…doubt call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline If you have questions about your Thanksgiving dinner, call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) to talk to a…
Turkey Farmers Feel Pain from GIPSA
…in the winter as they have to find temporary housing for a lot of birds. The interim rule would have made it easier for producers to sue the meat-packing or…
Agri View: Fighting Animal Diseases
Everett Griner talks about supplying healthy food to the population in today’s Agri View. Everett discusses animal diseases and some of the expenses incurred by producers to keep our meat…
Livestock Haulers Get Waiver From ELDS Regulations
…18, 2017, in commercial motor vehicles involved in interstate commerce, when operated by drivers who are required to keep records of duty status. ELDs, which can cost from $200 to…
Is Your Turkey Big Enough?
…a pound at 325-degrees. So for a 12-pounder: “It will take 3 hours if it’s thawed.” For more tips on buying and cooking turkeys, turn to the Meat and Poultry…
USDA Audit Finds Problems in Brazil’s Food Safety System
The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service found several problems in Brazil’s meat inspection system. FSIS conducted inspection audits on-site in Brazil from May 15 to June 2. The goal…
Study Says Ethanol Production Creates More Carbon Emissions
…production has fallen more than three percent between 2007 and 2017, while production per-acre increased by 16 percent over that time. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Agri View: Changing Diets
…meat” movement is getting people to change their diet cutting eating meat to just fruits and vegetables. Changing Diets Image: Homemade Vegan Pulled Jackfruit BBQ Sandwich with Coleslaw and Chips…
2017 A Good Year for Pumpkin Pies
Despite a scare in mid-August, the 2017 pumpkin crop is looking good. Not the jack-a-lantern type, although those did well, too. But, the kind used for pumpkin pie filling. Farmers…
Perdue: U.S. Farm Exports Hit 3rd Highest Level on Record
…agreements, enforcing existing agreements, and breaking down barriers to trade. Complete FY 2017 (Oct. 2016-Sept. 2017) agricultural export data are available from the Global Agricultural Trade System (GATS) database: https://apps.fas.usda.gov/gats/….
USDA/NIFA Invests in Programs to Increase Crop Productivity, Profitability, and Stewardship of Three Crops
…year 2017, the overall grants being announced for each program are listed below. Alfalfa and Forage Research Program: University of California, Davis, California, $290,000 University of California, Davis, California, $253,825…
Agri View: Citrus Production
Everett Griner talks about the outlook of the citrus production in today’s Agri View. Everett tells us how citrus from Brazil and California will provide and help cover the losses…
California’s Future Farmers Impress Secretary Perdue
…degree at California State University Chico, majoring in agricultural education. Secretary Perdue later stopped in Madera to tour Cavallero Farm. The owner of the farm, Mark Cavallero, was a 2017…
Weather Causes California Rice To Take Hit in 2017
California rice was poised for a good year in 2017 because of the record rainfall the state experienced over winter. However, weather extremes, weed, and pest pressures all contributed to…