…economies and are truly a win-win for America’s schools, farmers, producers, communities, and children. We will continue to work tirelessly until consistent access to nutritious food is a reality for…
Animal Monitoring Technology at World Dairy Expo
…Milking Control System offers users a way to integrate accurate milk weights and parlor management with their SCR activity and rumination system. SCR milking controls and Sort Gates provide a…
Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee Members Named
…of the industry, including fresh fruit and vegetable growers, shippers, wholesalers, retailers, industry trade associations, importers, processors, foodservice suppliers, brokers, state departments of agriculture, organic producers and marketers, and farmers…
Markets for U.S. Agricultural Products to Strengthen
…USDA investments in their community. More information on how USDA investments are connecting producers with consumers, expanding rural economic opportunities, and increasing access to healthy food is available in Chapter…
Brazil Opens Market for U.S. Corn Imports
…with an estimated 16 million metric tons less produced this year than the last growing season. This has halved exports and prompted imports from regional producers Argentina and Paraguay. To…
Consumers Want GMO Labels
…not, and relying on science as the guide.” Wal-Mart officials say food producers and retailers may have to educate consumers to close the gap between perceived and actual risk, but…
TTIP Deal Faces Uncertain Future
…even rejected an EU request for three days of agriculture talks. The National Pork Producers Council, which supports TTIP, said the group is skeptical of father progress of the trade…
Agri View: Farmer’s Almanac
Everett Griner talks about the Farmer’s Almanac and what it does for producers in today’s Agri View. Farmer’s Almanac Well the 2017 issue of the Old Farmer’s Almanac will be…
The California Kitchen: Garden Vegetable Eggless Quiche
…3 large eggs 1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded reduced-fat extrasharp cheddar cheese, divided 1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese, divided 1/2 cup 1% low-fat milk…
Safe Food During Power Outage
…case of a prolonged power outage. Group foods together in the freezer; they will help keep each other cold. Freeze any perishable foods such as milk, meats, and leftovers so…
August Beef, Pork Exports Strong
…and 28 percent in value (to $85.8 million). Pork variety meat exports were 44,563 mt valued at $88.2 million – up 44 percent and 51 percent, respectively. “U.S. livestock producers…
Food Price Index Up in September
…stocks and strong internal demand in the EU. The Index has risen by 49 points, 38 percent, since April. The current price surge stems from expectations that falling milk production…
States Recruiting California Dairies Again
…Expo is from the North Dakota Department of Agriculture. AgNet West talked with North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring, who said they specifically want to reach dairy producers here in…
New Toolkit for Teachers
…chicken, chickpeas, cucumbers, dates, eggs, figs, garlic, grapefruits, grapes, green beans, honeydew, kiwi fruit, leaf lettuce, lemons, lima beans, milk, mushrooms, nectarines, oats, olives, onions, oranges, peaches, pears, pecans, peppers,…