…the country-of-origin labeling law for meat as soon as possible. The WTO said Monday morning that Canada may impose retaliatory tariffs of up $782 million, and Mexico may enforce $228…
National Pork Producers Council on Tariff Announcement
…Council renewed its call for Congress to repeal labeling requirements for beef, pork and poultry. The COOL statute requires meat to be labeled with the country where the animal from…
WTO Okays $1.01 Billion In Tariffs On U.S. Goods
…billion. The COOL statute requires meat to be labeled with the country where the animal from which it was derived was born, raised and harvested. (It also applies to fish,…
Americans Wrong on Chicken Facts
…percent) believe antibiotics are present in most chicken meat. Any meat sold in the United States is free of antibiotics. The USDA regulates withdrawal periods to ensure no meat bought…
Climate Change Report – USDA
…world, as well as by changing export demand, and transportation, processing, storage, infrastructure that enable global trade. Climate risks to food security increase as the magnitude and rate of climate…
Understanding Antibiotics in Agriculture
…meat production continues, registered dietitian nutritionist Nikki Putnam with Alltech says many consumers are confused about the truth on antibiotics. Putnam explains what she thinks the ag industry needs to…
Agri View: Milk Processing
…for almost a century, but there are still people that will not use it in their homes. Everett Griner talks about milk processing in today’s Agri View. Milk Processing Questions…
Pacific Region Field Crop Review
…broilers, beef cattle, hogs, and calves and higher for market eggs and turkeys. Meat animal: At 114, the September index is down 7.3 percent from the previous month and 15…
The Western View: Thanksgiving and Pets
…in their food choices, but I have to overrule the dogs on this one; the WebMD advice makes sense. WebMD says turkey meat is just as good for our dogs…
Turkey Thaw
…Isom tells us to make sure to plan ahead when it comes to thawing your Thanksgiving bird. Turkey Thaw Tina Haynes with the U. S. Department of Agriculture’s Meat and…
Healthy Eating: Agri View
Americans are among the top meat eaters in the world. We are also big vegetable eaters. Everett Griner talks about healthy eating in today’s Agri View. Listen to get the…
Trans-Pacific Partnership and Japan
…meat extracts), currently as high as 50 percent, will be eliminated in six to 16 years. Pork: Japan is the top market for U.S. pork and pork products, with exports…
NFU Opposes Proposed Rule to Allow Beef Imports from Namibia
…and perpetuated. If the government removes the VCF prior to elimination of all contagious animal diseases, such as FMD, then the U.S. could potentially import infected meat from the country.”…
California Pistachio Growers Get Water Information
…of uncertainty. Horizon Nut Company is a premier, grower-owned pistachio processing operation led by a diverse group of industry pioneers. California growers, including Horizon Nut Company, account for 99 percent…