more than 800 million consumers and account for nearly 40 percent of global GDP. “The agreement has become the de facto global trade vehicle, and other…
Agri View: Food Distribution
…force traders into new markets. These blows to the local economy have important financial implications for small traders and entrepreneurs as well as consumers. Image by lucianmilasan, Depositphotos.com Existing market…
Legislation Introduced to Set Food Labeling Standards
Congressional legislation introduced on Wednesday aims to help consumers understand if their food is safe to eat. According to the Washington Post, the legislation is known as the Food Date…