…so desperately need, and it provides energy security from a renewable water-conserving source,” says Willis. Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor applauded the move, calling it “long overdue and very welcome…
Groups Comment on Farmer Aid Package
…include bonus purchases of fruits, vegetables, nuts, meats and other food products, to benefit food banks and other food-aid programs. “We hope these food purchases will provide some immediate relief…
Tariff Assistance Package to Bring Relief to Farmers Suffering from Trade Disputes
…Economist Robert Johansson. The food purchase and distribution program will involve the purchasing of surplus agricultural commodities to be distributed through nutritional programs and food banks. Johansson explained the commodities…
Keeping Honeybees Healthy with Technology
…caring for bees and tracking their actions. The operation is called The Bee Corp. Its goal was to empower beekeepers as well as safeguard food security. After kickstarting the business,…
Survey Shows US Chicken Consumption Remains Strong
…purchased from a supermarket and 68 percent ate a chicken meal or snack from a food service establishment. Both supermarket and food service establishment consumption numbers increased, 2.3 percent and…
Agri View: Beef Exports Challenged
…be taken into consideration. The biggest factor is, Australia is preparing to move up in the global beef business. Australian producers will raise their beef production as much as 6…
Food Processing Grants Available to Help Improve Energy Efficiency
The state of California will be offering $57 million in food processing grants in an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The grant funding distributed by the new Food Production…
Almonds Don’t Lactate: FDA to Enforce Standards for Milk Labeling
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb announced that the agency will renew efforts to enforce standards for milk labeling. The dairy industry has been vocal in expressing…
The California Kitchen: Fresh Pasta Food Processor
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Fresh Pasta Food Processor with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 C Flour 2 Pinch…
Navarro Discounts Trade War Impact on Ag
…The administration is preparing to impose tariffs on another $200 million worth of Chinese imports. The Commerce Department is studying whether imported automobiles and parts threaten U.S. national security and…
Report Says Meat, Dairy to Become World’s Biggest Polluters
…as JBS, Fonterra, Dairy Farmers of America, Tyson Foods, and Cargill. If they continue to grow at projected rates, they’ll produce 81 percent of the world’s global emissions by 2050….
Turkey Industry Reviewing Salmonella Controls Amid Outbreak
…of sources. Based on laboratory testing, the CDC confirmed that it’s infected with Salmonella Reading. The strain was identified in samples of raw turkey pet food, raw turkey products, and…
Farm Bureau Response to Navarro’s ‘Rounding Error’ Statement
…farmers and ranchers are experiencing. Making farmers and ranchers pawns in this chess game is extremely risky for our nation’s agriculture economy and food security. “Prices for all of our…
California Water Board Central Valley Plan Bad for Farmers/Consumers
…50 states. Our farmers cost-effectively grow safe food, with minimal use of pesticides. The entire country will lose with higher food prices, and more food imported from around the world…