…you can’t build them back overnight.” Cattle inventory is down because the expense of raising, slaughtering and selling steers for meat at market is high, while the return is basically…
Agri View: Organic Food Scammers
…well as meat and vegetable producers, have been caught and cited for claiming and labeling food as organic. The reason is simple: Organic foods are more expensive. They often actually…
A Brief History of the Navel Orange in California – From the Sacramento Bee
…in Brazil in the 1930s. A goodwill gesture by U.S. growers sent an offspring of the Tibbets’ parent navel orange to Brazilian growers, which provided cuttings that replenished Brazilian orchards….
Friends of the California State Fair Offer Students Money
Friends of the California State Fair will begin accepting scholarship applications today for the 2016-2017 academic school year. The application is available at CAStateFair.org. Scholarships will be awarded in the…
Agri View: Pork Exports Up
Everett Griner talks about pork exports and Japan consuming more pork in today’s Agri View. Pork Sales Up From U.S. Meat Export Federation U.S. Pork Events Draw Very Positive Media…
American Farm Bureau Expresses Support for Senate Child Nutrition Legislation Goals
…dietary guidelines which include dairy, meat, fruits and vegetables, and grains.” “Lifelong healthy eating habits begin with children having healthy choices—and school food programs are pivotal in shaping those healthy…
Fresno State to Host Brazilian Delegation Tour, Attend Ag Workshop
The Lyles Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Fresno State will host an agricultural technology delegation from Brazil beginning at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, as part of the Lyles…
Agri View: COOL Labeling
…the law include muscle cut and ground meats: lamb, goat, and chicken; wild and farm-raised fish and shellfish; fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables; peanuts, pecans, and macadamia nuts; and…
Georgia Farmer Elected American Farm Bureau President
…2016 American Farm Bureau annual convention in Orlando, Florida. Farm Bureau members will gather for the 98th AFBF Annual Convention and IDEAg Trade Show, Jan. 6-10, 2017, in Phoenix, Arizona….
Governor Brown’s Budget Invests in Climate Smart Agriculture
Gov. Jerry Brown Governor Brown’s proposed budget for 2016-2017 would provide a total of $485 million to CDFA for its mission to promote and protect agriculture, including appropriations for invasive…
2015 Dietary Guidelines Support Lean Beef in a Healthy Diet
…a healthy diet and confirm that Americans are, on average, consuming lean meat in daily amounts that are consistent with the recommendations for protein foods. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President…
Exports to South Africa
…Opportunity Act. The agreement was reached following intense U.S. government engagement with South African officials over the last year. Only a limited number of U.S. poultry and meat products have…
Agri View: Feral Hog Drop-Net Tactics
…conflict. If feral hogs have a redeeming quality, it might be that they provide some additional recreational hunting opportunities. If cared for properly, their meat can make tasty table fare….
NPPC Year in Review
…by pork producers this year proved successful. The omnibus spending bill passed this month included a host of agriculture issues, including repeal of mandatory country-of-origin meat labeling in the U.S….