NCBA “Leader on this Issue,” Sen. Fischer Says (NCBA) — The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) applauded the introduction of the Real MEAT (Marketing Edible Artificials Truthfully) Act of 2019…
Groups Stress Swift Passage Needed for USMCA
…most important markets for American farmers, ranchers, and agribusinesses. This high-standard agreement builds upon our existing markets to expand United States food and agricultural exports and support food processing and…
NCBA Seeks Clarity and Consistency in Beef Origin Labeling Practices
…mission of FSIS is to ensure all meat and poultry products are safe, wholesome, not adulterated, and properly marked, labeled, and packaged. While FSIS has policy regarding origin labels, ultimately…
Farmers Receive an Average of 12 Cents of Every Thanksgiving Food Dollar
…costs go toward covering marketing, processing, wholesaling, distribution and retailing. Listen to the report below. Farmers Receive an Average of 12 Cents of Every Thanksgiving Food Dollar About the Author…
U.S. Pork Can Reduce Overall U.S. Trade Deficit with China by Nearly Six Percent
Fresh meat at the local market. China consumes around 28% of the world’s meat, half of it is pork. Credit: Maciej Bledowski / Shutterstock.com Nearly 200,000 New American Jobs; Doubling…
The Western View: Keep Your Pets Safe This Thanksgiving
…to remember that our pets can’t always eat the same thing as us. In fact, some human foods are poison to our pets. Turkey meat is just as good for…
Climate Considerations for Processing Tomatoes
…looking at processing tomato production in the Central Valley, researchers found that changing temperatures will likely have a noticeable impact on the timing of the growing season. “We looked at…
Poultry Groups Applaud Agreement to Resume Imports of U.S. Poultry Products to China
…market could result in $1 billion annually for chicken paws alone and, due to China’s meat protein deficit as a result of African Swine Fever, there could be as much…
American Poultry Farmers Regain Access to China
…global exports of poultry meat and products of $4.3 billion last year. Source: USDA Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey…
NPPC Launches ‘Pork O’ Clock’ Campaign Highlighting Importance of USMCA
…United States, Mexico and Canada. For example, tacos al pastor from Mexico have origins in the Lebanese method of cooking meat on a spit, referred to as shawarma. The tacos…
Another Increase in Irrigated Lands Regulatory Fees
…necessary for the review and processing of information that ensures farmers are in compliance of groundwater regulations. “Through the years they’ve kind of added and removed certain aspects of the…
Best Foods to Can for an Emergency
…stockpile. Meats that are safe to can include: chicken, turkey, beef, lamb, pork, sausage, veal, and venison. You can cut meat into strips, cubes, chunks, or use ground meat. Just…
Cattlemen Applaud Introduction of Real MEAT Act of 2019
Bill Aims to Combat Deceptive Labeling of Plant-Based Fake Meat (NCBA) — The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) applauded the bipartisan introduction of the Real MEAT (Marketing Edible Artificials Truthfully)…
2020 Enrollment for Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage Programs Open
…ARC and PLC Payments FSA began processing payments last week for 2018 ARC-County (ARC-CO) and PLC on covered commodities that met payment triggers on enrolled farms in the 2018 crop…