…that will drive increasing demand for beef over the next several years. Increasing disposable incomes in expanding markets around the globe are also driving demand for more beef, especially compared…
No Actions Under Feedstock Flexibility Program
…(www.usda.gov/oce/commodity/wasde) projects that domestic fiscal year 2017 ending sugar stocks are unlikely to lead to forfeitures. Therefore, at this time, USDA does not expect to purchase and sell sugar under…
CA Leads Nation in Direct Farm Sales
…value added products such as bottled milk, cheese, meat, jam, cider, wine, etc. California, with $2.9 billion in direct farm sales, accounted for 33 percent of the U.S. total. At…
Sodexo Food Service Announces New Animal Welfare Standards
…production being exported to other countries. Those numbers come from Sodexo Vice President of Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility Ted Monk, who says, “Sodexo is committed to improving the treatment of…
Trump Ban on Lobbyists Counter Productive
The incoming Donald Trump administration has a ban in place preventing lobbyists from working in the administration. Chris Novak, National Corn Growers Association CEO, says that’s going to present challenges….
Secretary Ross to Promote California Grown Flowers
…and ranchers in California, so it’s only natural that we are committed to supporting the hard-working flower farmers in California today, many of whom are alumni.” The California flower industry…
Almond Assessment Increase Approved
…the Environmental, Production Research, Almond Quality and Food Safety, Technical and Regulatory Affairs, and Global Market Development Committees to develop a plan of action. This plan includes investment in research…
Canada-U.S. Trade Not Broken, No Need for Trump Fix
…Nine million Americans depend directly on exports to Canada, while 35 states have Canada as their top customer, according to Freeland. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Agri View: How Was Your Meat Raised
…that has been the opinion of most people since raising cattle on grass became common. And, I’ll buy that all day long. That’s Agri View for today. I’m Everett Griner…
National Eggnog Day
…holiday get-together’s, liquor is often added to the eggnog such as brandy, rum, whisky, bourbon, or a combination of liquors. Then, the filled glass is typically garnished with a sprinkle…
The California Kitchen: Carrot fritters
…of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it on Roku, Amazon Fire, Google TV and apple TV Follow Albert on: Facebook, LinkedIn: Albert J. Hernandez…
The Western View: Christmas
…would too, if he gets some. But it’s bad for him, and in high doses, can be very bad, even fatal. In general, the darker and more bitter the chocolate,…
U.S. Hogs and Pigs Inventory Up 4 Percent
As of December 1, there were 71.5 million hogs and pigs on U.S. farms, up 4 percent from December 2015, and up slightly from September 1, 2016, according to the…
USDA: $5 Million in Funds for Smart Technology Innovations in Agriculture
…personnel have resulted in user-inspired, groundbreaking discoveries that are combating childhood obesity, improving and sustaining rural economic growth, addressing water availability issues, increasing food production, finding new sources of energy,…