Emissions related to animal agriculture are often highlighted as a reason for embracing a meatless diet or forgoing the consumption of any type of animal products. The significance of emissions…
Curious Trend in Cover Cropping in California
…can act as a barrier for implementing cover crops into an agricultural operation, an interesting trend was discovered when looking at the data from the 2017 census of agriculture. “In…
The California Kitchen: Crab Ceviche
Crab Ceviche In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook Crab Ceviche with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 lb. Crab Meat 2 Lemons…
FDA Stall Tactics Hurting U.S. Agriculture
…Canada, Brazil and Argentina are moving quickly on this advancement to gain competitive advantage, the United States is falling far behind because of the FDA’s precautionary regulatory approach,” said NPPC President David Herring, a hog farmer from…
NPPC Applauds House Passage of Ag Inspectors Bill
…other foreign animal diseases (FAD) from entering the United States. In October 2019, the Senate approved an identical version of the bill (S. 2017), which the House approved today. Providing…
Consumer Research Shows Widespread Confusion About Contents of Plant-Based Fake Meat
…were astonishing: Nearly two-thirds of respondents believed the fake meat products produced by Beyond Meat, Impossible Foods and LightLife contained real beef or some form of animal byproduct; 32 percent…
Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. New Ads Address Myths About Beef
New ads tackle the topics of health, sustainability and meat substitutes with the iconic brand’s unique personality and swagger (Beef Checkoff) — Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner., managed by the National…
NCBA Unveils Top Policy Priorities For 2020
…Texas. Like last year, NCBA’s top policy priorities include issues related to international trade, proper regulation of fake meat, and regulatory reform, although after a series of significant policy victories…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 01-31-20
…Navigable Waters Protection rule, fungi-based proteins that are entering the imitation meat market this year and get more details on the USMCA. Tune in to the show for these news…
Connection Between Increased U.S. Hop Production and Craft Brewing
…from the U.S. Census of Agriculture and ReferenceUSA, researchers found that the number of American breweries more than quadrupled between 2007 and 2017. A report from the Brewers Association (BA)…
USDA Looks to Strengthen Packers and Stockyards Act
…of ensuring fair and competitive markets for the livestock, meat and poultry industries. The proposed rule, published in the Federal Register, emphasizes four criteria that would be considered when evaluating…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 01-16-20
…this month’s deadline for GSA SMGA plans and the finalization of the meat and poultry labeling guidelines. Tune in to the show for these news stories and more. Danielle Leal…
California Almond Community Announces Five-Point Pollinator Protection Plan
…Sustainability Program. August 2019. 3 Ramesh Sagili. Oregon State University, Department of Horticulture. 4 USDA-ERS. Land Use, Land Cover, and Pollinator Health: A Review and Trend Analysis. June 2017. 5…
Ag Groups Respond to Phase One Trade Deal Signing
…agriculture and seafood products are addressed, including for meat, poultry, seafood, rice, dairy, infant formula, horticultural products, animal feed and feed additives, pet food, and products of agriculture biotechnology. Intellectual…