High-yield farming techniques appear to be a less intrusive method for agricultural production and a better means of addressing the rising demand for food. According to a study that was…
Multiple Agencies Collaborate to Address HLB
…Buick, National Program Leader for the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture, was integral in planning the meeting between the different agencies. A group of approximately 25 representatives was…
Rabobank: Global Poultry Prices Under Pressure
…Fever outbreaks in China may lead to an increase in pork supply because of herd liquidation through the end of the year. That may push all meat prices lower in…
Canada Farmers Say Dairy Not a Bargaining Chip in Negotiations
…with the Dairy Producers of Manitoba, says farmers will hold Trudeau accountable for his promise to defend the supply-management system. The threat may have added strength because of Canadian national…
USDA Secretary Working to Empower Local School Leaders and Improve the School Meal Programs
…Food Services Jessica Shelly and Miami-Dade County Public Schools Food and Nutrition Officer Penny Parham in a joint statement. “I believe strongly in serving my students with a well-rounded education,…
Industry Groups Encourage Participation in On-Farm Readiness Reviews
The first in a series of On-Farm Readiness Reviews recently took place, facilitated by an agreement between the Western Agricultural Processors Association (WAPA) and the California Department of Food and…
China Sets More Tariffs on U.S. Food and Ag Imports
China said Tuesday that it will hit back against President Donald Trump with retaliatory duties of five or 10 percent against another $60 billion worth of American products. The response…
Global Pork Production Shifting Because of Virus
…curbs in place on transportation. The report predicts a supply gap of two million to three million metric tons may emerge. Rabobank also says finding the virus in feral hogs…
Celebrating National Cheeseburger Day
…It’s National Cheeseburger Day. A sandwich favorite that has been enjoyed since the early part of the Roaring 20s era. Many major fast-food chains and local restaurants will mark the…
USDA Announces Investment to Expand Markets for Specialty Crop and Other Farmers
…Food Promotion Program (LFPP). A 2016 LFPP grant helped the Choctaw Nation in Oklahoma conduct a feasibility study to research ways to strengthen and expand the food system for tribal…
U.S. Ag Coalition Sponsors U.S.-Cuba Business Meetings
…expand into new markets. Cuba continues to depend on imports for 80 percent of its food supply, and the coalition says Congress is poised in the Farm Bill to allow…
Tariffs Cause Decline in August Almond Exports
…conditions with China beginning in 2019, American almonds may still have an advantage. “That makes it difficult to compete in that market, but again it comes down to supply,” Trevino…
Farm Bureau Details Trade, Tariff Impacts on Agriculture
…to resolve trade concerns before resorting to tariffs. Tariffs targeting our largest agricultural export markets have resulted in retaliation against U.S. farmers, ranchers and agricultural and food businesses across the…
The Incredible, Edible…Hibiscus?
…food and beverages. Among the trending flowers, according to Nation’s Restaurant News, is the Hibiscus. Its beloved for its bright blossoms and fresh floral flavor that compliments many, desserts, like…