…Several groups that have been in opposition to the labeling requirement include the National Pork Producers Council, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, and the North American Meat Institute. Citing the…
California Rice Headed to China for First Time Ever
…issue for the two sides to discuss.” The Chinese market initially opened back in 2017 after nearly a decade of negotiations between U.S. and Chinese officials. China’s General Administration of…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 07-04-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering Independence Day meat pricing and safe grilling tips, the…
Winegrape Assessment Rate Reduced by a Third for 2019
…assessment generated nearly $3 million for fiscal year 2017-18. Those funds are used for research and outreach for Pierce’s disease and glassy-winged sharpshooter, as well as other significant pests and…
A One of a Kind Collection Reaches a Major Milestone
…Along with Dechow’s Holstein project, scientists have used samples in a variety of efforts, including studying the meat quality in pigs and addressing a lethal genetic mutation that can cripple…
July 4th Cookouts Costing About the Same
…beef and growth in U.S. meat production has led to higher ground beef prices but lower pork spare rib prices for the 4th of July,” said AFBF Chief Economist Dr….
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 06-27-19
…Program and why the fast food chain Taco Bell isn’t interested in having faux meat on their menu. You’ll also hear how the 2019 Almond Leadership Program is raising money…
Industry Concerned with FDA Oversight of Animal Genomics
…other country has approached regulation of GE technologies the same way that FDA is proposing. Among our competitors in the ag biotech arena – Argentina, Brazil, and Canada in particular…
USDA Farm Bill Implementation Progress Update
Washington, D.C., – (USDA) — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced an update on the implementation status of the 2018 Farm Bill. President Trump signed this Farm Bill into…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 06-24-19
…fake meat sector. About the Author Taylor Hillman Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November 4, 2025 CIR Agriculture Harvester…
Tyson Moves into Imitation Meat Sector
Courtesy Tyson Foods It appears that Tyson Foods will be the next meat company moving into the imitation meat sector. The company recently announced a series of plant-based and blended…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 06-21-19
…report on an increase in botrytis cases being seen in the field. Also, one of the three USMCA participants has ratified the deal. And first there was fake meat but…
‘Young Farmers Success Act’ to Relieve Agricultural Student Loan Debt
…program.” Previous iterations of the Young Farmers Success Act had been introduced both in 2015 and 2017 but were stalled in Congress. The Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program is currently…
Secretary Perdue Announces New Dairy Margin Coverage Signup Begins June 17
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announces that signup begins June 17 for the new Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program, the cornerstone program of the dairy safety net that helps dairy…