…delegation has just finished a traditional Texas barbecue. With the help of their translator, I ask them what they think of the native pecan. They tell me the meat is…
Agri View: China Relations
…China’s top supplier of imported soybeans, cotton, meat, cereal grains, cattle hides, distillers dried grains, and hay. Soybeans, Grains, and Cotton Dominate China’s Agricultural Imports Two decades ago, China was…
Agri View: Cost of Food
…you can’t build them back overnight.” Cattle inventory is down because the expense of raising, slaughtering and selling steers for meat at market is high, while the return is basically…
Food Prices 2016
…at prices for other things that are factors for production such as cost of transportation, price for oil or diesel, food processing costs, and we also look at retail grocery…
Agri View: Cheese Flavors
…the milk (including the animal’s diet), whether they have been pasteurized, the butterfat content, the bacteria and mold, the processing, and aging. Herbs, spices, or wood smoke may be used…
Agri View: Organic Food Scammers
…well as meat and vegetable producers, have been caught and cited for claiming and labeling food as organic. The reason is simple: Organic foods are more expensive. They often actually…
HLB-Positive Psyllid Detected in LA County
…tested and is also negative for the disease. The residence falls well within the Hacienda Heights quarantine area. Extensive inspection, sampling and processing of plant samples have not yet detected…
Agri View: Pork Exports Up
Everett Griner talks about pork exports and Japan consuming more pork in today’s Agri View. Pork Sales Up From U.S. Meat Export Federation U.S. Pork Events Draw Very Positive Media…
American Farm Bureau Expresses Support for Senate Child Nutrition Legislation Goals
…dietary guidelines which include dairy, meat, fruits and vegetables, and grains.” “Lifelong healthy eating habits begin with children having healthy choices—and school food programs are pivotal in shaping those healthy…
Agri View: COOL Labeling
…the law include muscle cut and ground meats: lamb, goat, and chicken; wild and farm-raised fish and shellfish; fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables; peanuts, pecans, and macadamia nuts; and…
Wet Weather Doesn’t Hinder Citrus Harvest
…enough fruit into processing plants to carry packing and shipping activities for a week or more at a time, said Bob Blakely, vice president of Exeter-based California Citrus Mutual. “If…
USDA Awards $3 Million for Robotics Research
…to be investigated include: Automated systems for inspection, sorting, processing, or handling of animal or plant products (including forest products) in post-harvest, processing or product distribution environments. Improved robotics for…
2015 Dietary Guidelines Support Lean Beef in a Healthy Diet
…a healthy diet and confirm that Americans are, on average, consuming lean meat in daily amounts that are consistent with the recommendations for protein foods. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President…
Exports to South Africa
…Opportunity Act. The agreement was reached following intense U.S. government engagement with South African officials over the last year. Only a limited number of U.S. poultry and meat products have…