…pioneer and leader in the fresh produce processing and foodservice industries. For close to eight decades, Bay Cities Produce has been a leader in the foodservice sector, specializing in fresh-cut…
US Apple Association Reports Fresh Apple Storage
…1, fresh apple storage is 92.7 million bushels, a 5% decrease from the previous year but 12% above the five-year average. Processing apples are down 5% year-over-year to 37.5 million…
NPPC Unhappy with Dietary Guidelines
…the science.” The Committee’s most egregious “scientific” recommendations include reducing and replacing red meat with plant-based proteins, which would lead to several, significant nutrient gaps and deficiencies. This move will…
American Agriculture History Minute: Ohio, Early Agriculture Capital
…1810, Dayton had a tobacco processing plant. Cincinnati was known as Porkopolis, with the largest pork processing plant at the time. Cyrus McCormick invented the reaper and Obed Husse, the…
Smithfield CEO Confident in Growth, Downplays Industry Challenges
…how immigration policies might affect meatpacking labor, but Smithfield’s leadership remains confident in its ability to adapt. Smithfield has also shifted focus toward its packaged meats business, featuring well-known brands…
NASDA Sets Federal Policy Priorities for 2025
…livestock. Finally, NASDA is pushing for increased federal funding for state cooperative agreements. These programs help coordinate regulatory efforts between state and federal agencies, particularly in food safety, meat and…
Tomato Processors Anticipate a Decrease in Contracted Tons for 2025
Tomatoes on the conveyor belt of an automatic washing machine in the tomato processing plant. DepositPhotos image West California’s tomato processors anticipate a 10% decrease in contracted tons for 2025,…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 01-24-25
…Adversary Risk Management Act (FARMS Act) by Senators Tommy Tuberville and John Fetterman. This bipartisan bill aims to scrutinize and manage foreign ownership of U.S. agricultural land, processing, packaging, and…
Almond Update: Orchard Challenges Highlight Need for Balance in Supply and Demand
…in the farming and processing industry, emphasized the importance of cold winter temperatures, known as chill hours, for tree dormancy and crop production. “Last year, we saw the lack of…
Beagle Brigade Secures the Nation’s Agricultural Gateways
…handlers to pinpoint unauthorized fruits, vegetables, and meat items that could harbor harmful organisms. Beagles are chosen for this critical task due to their exceptional sense of smell, eagerness to…
Vilsack Finalizes Third Rule Under the Packers and Stockyards Act
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack has finalized a third rule under the Packers and Stockyards Act aimed at leveling the playing field for farmers who contract with meat and poultry processing…
November U.S. Beef Exports
…particularly China, Taiwan, and Japan, showed strong demand, with Japan maintaining steady levels. Mexico in Latin America and Egypt in variety meat also performed well. November highlights slides pdf-version-1Download The…
USDA Finalizes Key Reforms for Farmers
…the food dollar stays with the farmers,” said Andy Green, Senior Advisor for Fair and Competitive Markets. He highlighted the administration’s broader achievements, including investments in processing capacity and measures…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 01-13-25
…addressed concerns about the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, particularly the advisory committee’s recommendation to reduce red meat consumption. Johnson stressed the nutritional importance of animal-based proteins and the potential negative…