…coming in at 2.6 billion meat pounds. Almond Board of California President and CEO Richard Waycott said in a more average year there may be some uneasiness about the crop…
World Food Prices Fall in June
…higher than last year. The vegetable oil price index fell 7.6 percent while the meat index rose 1.7 percent. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land of Ours program here. World…
Winegrape Assessment Rate Has Been Set for 2022 Harvest
…work of the PD/GWSS Board members, who represent the industry,” CAWG Chair Tom Slater said in a news release. “Their due diligence, including choosing to invest in a science audit,…
Global Appetite for Pork
…product promotion along with the U.S. Meat Export Federation. The Pork Board’s Vice President of International Market Development Courtney Knupp says the strategy is two-fold. “First to differentiate U.S. pork…
Survey Says Shoppers Want Clearer Meat Labels
The National Chicken Council (NCC) released findings from a recent national survey of Americans regarding consumer attitudes about chicken and plant-based ‘chicken’ alternatives. Survey participants included individuals who consume meat…
Lower Food and Fuel Costs Act Moves Forward
…package of initiatives meant to enhance national food security. Included in the legislation are several provisions including the PRECISE Act, Meat and Poultry Special Investigator Act, Strengthening the Agriculture and…
Almond Update: Industry Participation is Paramount for United Action
…Del Rio Nut Company, Michelle Penney has been involved in ABC programs since participating in the Almond Leadership Program back in 2017. Now serving on the Global Communications Committee, Penney…
Ocean Shipping Reform Act One Step Away from Becoming Law
…reducing costs for families and ensuring fair treatment for American businesses—including farmers and ranchers.” Industry groups including the American Farm Bureau Federation, USA Rice, U.S. Meat Export Federation, and the…
USDA: School Foods Offer Richest Source of Dairy in Children’s Diets
…USDA’s Economic Research Service released new data showing schools are the richest source of dairy in children’s diets. The data comes from 2017-2018, for children between two and 19 years…
Organic Industry Survey Shows $1.4 Billion Sales Growth in 2021
…billion in sales. Organic meat sales also increased by 2.5 percent to nearly $2 billion, while organic bread and grains sales accounted for $6.2 billion in sales. OTA’s Organic Industry…
Stabenow on Senate Ag Committee Work
…lack of transparency and competition in the meat processing industry. When we’ve got four big meat processors and two foreign-owned and we see farmers not getting the price that they…
Stay Safe During the Summer Grilling Season
…guidelines, such as using a thermometer to make sure meat is cooked to the proper temperature. But they also say cross-contamination can be a problem while grilling. “Certain bacteria can…
Vilsack Gives Details on Food Supply Chain Plans
…billion in guaranteed loans available immediately. The program is accepting applications. Deployment of up to $375 million in support for independent meat and poultry processing plant projects that fill a demonstrated…
Biden Administration Makes Further Investments to Strengthen the Food Supply Chain
…making $200 million available through the new Meat and Poultry Intermediary Lending Program (MPILP). USDA also announced $25 million will be invested in workforce training programs for meat and poultry…