…acres this year. In addition, 18,155 U.S. farm operation are now certified compliant with the USDA National Organic Program standards, a 3 percent increase from 2018. “With the addition of…
Poultry Industry Announces Alliance with OSHA
Washington, D.C. (NCC) –The poultry industry has long recognized the importance of establishing collaborative relationships to promote employee health and safety practices and to develop programs to enhance poultry workplaces….
Making Headway on Implementation of Farm Programs
…the National Cotton Council. “We continue to work with USDA staff in Washington to try to get clarification and resolution on those issues and we know that the software program…
Pork Industry Receives USDA Grant to Open ASF Dialogue in Asia
…to make sure that, at a national level, all appropriate biosecurity measures are being implemented. For further information on industry-wide efforts to prevent ASF, click here. Source: National Pork Producers Council…
Call For Investigation into Cattle Markets
…fire spiked margins for packers like Tyson, Cargill and JBS USA. So the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) sent letters to federal watchdogs and agencies urging them to assist the…
Potato Industry Thanks Secretary Perdue for Supporting Exports to Mexico
…A decision from the Mexican Supreme Court to allow American access is anticipated by Thanksgiving. The letter written by the National Potato Council and signed by several other potato industry…
Alternative Meats Full of Alternative Ingredients
…National Institutes of Health found that heavily processed foods cause overeating and weight gain. Other studies have also shown a correlation between the consumption of processed food and cardiovascular disease,…
Multiple Trade Moves Made Over the Weekend
…possibility of declaring a national emergency in relation to the trade moves made by China. Despite noting the potential for declaring a national emergency, President Trump said that “actually we…
Environmental Groups Sue Over Changes to Endangered Species Act
…prompted several environmental groups including the Natural Resources Defense Council, the Humane Society of the United States, and EarthJustice to respond by suing the U.S. Department of the Interior. California…
First Annual California Food Expo Less Than Two Weeks Away
…750 local, national, and international buyers. Previously known as the Fresno Food Expo, the event has expanded its scope to include even more California companies and will feature a host…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 08-26-19
…EPA’s Glyphosate report, the tomato deal with the U.S. and Mexico and get details on the final mapped cotton acreage for the state. Tune in to the show for these…
Final Mapped California Cotton Acreage
Cotton field in the San Joaquin Valley The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Pink Bollworm Program recently released the final mapped numbers for 2019 cotton, including the pima and upland acreage splits. Final…
Ag Groups Celebrate Trade Agreement with Japan
…Trans-Pacific Partnership,” the USA Poultry & Egg Export Council (USAPEEC), National Chicken Council (NCC), National Turkey Federation (NTF) and United Egg Producers (UEP) said in a joint statement issued Monday….
Overall Impact of USMCA and the Need for Ratification
…the U.S. Dairy Export Council, Tom Vilsack also pointed to the substantial impact the trade agreement will have during his recent testimony to the Senate Finance Committee. “The ratification of…