…the downturn, Foglio believes strong marketing and quality California product could help stabilize the market over time. Also making headlines are two devastating fires: one at the Tomatek tomato processing…
Five-Point Food Safety Plan for Meat and Poultry Unveiled
In a major policy announcement, USDA Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins unveiled a new five-point food safety plan designed to enhance the safety of meat and poultry products in the…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 07-22-25
…$7,000 restitution payments. Enhanced border security, mandatory E-Verify, and expedited asylum processing are also baked into the legislation. The episode also featured a wide-ranging conversation with Stephen Paul of Homegrown…
Tariff Disrupts U.S.-Brazil Beef Trade
U.S. Imposes 50% Tariff on Brazilian Beef Brazilian meat exporters are reassessing their shipment plans to the United States after President Donald Trump announced a 50 percent tariff on Brazilian…
USDA Lab Opens with Food Safety Focus
…FSIS to Play Central Role The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), which is tasked with ensuring the safety, wholesomeness, and accurate labeling of meat, poultry, and egg products,…
Trump Administration Ends Regional Food Business Centers Program
…designed to foster long-term resilience in the food system. It aimed to help farmers and food entrepreneurs invest in processing infrastructure, diversify income sources, and reach broader markets—support strategies that…
U.S.-Indonesia Trade Deal Boosts Agriculture and Energy Exports
…two nations. The deal includes significant provisions for U.S. agriculture, energy, and food processing industries, creating expanded opportunities for American producers and exporters. U.S.-Indonesia Trade Deal Boosts Agriculture and Energy…
Senators Resist Effort to Override Prop 12
…bill would nullify state regulations like California’s Prop 12, which mandates that certain meat products sold in the state must come from animals housed according to specific animal welfare standards….
Almond Crop Forecast for a Strong Rebound
California Almond Production Projected at 3 Billion Pounds California’s almond industry is on track for a significant upswing in 2025, with production now forecast at 3 billion meat pounds. This…
Canada’s Trade Moves Raise Concerns for U.S. Meat Exporters
…Canada and the United States to continue their discussions. However, according to Erin Borror, Vice President of Economic Analysis at the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), deeper trade concerns remain—particularly…
Eli Whitney’s Cotton Gin Revolutionized American Agriculture
…that could clean cotton as fast as 50 people working by hand. This invention—the cotton gin—revolutionized cotton processing in the United States. The impact of the cotton gin on American…
Mexico Remains Top Market for U.S. Ag Exports in 2024
…billion worth of goods. Nearly half of that came from consumer-oriented products such as meat, dairy, processed foods, and beverages. Bulk commodities accounted for one-third of total shipments, led by…
American Butter Institute Challenges Country Crock “Butter” Label
…“almond milk” to “vegan burgers,” the rise of non-dairy and meat-free products has prompted regulatory scrutiny and sparked concern among commodity groups and traditional food producers. As the FDA evaluates…
California Pear Yields Set for Strong Comeback in 2025
…this season. Not only will this reinforce the fresh fruit market, but it also supports the processing industry, with an estimated 75,000 tons of Bartletts earmarked for canned goods, juices,…