…specializes in the seamless collection, storage and processing of data from farmers’ machines using an easy-to-install, pre-configured PUC device and an included cellular plan. The company gives farmers independent and…
Livestock Review
…hogs averaged 248 pounds. In Hawaii, 700,000 pounds of red meat were produced in January 2016, and 100,000 pounds of red meat were produced in Nevada. United States Commercial Slaughter…
National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day
…dry. After drying, machinery picks the peanuts off the vine. Types of Peanuts: Virginia Peanuts: Often called cocktail nuts, Virginia peanuts’ size make them great for processing, particularly for salting,…
Leap Year and Ag
…usually takes about 20 minutes for a cow to be milked. On average a cow is milked 2 to 3 times a day. Hamburger meat from a single steer will…
Agri View: Food Prices
…the avian influenza outbreak appears to be contained and the remnants of the drought in California have dissipated, food prices will stabilize in 2016, with household staples like dairy, meat…
South Africa Now Taking U.S. Pork
…pork for further processing. NPPC President Dr. Ron Prestage “NPPC is pleased that South Africa has followed through with a commitment to open its market to U.S. pork. Now, we…
Salt Out of Our Diet
…sodium-rich food additive) and soy sauce. Another culprit: pizza. Cheese is high in salt, and meat toppings, such as Canadian bacon and sausage, often contain high-sodium preservatives called sodium nitrites….
Preparing for an Uncertain Future with Climate Smart Agriculture
…field that will soon be planted to processing tomatoes, Fresno County UCCE advisor Dan Munk uncovers the residue from a winter cover crop of triticale. the timing and rate of…
Agri View: Women and Modern Agriculture
…they are very active in all regions. In fact, most fish processing is performed by women, either in their own household-level industries or as wage labourers in the large-scale processing…
New Pistachio Cultivar Shows Early Harvest
…the harvest period; however, the crop was ready so early that he suggested it may only be a good fit for groups who have their own processing facilities. Kallsen added…
Almond Board: More on AIM
…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…
Indoor Farms Creates Optimal Environment
…Indoor Farms of America: After nearly 2 years of design and redesigning workshops, growing thousands of crop plants from seed to maturity, IP Patent processing, device mold construction, and first…
Agri View: Weather Damage
…the Texas Association of Dairymen (TAD) said that, during the storm, dairy employees and tanker trucks were unable to reach farms, causing hundreds of loads of milk ready for processing…
Third Farm in Ca. Awarded Top Grassfed and Animal Welfare Certification
…on our health, the environment, and animal welfare, many are seeking truly sustainable alternatives–including grassfed meat. According to recent research, demand for grassfed beef has increased by 25-30 percent every…