…Midwest is significantly higher than the reading for January 2017. The index, like all indices in the survey, ranges between zero and 100 with 50 representing growth neutral, fell to…
AFIA Calls FDA to Streamline Animal Feed Regulations
The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) is calling upon the Food and Drug Administration to consider streamlining or removing several federal regulations and recordkeeping requirements that are unclear, duplicative, antiquated…
Agri View: Meat Consumption
Everett Griner talks about meat consumption, now through 2025, in today’s Agri View. Americans eat more meat than anyone on this planet. You know why. And, you probably know records…
New Program Aimed at Increasing Prune Consumption
…of the prunes grown in the U.S. and 40 percent of the overall world supply. After a few years of decline, 2017 saw the industry return to a normal size…
Few Moments Wasted as Thousands Make Memories at Cattle Industry Convention
…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…