…tested and is also negative for the disease. The residence falls well within the Hacienda Heights quarantine area. Extensive inspection, sampling and processing of plant samples have not yet detected…
Agri View: Pork Exports Up
Everett Griner talks about pork exports and Japan consuming more pork in today’s Agri View. Pork Sales Up From U.S. Meat Export Federation U.S. Pork Events Draw Very Positive Media…
American Farm Bureau Expresses Support for Senate Child Nutrition Legislation Goals
…dietary guidelines which include dairy, meat, fruits and vegetables, and grains.” “Lifelong healthy eating habits begin with children having healthy choices—and school food programs are pivotal in shaping those healthy…
Agri View: COOL Labeling
…the law include muscle cut and ground meats: lamb, goat, and chicken; wild and farm-raised fish and shellfish; fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables; peanuts, pecans, and macadamia nuts; and…
Wet Weather Doesn’t Hinder Citrus Harvest
…enough fruit into processing plants to carry packing and shipping activities for a week or more at a time, said Bob Blakely, vice president of Exeter-based California Citrus Mutual. “If…
USDA Awards $3 Million for Robotics Research
…to be investigated include: Automated systems for inspection, sorting, processing, or handling of animal or plant products (including forest products) in post-harvest, processing or product distribution environments. Improved robotics for…
2015 Dietary Guidelines Support Lean Beef in a Healthy Diet
…a healthy diet and confirm that Americans are, on average, consuming lean meat in daily amounts that are consistent with the recommendations for protein foods. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President…
Exports to South Africa
…Opportunity Act. The agreement was reached following intense U.S. government engagement with South African officials over the last year. Only a limited number of U.S. poultry and meat products have…
Agri View: Feral Hog Drop-Net Tactics
…conflict. If feral hogs have a redeeming quality, it might be that they provide some additional recreational hunting opportunities. If cared for properly, their meat can make tasty table fare….
Agri View: Eat Your Vegetables
…acreages of single-product crops. Depending on the type of vegetable concerned, harvesting the crop is followed by grading, storing, processing and marketing. Vegetables can be eaten either raw or cooked…
NPPC Year in Review
…by pork producers this year proved successful. The omnibus spending bill passed this month included a host of agriculture issues, including repeal of mandatory country-of-origin meat labeling in the U.S….
Ranches Surviving California Drought
…antibiotics. (It’s worth noting that, under federal law, there are never any antibiotics in meat.) More recently, the ranch has had to bring in hay for the cows to eat,…
Climate Change and Diet
…Civil and Environmental Engineering, studied the food supply chain to determine how the obesity epidemic in the U.S. is affecting the environment. Specifically, they examined how growing, processing and transporting…
Almond Board: AIM Initiatives
…frog” toward the sustainable farmof the future. It will consider each component of almond farming, from land preparation and varietal development, to equipment and processing. – See more at: http://www.almonds.com/blog/about-almond-board/almond-industry-launches-strategic-plan-accelerate-innovation-and#sthash.GlUZDmUB.dpuf…