…and Central Coast regions. The new restrictions, which will take effect on January 1, 2017, include: An annual limit of 136,000 pounds* within each six mile by six mile area…
Thaw Food with Water
…But if you’re planning to grill, don’t use the microwave to thaw meat because, though it will thaw quickly, it can be hard on meat, making it a little tougher…
Hog Outlook Turns Sour
…predictions are correct, packers should have enough capacity. Two new processing operations are scheduled to open in Iowa and Michigan in 2017, increasing slaughter capacity by another six percent. The…
Cargill Sales and Net Earnings Higher in 2016
…fiscal 2017 first-quarter results Earnings rise on balanced performance across most of the company Cargill reported financial results for the fiscal 2017 first quarter ended Aug. 31, 2016. Key measures…
Monsanto Sales and Profits Lower in 2016
…billion, compared to $2.3 billion in income the year before. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: Monsanto FISCAL YEAR 2016 RESULTS AND FISCAL YEAR 2017 OUTLOOK…
EU Resumes Dow-DuPont Merger Investigation
…a new date of February 6th, 2017, to complete the investigation into the merger. However, those familiar with the investigation warm the deadline could still be extended. Dow and DuPont…
Safety-Net Payments to Farmers
…will be announced in early February 2017. Upland cotton is no longer a covered commodity. The Budget Control Act of 2011, passed by Congress, requires USDA to reduce 2015 ARC…
Training, Educating the Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers
…public or private entities such as state cooperative extension services, community-based organizations, colleges or universities; and other organizations providing services to beginning farmers and ranchers. 2017 applications are due Dec….
National Farm to School Month
…And last month (September) we began accepting applications for Fiscal Year 2017 Farm to School Grant Funding. From taste tests in the cafeteria and nutrition education activities in the classroom,…
USDA to Require Meat Packers to Report Online Cattle Buys
The Department of Agriculture said last week it will require meat packers to report cattle purchases made through an online auction platform. Politico reports the move is an effort to…
Western View: Got Gas?
…course change the taste of the milk products and the meat, and may not be acceptable to consumers. The dairy industry claims the state is overstepping its authority with these…
Pacific Region Cattle/Livestock Review
…red meat were produced in Nevada. United States Commercial Slaughter Commercial red meat production for the United States totaled 4.43 billion pounds in August, 2016, 14 percent above the 3.90…
U.S. Hogs and Pigs Inventory Up 2 Percent
…hog producers intend to have 2.93 million sows farrow between September and November 2016, and 2.93 million sows farrow between December 2016 and February 2017. Iowa hog producers accounted for…
California Saw Snow Drought in 2016
…California experienced average to slightly above average precipitation. The forecast for Water Year 2017 is uncertain. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center currently sees slightly better than…