…use of eggs, milk and poultry meat for home consumption and they often have control over marketing these products and the income derived from them. In some countries, small-scale pig…
California Ag Secretary Lauds Food Safety Program Ready to Implement FSMA Now
…under that rule. Members of the LGMA in California are audited approximately 5 times per year by qualified and trained government auditors. It is mandatory for all LGMA members to…
USDA Expands Insurance Options for Farmers Transitioning to Certified Organic Agriculture
…been added. New additions for 2017 will include grapefruit, lemons and oranges. For example, under the Contract Price Addendum, a producer in Nebraska can use a contract price for millet…
Record-Breaking 49th Annual World Ag Expo
…commercial sales manager for The Water Saving Granule Company. “The attendance was incredible…we reserved our exhibit space for 2017 before we had even left the grounds.” Jason Parker, director of…
NCBA Continues to Express Concerns with Market Volatility
…between trading actions, greater enforcement against market spoofing, monitoring and reporting of market misuse, and the release of audit trail data. “While CME has announced certain measures, the effect of…
Third Farm in Ca. Awarded Top Grassfed and Animal Welfare Certification
…on our health, the environment, and animal welfare, many are seeking truly sustainable alternatives–including grassfed meat. According to recent research, demand for grassfed beef has increased by 25-30 percent every…
Commentary: Farmers Must Stay Engaged in Groundwater Planning
…30, 2017, to form a Groundwater Sustainability Agency. As of the end of January, 135 local agencies had notified DWR of their intention to become a GSA. The makeup of…
Analysts Outline Changing Situation in Wine Business
…winegrape production, more than 30 countries were represented among the guests and exhibitors. The 2017 Unified will again be held at the Sacramento Convention Center and is slated for Jan….
Grants for Food Safety and Plant Health Improvements
…Vilsack to make the announcement. In addition to the awards made today, Vilsack and Holdren announced that the President’s 2017 Budget will invest a total of $700 million for AFRI,…
Superbowl: Food Safety
…the whole game. • Keep hot food hot and cold food cold. • Use a food thermometer to ensure that meat and poultry are cooked to a safe internal temperature….
Agri View: Peanut Crop
…grows nearly 10 percent of the world’s crop because of higher yields per acre. The rest of the world’s peanut production comes mainly from Argentina, Brazil, Malawi, Nigeria, Senegal, South…
Wetter Winter Helps Ranchers Offset Lower Prices
…more expensive, Zimmerman said he thinks meat exports this year will hold steady or rise, in part because prices have dropped due to increased production, making U.S. meat products more…
Positions on Beef Promotion Operating Committee
…to own and operate their farm and ranch, also served in leadership positions in state and national beef industry organizations, including the North Dakota Beef Commission, U.S. Meat Export Federation,…
Agri View: Pecan Crop
…delegation has just finished a traditional Texas barbecue. With the help of their translator, I ask them what they think of the native pecan. They tell me the meat is…