…Overall yields were down roughly five percent from the previous year and a significant amount of grapes went unharvested due to the lack of demand for more inventory. “Buyers bought…
CBB Announces New Officers at 2020 Cattle Industry Convention
…will continue to drive beef demand worldwide. During my tenure as the CBB’s Chair, I plan to collaborate with our officer team and the entire board to encourage checkoff advocacy…
Saving Things Now for Your Spring Garden
…out, grind them and then put them in the soil where they will add vitamins and minerals. Saving all of those cardboard boxes from holiday deliveries will come in handy…
Strong Demand, Leverage Shift Adds Optimism for Year Ahead
…an increase of just 0.4 pounds over 2019 levels. “With strong demand for U.S. beef at home and rising demand overseas, the modest increases in supply will be more than…
Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. New Ads Address Myths About Beef
…It’s What’s For Dinner. Checkoff-funded programs are focused on continuing to drive demand for beef by re-enforcing that real beef’s great taste and nutrition that cannot be replicated and directly…
Connection Between Increased U.S. Hop Production and Craft Brewing
…by researchers at Penn State and the University of Toledo found that hop production in the U.S. has expanded to unprecedented levels as demand for new and innovative craft beers…
After Almost Two Months, Romaine Advisory Finally Lifted
…the FDA advisory going out just days before the Thanksgiving holiday almost two months ago on November 22. The FDA said the traceback investigation identified one grower of 10 fields…
Legislation Introduced to Allow CBD in Dietary Supplements
…hemp producers were excited for the potential of the crop, created in part by demand for CBD oil. The proposed bill has been referred to both the Committee on Agriculture…
Ag Groups Respond to Phase One Trade Deal Signing
…Restore China’s Demand for U.S. Wheat The National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) and U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) are very encouraged by the signing of a Phase One trade agreement…
Food Companies Waiting for Clarification on Bioengineering Standard
…to be bioengineered. The first installment of draft instructions details the expectations for validating the refining process for detectable modified genetic material. The draft was released before the holiday and…
Chinese Trade Deal to Be Signed in Coming Weeks
…to other markets to fulfill demand in response to the increased U.S. tariffs over the last year and a half, there is some doubt for reaching the $40 billion mark….
Growing Herbs for Homemade Scented Candles
…are classics… cedar, pine, and vanilla are holiday favorites that work well with a variety of herbs. Whether you use them as gifts or to spice up your home, growing…
Add a Splash of Color to Your Winter Garden
…plants make a showy ground cover in shady gardens. They also make a festive holiday gift plant. The berries of the plant are edible and the leaves can be used…
U.S. Poultry Companies Poised for Success in China
After a long ban on poultry products, U.S. poultry companies are preparing to meet substantial demand in China. Expectations are for chicken products to begin entering the Chinese market in…