New legislation introduced by Representatives Chellie Pingree and Jeff Fortenberry aims to strengthen the meat processing sector. The Strengthening Local Processing Act looks to address processing issues on a more…
Farm Groups Encourage Continued WTO Membership
…Federation, National Meat Institute, WineAmerica, and U.S. Dairy Export Council. The group notes that the transition in WTO leadership presents an opportunity for essential reform. In selecting the next WTO…
U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Encouraging Industry Members to Enroll
…by a third-party audit – something no other cotton producing nation does today.” The Trust Protocol assists growers with documenting and highlighting the efforts for better land management and environmental…
Are Yorkshire Pigs Right for Your Farm?
…with erect ears. Most are extremely muscular with a lot of lean meat. A mature pig can weigh anywhere between 400 and 700 pounds, though of course, if you’re only…
Third Round of Farmers to Families Food Box Program Announced
…produce boxes to California outlets. The third round of contract applications emphasized combination boxes of produce, meat, dairy products, and fluid milk. The second round of the Farmers to Families…
Reasons to Consider Raising Peafowl on Your Farm
…same as chicken eggs but with a bit of a gamier flavor and texture. And their meat – It has a taste and texture similar to chicken but more flavorful…
The California Kitchen: King Crab Salad
In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare King Crab Salad with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 1 lb King Crab Meat 1/2…
Meat Institute Works with OSHA to Protect Workers
The North American Meat Institute (NAMI) and the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) have entered into an alliance to increase safety in the meat sector….
2021 Application Open: Top-10 New Products Competition, Sponsored by Bank of America
…11, 2021. Recognizing the importance of agriculture innovation, Bank of America became the contest sponsor at the 2017 show. Since that time, Bank of America executives have been at World…
USDA’s Food Box Program Receives Another Adjustment
…The meat boxes are required to contain between 15 and 18 pounds of at least four different types of meat and egg items. Meats will need to be pre-cooked and…
FDA Expands Onion Recall as Officials Investigate California Suppliers
…of Ready-to-Eat Meat and Poultry Products Containing Recalled Onions.” The products that have been recalled include red, yellow, white, and sweet yellow onions that were shipped across the U.S. between…
Officials to Review Phase One Trade Agreement with China
…terms of the agreement included China’s commitment to increase the total purchase of American goods by $200 billion over 2017 levels. The increased Chinese imports were to include agricultural and…
USDA Report Details Extent of Dairy Consolidation
…increasingly larger herd sizes appearing to increase the level of cost savings. The midpoint for herd size grew substantially between 1987 and 2017, from 80 cows, to 1,300 cows. The…
AB 2959 Raises Concern for Industry Members and Air Quality Specialists
…landfills – and converting those into highly nutritious animal-sourced foods such as meat or dairy,” said Dr. Frank Mitloehner, professor and air quality specialist in the Department of Animal Science…