…pork for further processing. NPPC President Dr. Ron Prestage “NPPC is pleased that South Africa has followed through with a commitment to open its market to U.S. pork. Now, we…
Salt Out of Our Diet
…sodium-rich food additive) and soy sauce. Another culprit: pizza. Cheese is high in salt, and meat toppings, such as Canadian bacon and sausage, often contain high-sodium preservatives called sodium nitrites….
Preparing for an Uncertain Future with Climate Smart Agriculture
…field that will soon be planted to processing tomatoes, Fresno County UCCE advisor Dan Munk uncovers the residue from a winter cover crop of triticale. the timing and rate of…
Agri View: Women and Modern Agriculture
…they are very active in all regions. In fact, most fish processing is performed by women, either in their own household-level industries or as wage labourers in the large-scale processing…
New Pistachio Cultivar Shows Early Harvest
…the harvest period; however, the crop was ready so early that he suggested it may only be a good fit for groups who have their own processing facilities. Kallsen added…
Almond Board: More on AIM
…frog” toward the sustainable farmof the future. It will consider each component of almond farming, from land preparation and varietal development, to equipment and processing. – See more at: http://www.almonds.com/blog/about-almond-board/almond-industry-launches-strategic-plan-accelerate-innovation-and#sthash.GlUZDmUB.dpuf…
Indoor Farms Creates Optimal Environment
…Indoor Farms of America: After nearly 2 years of design and redesigning workshops, growing thousands of crop plants from seed to maturity, IP Patent processing, device mold construction, and first…
Agri View: Weather Damage
…the Texas Association of Dairymen (TAD) said that, during the storm, dairy employees and tanker trucks were unable to reach farms, causing hundreds of loads of milk ready for processing…
Third Farm in Ca. Awarded Top Grassfed and Animal Welfare Certification
…on our health, the environment, and animal welfare, many are seeking truly sustainable alternatives–including grassfed meat. According to recent research, demand for grassfed beef has increased by 25-30 percent every…
Grants for Food Safety and Plant Health Improvements
…fund 35 projects in AFRI’s Food Safety area, focused on enhancing food safety through improved processing technologies, effective mitigation strategies for antimicrobial resistance, improving food safety, and improving food quality….
Hortau Secures $10 Million Investment to Further Growth in North America
…is a $154.5-million fund, licensed as a Rural Business Investment Company (RBIC) by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), focusing on businesses involved in the production, processing and supply of…
Superbowl: Food Safety
…the whole game. • Keep hot food hot and cold food cold. • Use a food thermometer to ensure that meat and poultry are cooked to a safe internal temperature….
Wetter Winter Helps Ranchers Offset Lower Prices
…more expensive, Zimmerman said he thinks meat exports this year will hold steady or rise, in part because prices have dropped due to increased production, making U.S. meat products more…
Positions on Beef Promotion Operating Committee
…to own and operate their farm and ranch, also served in leadership positions in state and national beef industry organizations, including the North Dakota Beef Commission, U.S. Meat Export Federation,…