…eradication took place. Finally, it is hard to think that the boll weevil is still a menace in some parts of the world today. Brazil is one place where the…
Essential Meat Thermometer
…can’t tell whether meat is safely cooked by looking at it. Any cooked, uncured red meats – including pork – can be pink, even when the meat has reached a…
Labor Day Grilling Safety
…it to 160-degrees.” For more cookout information – call the Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-M-P-Hotline. From: USDA USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline: 1-888-MPHotline The USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline…
Suggested Cooking Temps for Meat and Poultry Products
Marianne Gravely with USDA’s Meat and Poultry Hotline giving the proper grilling temperatures for various types of meat and poultry. Meat and Poultry Products…
Availability of Additional Farm Loan Funding
…process loans on a first-come-first-served basis based on the application date, once funding is replenished in fiscal year 2017.” FSA loan funds have been in higher demand than in past…
Planning a Safe Picnic
…can be sure that you have cooked the meat thoroughly.” Also know or make a list of the temperatures needed to kill any bacteria that might be on the meat…
Computer “Nudges” Help School Lunch Choices
…call “nudges” — indicating they had not selected all five components of a healthy lunch. Those are meat or a meat alternative, grain, fruit, vegetable and low-fat milk. The control…
Theft of 500 Cows in New Zealand
…A spokesperson for New Zealand’s Federated Farmers Dairy Industry Group says the cattle were likely butchered somewhere for illegal meat sales. The cattle were worth an estimated equivalent of $725,000,…
Lunch Packed with Nutrition
…lunch. Aim for one or two servings of a whole grain or some type of complex carbohydrate… two the three ounces of a lean meat or protein…and two servings of…
Farm Futures Releases 2017 Planting Intentions
Farm Futures recently completed its first producer survey of planting intentions for 2017. Farm Futures expects producers to boost soybean plantings because of strong demand and hedging opportunities on this…
Agri View: Meat Production
Everett Griner talks about making meat production more costly in today’s Agri View. Meat Production Farmers who produce our food live under constant pressure from environmental groups and animal care…
Brown Bag School Lunch Myths
…brown bag lunch you’re carrying. USDA Expert Marianne Gravely joined us to unravel 3 common myths about food safety. First myth. If the meat or poultry you’re using has been…
Human Brain Evolution Not Possible Without Eating Meat
…calorie-rich, nutritious benefits of meat played a large role in the evolution of the human brain. According to the report, meat requires less force to chew per calorie than the…
USDA Quarterly Export Forecast Shows Higher Numbers
…Export Forecasts for 2016 and 2017 Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack issued the following statement on the first forecast for U.S. agricultural exports for fiscal year 2017 and a revised forecast…