…down – all the finer points in shearing – that comes with practice.” The week-long sheep shearing school at Hopland will be held again in spring 2017. The class typically…
Agri View: Summit for Young Farmers
…Information needed is as follows: Information needed for Adult Chaperone. Event Details The 2017 National Youth Summit on Agri-Science takes place February 2-5, 2017. Summit fees include accommodations at the…
NMPF Board Adopts Resolution
…policy making clear that milk and meat from animals that consume GM feed are not subject to biotech labeling disclosure because the animal products are in no way genetically modified….
Agri View: Meals Without Meat
Everett Griner talks about eating healthy meals without meat in today’s Agri View. Meals Without Meat From: American Heart Association Meals Without Meat Going meatless at a meal every now…
Agri View: Japan’s Agriculture Imports-Exports
…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…