…potential economic impact of a U.S.-Japan bilateral trade agreement, Kester noted that reducing tariff and non-tariff trade barriers would benefit Japanese consumers and U.S. cattle producers. Japan is the top…
Food Sustainability Movement Fueled by Internet Connectivity
The rise of the food sustainability movement has a distinct correlation with the increased prevalence of internet connectivity. Beginning approximately 20 years ago consumers have continued to demand more transparency…
Almond Update: Consumer Panel Positive About Ag, Still Need Education
…Chris Gallo said it’s refreshing to hear that opinion from consumers. The panel proved that transparency and knowledge is something consumers want and will support, but Gallo said the lack…
USDA Adds 5.1 Mil Pounds of Beef to Previous Recall
…Food Safety and Inspection Service noted people should check their freezer, toss or return any frozen products posted between that date. Consumers with food safety questions can “Ask Karen,” the…
Inaugural California Dairy Sustainability Summit Highlights Progress and Goals for the Industry
…sustainability in food production. Langert encouraged active engagement with consumers to build better rapport and effectively deliver the history of sustainability priorities of the industry. The California dairy industry has…
Public Safety vs. Producer Income in Recent E. coli Outbreak
…and the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning to consumers and retailers to throw away all romaine lettuce due to a strain of E. coli traced back to the…
Farm Bureau Calls for Final Farm Bill Approval
…Members Stabenow and Peterson made the bill a priority for this Congress, and all Americans—farmers and consumers—are better off for it. “Continued access to risk management tools, assistance in foreign…
New Labeling Allows Romaine Lettuce Back on Shelves
…no recommendation for consumers or retailers to avoid using romaine harvested from these sources. New Labeling Allows Romaine Lettuce Back on Shelves About the Author Taylor Hillman Sponsored Content Let’s…
E. coli Investigation and Warning Fallout Continues
…consumers to discard any of the product, and for stores to remove it from shelves, arrows pointed towards California as a source. The illness reports happened in October and romaine…
Roughly 11 Percent of the Thanksgiving Food Dollar Goes to Farmers
…only $.14. Farmers will only receive $.08 for stuffing that consumers pay $4.59 for. Finally, for the featured item of a Thanksgiving dinner, a turkey that retails for $1.29 per…
Cell-Cultured Meat Products to Be Regulated by Both USDA and FDA
…the jurisdiction of these products, it’s time to move on to ensuring a truthful and transparent label for consumers. Our petition for rulemaking to the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection…
Farm Bureau Survey: Thanksgiving Dinner Cost Down for Third Straight Year
…lowest since 2014. “Thanks to an ample supply, turkey remains affordable for consumers, which helps keep the overall cost of the dinner reasonably priced as well,” Newton said. The shopping…
Easy Peel Avocado Looking to Copy Citrus Success
…more pliable skin of a Fuerte or Hass.” Tesco is confident that consumers will like the new fruit, Payne said in the press release that, “Last year customers bought nearly…
Continued Innovation Required in Animal Antibiotics
…we are today. We’re not trying to learn more about antibiotic resistance, how it develops, and also what can we do to use fewer antibiotics.” Continuing pressure from consumers along…