The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) awarded grants to support the initial development of innovative ideas in agriculture and food production through the…
American Beef Exports Have Strong Start in 2018
…the U.S. supply chain.” Asian Markets were a significant driver in the success of American beef exports in January. Exports to Japan grew by seven percent in volume, at nearly…
Cap on Conventional Ethanol RINs Will Reduce Biodiesel Market
…no longer be utilized for compliance with the conventional biofuels requirements; $185 million more in feed costs for livestock producers—likely leading to an increase in food costs for consumers; and…
USDA Trims Red Meat Production Numbers
…will more than offset increased pork and turkey production. The latest World Ag Supply and Demand Estimates Report says broiler production remains unchanged. USDA sees lower cattle slaughter and weights,…
Celebrating National Meatball Day
Cathy Isom finishes out this week of celebrating food with one food holiday that you can literally have a ball. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Friday, March…
USDA Report Indicates Increased Corn Demand
The Department of Agriculture (USDA) has increased corn demand in it’s latest forecast for the 2017-18 crop year. The monthly World Agriculture Supply and Demand report increased exports of corn…
Agri View: Trend Changing for Grocery Shopping
…is not that way anymore. For the past two decades more and more families are shopping at two, or more, places for their weekly supply of groceries. And, the current…
More Definitive Food Profiles
…nutrients are in the foods we eat—and at what levels. The achievement puts him at the forefront of scientific efforts to precisely measure nutritional values of foods. Knowing the levels…
Celebrating National Flour Month
Cathy Isom continues her series this week on celebrating food with the crucial baking ingredient recognized in the month of March. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Although…
New Study: RIN Price Cap for E15 RVP Waiver “Deal” Would Cut Ethanol Consumption and Trounce Corn Prices
…Cruz has promised. If Sen. Cruz is truly concerned about the supply and price of RINs, and not just demand destruction, he should support RVP parity by itself, since it…
Food Waste Prevention Week Aims to Raise Awareness About Unused Food
…2018, as “Food Waste Prevention Week” in California. Forty percent of all food waste occurs at the individual or household level, and 90 percent of Americans throw away food too…
CFBF: Requiring Workers Return to Home Country Not an Option
…Policy Bryan Little said. For the employers, the want is obvious. They need a reliable workforce to be profitable and grow and harvest the food that feeds the world. The…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 03-06-18
…or private pesticide treatments done by the California Department of Food and Agriculture and there is still time for almond trees during bloom to minimize freeze damage. @AgProcessors @Cotton1785 @thealmonddoctor…
Celebrating National Frozen Food Month and Day
…This Land of Ours. March is National Frozen Food Month. So you may want to pay closer attention to those aisles of freezers full of frozen foods that not only…