…welfare rule would set strict guidelines for raising organic livestock. The GIPSA rules refer to the practices of poultry and meat processors relative to the farmers that supply them with…
Important Tax Deadline Looms for Farmers
…structures) off with three cows,” Fields said. “Very often, on a return that’s under audit, if it has a schedule F on it, the IRS is going to look at…
AFBF Endorses Bills to Repeal Death Tax
…farm and ranch families continue to face challenges to passing their family businesses to the next generation. The AFBF-endorsed Death Tax Repeal Act of 2017 was introduced in the House…
Annette Jones, DVM, on Animal Health & Food Safety
…of the environment. AHFSS Protects…. The safety and security of meat, poultry, dairy products, and other foods of animal origin Public and animal health through the prevention, detection, and eradication…
Fourth Quarter 2016 Farm Lending Slows
The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City says farm lending during the fourth quarter of 2016 slowed significantly as lenders and borrowers assessed economic prospects for 2017. In a report,…
Agri View: Choice of Meat
Everett Griner talks about consumer choice of wild meat over farm produced meat increasing in today’s Agri View. Choice of Meat Here is an interesting report. Americans are eating record…
CCM Supports Stay on Argentine Lemon Rule
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) in accordance with guidance from the White House issued January 20, 2017, today issued a stay for…
2017 Food Trends
…Download 2017 Food Trends A new year means a whole new set of menu ideas for chefs and restaurateurs. Food-service giant Sysco identified 10 menu trends that may delight and…
December U.S. Meat Production Hits Record
Red meat production in the United Stated totaled 4.4 billion pounds last month, up three percent from December of 2015, according to The Department of Agriculture. Meat industry publication Meatingplace…
Canada Exporters Fretting Over Import Tax Proposal
…percent. Exports are expected to drive about a third of Canada’s economic growth in 2017, behind only consumption and government spending. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
USDA Proposes Revisions to Genetic Engineering Policy
…period from January 19, 2017 until May 19, 2017 on Regulations.gov. In an exclusive Q&A interview with Andy LaVigne, president and CEO of the American Seed Trade Association, he explained…
NOW Cost Pistachio Growers $100 Mil
…Concerns are now that populations of the pest will roll over into 2017. It’s an off year for the alternate bearing crop, and it might be worse for some growers…
National Pork Producers Delegate Body Appointed
…submitted by state pork producer associations and importer groups and will serve a 1-year term. The Delegate Body will be seated during the Feb. 27, 2017, to March 3, 2017,…
2017 California Processing Tomato Report
Tomato Processors Expect to Contract 11.6 Million Tons in 2017 The USDA-NASS Pacific Regional Office surveyed California’s tomato processors for their intended contract acreage and tonnage for the upcoming 2017…