…to reflect the repeal of the beef and pork provisions. In addition, all imported and domestic meat will continue to be subject to rigorous inspections by USDA to ensure food…
Appropriations Bill Falls Short for Farmers While Tax Bill Offers Hope
The National Corn Growers Association today expressed concern over some key provisions left out of the FY 2016 Omnibus Appropriations Bill as posted last night. While the association applauds Congress…
Guinea Pig for Dinner
…on guinea pig as a meal, and where you may purchase the meat: How guinea pig, an Andean delicacy, is making its way onto dinner plates in the US Guinea…
USDA Finalizes Rule to Enhance Consumer Protection
…24 hours a day at AskKaren.gov or via smartphone at m.askkaren.gov. The toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) is available in English and Spanish and can be reached…
COOL Tariffs Could Begin Next Week
COOL tariffs could begin very soon. The World Trade organization will officially authorize Canada and Mexico to retaliate against the United States County-of-Origin meat labeling later this week. COOL tariffs…
Agri View: World Health Organization Condemning Red Meat?
…flavor or improve preservation. Most processed meats contain pork or beef, but processed meats may also contain other red meats, poultry, offal, or meat by-products such as blood. Examples of…
Agri View: 100 Mile Yard Sale
…assortment of vegetables. Some poultry and even meat products. The entire idea was developed to promote the farmer. The “World’s Longest Yard Sale” is now being promoted for 2016. Interested…
COOL Update: NFU on Voluntary Labeling
Chandler Goule The National Farmers Union says repealing COOL is the wrong move and supports voluntary labeling of meat. Sabrina Hill speaks with NFU Senior Director of Programs, Chandler Goule….
National Milk Producers Federation on WTO COOL Tariffs
…the country-of-origin labeling law for meat as soon as possible. The WTO said Monday morning that Canada may impose retaliatory tariffs of up $782 million, and Mexico may enforce $228…
National Pork Producers Council on Tariff Announcement
…Council renewed its call for Congress to repeal labeling requirements for beef, pork and poultry. The COOL statute requires meat to be labeled with the country where the animal from…
WTO Okays $1.01 Billion In Tariffs On U.S. Goods
…billion. The COOL statute requires meat to be labeled with the country where the animal from which it was derived was born, raised and harvested. (It also applies to fish,…
Americans Wrong on Chicken Facts
…percent) believe antibiotics are present in most chicken meat. Any meat sold in the United States is free of antibiotics. The USDA regulates withdrawal periods to ensure no meat bought…
Understanding Antibiotics in Agriculture
…meat production continues, registered dietitian nutritionist Nikki Putnam with Alltech says many consumers are confused about the truth on antibiotics. Putnam explains what she thinks the ag industry needs to…
Pacific Region Field Crop Review
…broilers, beef cattle, hogs, and calves and higher for market eggs and turkeys. Meat animal: At 114, the September index is down 7.3 percent from the previous month and 15…