…been tested. However, calves will be destroyed without testing, according to the CFIA. Meat from destroyed animals that are later ruled TB-negative will be eligible for food use. The investigation…
Commodity Classic Announces Registration & Housing Opening Date
…and make reservations as soon as possible once registration is open. The 2017 Commodity Classic will be held in San Antonio, Texas March 2-4, 2017, at the Henry B. Gonzalez…
National Fluid Milk Processor Promotion Board Nominees Sought
…Tom Vilsack will appoint six individuals to succeed members whose terms expire on June 30, 2017. USDA will accept nominations for board representation in five geographic regions. It will also…
State Water Project Starts at 20 Percent
Drought Continues Despite Early-Season Rainfall Still early in California’s rainy season, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced its initial water allocation for 2017 of 20 percent of the requests…
Bird Flu Expanding Across Europe
…according to meat industry online publication Meatingplace. Animal health officials in Sweden report culling 200,000 laying hens to reduce further infection. An estimated 27,000 birds died in the first weeks’…
Agri View: Chicken Prices
Everett Griner talks about chicken prices following other meats in today’s Agri View. Chicken Prices For the past three or four years statistics show beef and pork prices climbing higher…
National Organic Standards Board Meeting
The National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) will hold a public meeting in Denver, Colo., April 19-21, 2017. The board meeting provides a forum for the organic community to provide input…
Agri View: Reducing Meat Consumption
…it doesn’t do any good to eat more fruits and vegetables unless you lower the consumption of meat. It makes no mention of any specific meat, red meat, dark meat,…
EPA Finalizes Increase in Renewable Fuel Volumes
…rulemaking, today’s action finalizes the volume requirements and associated percentage standards for cellulosic biofuel, advanced biofuel, and total renewable fuel for 2017, and for biomass-based diesel for 2018. “Renewable fuel…
Food Safety Tips
…washing raw meat and poultry before cooking because doing so can cause bacteria to spread up to three feet away. Whether you bake, broil, boil, fry or grill your meat…
Vilsack Says RFS Will Survive Trump Administration
…rural support for the RFS would be enough to withstand attacks. Meanwhile, the Environmental Protection Agency is due to release the final 2017 RFS by the end of this month….
Turkey Sector: Background & Statistics
…and Demand Estimates report, and historical data are available on the ERS Livestock and Meat Domestic Data web page. U.S. turkey meat exports: 2012: 797 million pounds 2013: 741 million…
Christmas Tree Promotion Board Members Named
…whose term begins immediately and ends Dec. 31, 2017. Reappointed are Mark A. Steelhammer, of Rochester, Wash., representing Region 1 – Western Region; Rex Korson, of Gowen, Mich., representing Region…
Softwood Lumber Board Appointments
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has appointed six members to the Softwood Lumber Board to serve 3-year terms of office beginning Jan. 1, 2017. Newly appointed manufacturer Furman Brodie, of Florence,…