…as well as maintaining stable and fair markets. AFBF called for close monitoring of production interruptions at dairy processors, meat packing facilities and other processing facilities. AFBF is also requesting…
USDA Continues Focus on Service During COVID-19 Outbreak
…during the Coronavirus National Emergency, services to the American people continue. Those services include but are not limited to: Food Safety Inspections Service (FSIS): Meat, poultry, and processed egg inspection…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 03-17-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the important differences in meat alternative products, details about…
Ensuring Food Safety Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
…preventative controls. “Food safety is paramount due to the nutrition provided by California fruits, nuts, vegetables, meat, eggs and dairy products to the health and wellbeing of our citizens,” CDFA…
Correcting the Misinformation About Emissions from Animal Agriculture
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)…