The Department of Agriculture has released a new procedure allowing certified organic meat and poultry producers to obtain approval of non-GMO label claims, based on the products organic certification. Announced…
Agri View: Beefalo
Everett Griner talks about Beefalo or Buffalo, meat consumption is growing in today’s Agri View. Beefalo I still haven’t seen any Buffalo beef in markets in my area, but I…
The California Kitchen: Meat Loaf
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing meat loaf with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 lb Ground Beef 2 eggs 4…
U.S. Cattlemen’s Convention Discusses Industry Challenges
…be, “trading against you in the marketplace. The North American Meat Institute represents meat packers and said the accusation are wildly inaccurate, saying time and time again the markets have…
WASDE at a Glance
…forecast for total red meat and poultry production for 2016 is reduced from last month as beef, pork, and broiler production forecasts are lowered. Turkey production is raised. Beef production…
Dairy Fighting for Immigration, TPP, and Child Nutrition
…the fact remains that we have a serious mismatch between the supply of workers available to farming and agriculture, and the labor demand on dairy farms, orchards, nurseries, meat packing…
Women in Agriculture Trade Mission is Underway
…for U.S. agricultural exports reaching $23.5 billion. Sustained high demand for bulk commodities such as soybeans and cotton continues, and demand for high-value food, meat and alcohol products is surging….
China Plans to Dramatically Increase Soybean Acres
…the world, while rising world incomes are driving the demand for meat higher as well. The country has an oversupply of corn stocks as production has grown every year but…
Water Use/Climate Research Fellowships for CA Students
…Study of the Aqueous Phase Processing of Organic Aerosols through Carbon Stable Isotope Analysis Award amount: $132,000 University of Arizona: 1 award Project title: Uncertainty for America’s Coasts: The Future…
Agri View: More Ag Technology
…and water quality. It also gives producers greater control over plant and animal production, processing, distribution, and storage, which results in: Greater efficiencies and lower prices Safer growing conditions and…
Essential Meat Thermometer
…can’t tell whether meat is safely cooked by looking at it. Any cooked, uncured red meats – including pork – can be pink, even when the meat has reached a…
Labor Day Grilling Safety
…it to 160-degrees.” For more cookout information – call the Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-M-P-Hotline. From: USDA USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline: 1-888-MPHotline The USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline…
Suggested Cooking Temps for Meat and Poultry Products
Marianne Gravely with USDA’s Meat and Poultry Hotline giving the proper grilling temperatures for various types of meat and poultry. Meat and Poultry Products…
Planning a Safe Picnic
…can be sure that you have cooked the meat thoroughly.” Also know or make a list of the temperatures needed to kill any bacteria that might be on the meat…