…meat supply chain: meat-processing,” the report states. “The data show that these companies have been raising prices while generating record profits during the pandemic. That’s why the Biden-Harris Administration is…
Reemergence and Spread of Branched Broomrape Causes Concern
Instances of branched broomrape in California have been increasing in recent years, creating significant concern for growers. The weed has been showing up more frequently since 2017 in processing tomato…
Health Bite: Diet Myths Part Two
…money on untested, unproven, unregulated supplements. The basics are eating a variety of animal meat, three to five servings of produce daily (the more variety the better), drinking half your…
Farm and Food Workers Relief Program to Award $700 Million in Grants
…farmworkers, meatpacking workers, and front-line grocery workers for pandemic-related health and safety costs. A total of $700 million is being made available to support the new program through the Consolidated…
Industry Groups Weigh-In on Meat Processing Infrastructure
…the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) regarding meat and poultry processing infrastructure. Groups including the National Farmers Union (NFU), North American Meat Institute, and the National Association of State Departments…
USDA Seeking Comments on Labeling Meat Derived from Animal Cells
The Department of Agriculture is seeking comments regarding the labeling of meat and poultry products made using cultured cells derived from animals. USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) published…
EATS Act Introduced to Block California Animal Confinement Rules
…Meat Institute, which ultimately proved unsuccessful. More than 20 states have also voiced significant opposition to the implementation of Prop 12. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News…
WTO Panel to Review China’s Compliance on Farm Product Imports
…reach a resolution. Australia, Brazil, Canada, the European Union, Guatemala, India, Japan, the Russian Federation, Chinese Taipei, and the United Kingdom reserved their right to participate as third parties in…
Almond Update: New Cover Crop BMPs Available for Growers
…timeline of cover crop management for those that want a quick reference. Then we go into detail in the meat of the guide as we go through the season,” Wauters…
Health Bite: Which Diet is Best?
…“What do you like to eat?” That’s because if you love to eat meat, you’d never last on a vegan diet. We want to choose a diet that includes food…
Disaster Assistance Bill Moves Through House Ag Committee
…relief.” Largely based on the original WHIP established in 2017, the new WHIP+ legislation calls for payments for qualified losses for unharvested crops. It also authorizes payments for winegrape producers…
More Than $7M Invested to Support Ag Research and Workforce Development
…program. Grants for Cal Poly San Luis Obispo will be used for fermentation science research, along with a project looking at the development of skin-on goat meat. Two different California…
Protein PACT Initiative Launched by Animal Agriculture Groups
…Producers Council, and the U.S. Meat Export Federation. “The Protein PACT is the first initiative to unite meat, poultry, and dairy farmers and processors in a common vision for transparent…
Mixed Response to Reintroduction of Farm System Reform Act
…Described as “legislation to create a level playing field” by the lawmakers, the bill calls for significant changes in the meat industry. After its reintroduction, the legislation is receiving mixed…