Everett Griner talks about how the demand for hemp goes unheard in today’s Agri View. Hemp is the crop that was once commonly grown in some states….
Wheat Industry Looks for New NAFTA Opportunities, But Priority Remains Do No Harm
…strongly oppose changes that might limit the current NAFTA’s benefits for wheat farmers and their customers, particularly in the Mexican food processing industries. Since NAFTA entered into force on Jan….
NMPF Facilitates NCIMS Passage of Proposals to Enhance Safety of Dairy Foods
…– with the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Final Rule for Preventive Controls for Human Foods. NMPF has been working since FSMA was approved in 2011 to bring both regulatory…
NCBA Joins Canadian, Mexican Partners in Presidential Letter
…in the long history of the U.S. beef industry.” “Since NAFTA was implemented in 1993, exports of American-produced beef to Mexico have grown by more than 750%, according to the…
NAFTA Modernization Must Not Disrupt Pork Exports
…grown by more than 150 percent. Under Trade Promotion Authority (TPA), which Congress approved in June 2015 and which covers trade agreements reached before July 1, 2018, the administration is…
Why You Should Grow Your Own Food Forest
…food, the food forests also serve other purposes, such as wildlife habitat, firewood, mulch, shade and low maintenance lawns. The key to a successful food forest is having good, nutrient-rich…
Grilling Season Poised to Increase Meat Demand
The seasonal grilling period is poised to increase demand for meat, according to statistics compiled by Oklahoma State University. The Food Demand Survey found consumers’ willingness-to-pay for steak increased nine…
OTA Applauds Organic Research Investment Legislation
…grant project awarded to Washington State University, Pullman, in 2012 to develop locally adapted quinoa varieties and organic management practices to increase production in the United States. The project quantified…
$7.4 Million for Research on Food Crops and Animals
…food animals. The funding is made possible through NIFA’s Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) program, authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill. “Research helps us accelerate the development of improved…
State Milk Regulators Ask FDA for Assistance
State milk regulators requested that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) work with them to enforce the proper use of milk and milk product labeling terms, especially those meant…
Livestock Industry Calls for Relief from EPA’s Overly Burdensome Regulations
…of our nation’s natural resources,” the comments read. “The industry takes very seriously its obligation to protect the environment while providing the nation with a safe and affordable food supply.”…
Agri View: American Grown Tea
Everett Griner talks about American grown tea on the way in today’s Agri View. Next to coffee, tea is one of the most consumed beverage in America….
Study: U.S. Meat Sales to Reach $100 Billion
…market research firm Packaged Facts says meat and poultry products are consumer favorites, food industry mainstays and protein powerhouses, all factors that will keep the U.S. animal protein industry growing….
Agri View: Avalon and Scab Resistance
…difference is it is scab resistant. Scab is a common problem. It is costly to deal with. Up until now the Desirable variety has been the most commonly grown pecan…