…knowledge of growers, processors and handlers. Michelle Penney, manager at Del Rio Nut Company, has been serving on the Global Communications Committee since 2017. “At Del Rio, you know we…
U.S. Potatoes Get Green Light in Mexico
A long-awaited decision from Mexico’s Supreme Court was announced last week, opening market access for U.S. potatoes. The unanimous vote of five to zero overturns a 2017 decision that prevented…
Industry Members Supportive of Reintroduction of DAIRY PRIDE Act
…in 2017 to address the mislabeling of non-dairy products had been unsuccessful. Under the direction of FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, the agency gathered public comments on the issue of labeling…
AIM for Climate Initiative to Spur Global Ag Research
…by several other partners including Australia, Brazil, and Denmark. “I am pleased to see the United States co-leading the creation of the Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate initiative,” U.S. Secretary…
Health Bite: Easy Ways to Pack Protein Into Busy Diet
…First, the easy one: protein bars. These are a protein supplement, and definitely not better than the real thing, which is of course eating animal meat. But in a pinch,…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 04-23-21
…on E. coli outbreaks that may have understated a very complex situation and a new tool that allows for quick identification of meat and fish. Tune in to the show…
California Almond Acreage Increases in 2020
…questionnaires distributed by USDA-NASS, with consecutive telephone and field follow-up. To arrive at the estimated almond acreage, USDA-NASS compares its almond acreage database with the 2017 Census of Agriculture, pesticide…
Legal Challenges to Prop 12 Continue With Support from 20 States
The legal challenges brought against California’s Proposition 12 are continuing to move forward. The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC), American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), and the North American Meat Institute…
FDA: Recent E. coli Outbreaks a ‘Foreseeable Hazard’
…occurred every fall since 2017. The FDA said all of the cases were related to nearby cattle operations, more specifically feces from those animals that contained the E. coli strain…
Global Beef Industry Has Potential to Reduce Emission Levels by Half
…in Brazil, the U.S., Canada, Asia, Latin America, and Australia. Twelve different strategies for addressing emission levels in the global beef industry were assessed as part of the study. Brazil…
Record High Meat Purchases Detailed in Power of Meat Report
The 16th annual Power of Meat report from FMI and the North American Meat Institute (NAMI) shows that meat grocery sales increased substantially from 2019 to 2020. The consumer survey…
Pressure is Rising to Reinstate the Organic Animal Welfare Rule
…production of organic milk, eggs, and meat. In 2017, the Trump administration initially blocked the rule before withdrawing it entirely. A letter from more than a dozen industry groups was…
New Report Shows Need for Agricultural Research Investment
…flat over the last decade. By comparison, competing countries such as China, India, and Brazil have been steadily increasing investment in ag research and development. “The importance of robust funding…
Meat Sector Sees Significant Improvement in COVID Cases
The North American Meat Institute (NAMI) has provided data showing that the meat sector has proven to be successful in mitigating the impact of COVID-19. Infection rates of meat and…