…3 was Kevin Kester, who in 2017 served as president-elect. Kester is a fifth generation California rancher who was born and raised in the Parkfield area of southern Monterey County,…
Ag Lending and Interest Expense Increasing for Farmers
…size of farm loans grew in every quarter of 2017. Interest rates on all types of farm loans increased in the fourth quarter of last year. Total farm debt increased…
NPPC Statement on Pork. The Other White Meat® Ruling
The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia issued a ruling on a suit challenging the sale of the Pork. The Other White Meat® trademarks. The National Pork Producers…
CattleFax Predicts Large Supply and Strong Demand in 2018
…processors and retailers, with profit margins at or above 2017 levels. CattleFax projected 750-pound steers will average $1 lower than 2017 levels at $145/cwt., with a range from the upper…
California Avocado Crop Forecast Almost Double 2017 Harvest
Commission estimates nearly 375 million pounds of California avocados in 2018 After weeks of reviewing the impact of wind and fire to California avocado groves, the California Avocado Commission (CAC)…
Keep Your Super Bowl Food Safe
…cooked foods for grilling. #3 Cook. Always be sure to cook foods to their designated temperature that’s safe to eat. A meat thermometer will be needed. #4 Chill. Never leave…
Almond Update: Census Deadline Approaching
…nation’s farmers and ranchers that the deadline for the 2017 Census of Agriculture is one week away. Producers should respond online at www.agcounts.usda.gov or by mail by February 5. The…
USDA Rejects Poultry Line Speed Request
…limit, while industry data suggests speeds can be safely maintained up to 175 birds per minute, according to meat industry publication Meatingplace. However, rather than casting a net for a…
Agri View: Banner Pecan Nut Year
Everett Griner talks about Whole pecan nut industry growing in today’s Agri View. Now, Georgia’s 2017 pecan crop was almost a record breaker until that destructive Hurricane Irma tore through….
This Super Bowl the USDA Recommends a Winning Play Against BAC!
…recommended because bacteria in raw meat and poultry juices can splash and spread to other foods, utensils and surfaces, contaminating them. Be sure to wash your hands with warm water…
Generation Z Emerging as Food Influencers
…food with transparent labeling and an absence of artificial ingredients and are skeptical of big brands and too many label claims. Meat industry publication Meatingplace reports that This tech-savvy generational…
EU Delays Ruling on Bayer-Monsanto Merger, Again
…back to March 5th from late January. Bayer had initially hoped to wrap up the deal by the end of 2017. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA, FDA Announce Formal Agreement to Bolster Coordination and Collaboration
…worked closely over the years to oversee the nation’s food supply. The USDA oversees the safety of most meat, poultry, catfish and certain egg products while the FDA has authority…
International Agri-Center Prepares For 51st World Ag Expo®
…exhibitors displaying cutting-edge agricultural technology and equipment on 2.6 million square feet of exhibit space. In 2017, 105,780 people came from 43 states and 71 countries to attend the 50th…