…beef, and poultry meat. Based on the value of imports, Japan is the largest meat-importing country in the world. Because Japan allows frozen and chilled beef and pork to enter…
U.S. Bison Sales Increasing
…meat in retail stores and restaurants have grown by 22.3 percent over the past two years. Further, the association’s latest survey of commercial marketers found that 94 percent of those…
Licensing, Certification and Continuing Education Renewal
…to be renewed by January 1, 2017. Note that for businesses that renew, the designated qualified applicator must be renewed first. If you prefer to have your license or certificate…
Plant Health and Resilience Research
…develop new technologies and a workforce that will advance our national security, our energy self-sufficiency, and the health of Americans. The President’s 2017 budget request proposes to fully fund AFRI…
Agri View: Jackfruit
Everett Griner talks about jackfruit, a possible replacement for meat, in today’s Agri View. Jackfruit From: The Guardian Green jackfruit: is ‘pulled pork for vegetarians’ the next big food craze?…
USDA Launches Ag Resource Management Survey
…decisions. The data is also used to calculate the farm sector portion of the Gross Domestic Product. The survey is conducted in three phases from May 2016 through April 2017….
California Livestock Review
…red meat were produced in Nevada. United States Commercial Slaughter Commercial red meat production for the United States totaled 3.98 billion pounds in April, 2016, 1 percent below the 4.02…
The Western View: Cattle Pollution Numbers
…advocating for ‘meatless mondays’ to reduce beef production. According to professor Mitloehner, “The developed world’s efforts should focus not on reducing meat and milk consumption, but rather on increasing efficient…
Analysis of California WaterFix Potential Effects
…that are clouded by climate change. Part I of the hearings is expected to take several months. Part II of the hearings is expected to take place in early 2017…
Agri View: Growing for Future Population
…reason we’ll need more food. The spread of prosperity across the world, especially in China and India, is driving an increased demand for meat, eggs, and dairy, boosting pressure to…
Agri View: Meat Buying
Everett Griner talks about consumers buying habits when it comes to meat choices in today’s Agri View. Meat Buying From: FMI.org Eleventh Annual Power of Meat Study Affirms Meat and…
Grilling Safely
…clean platter. Don’t put cooked food on the same platter that held raw meat or poultry. Any harmful bacteria present in the raw meat juices could contaminate safely cooked food….
Where Does Your Food Come From?
…Foods are 100 percent American grown and produced. Each year, USDA procures more than 200 types of food, including meat, poultry, fish, fruits, vegetables, flour, cereals, and dairy products, totaling…
White House Threatens to Veto Energy and Water Bill
…spending bill for 2017, which is slightly larger than what the Senate passed recently. The Hill reports the bill contains a host of environmental riders likely to turn off Democrats….