…through two different programs that seek to remedy the veterinary shortages. While not frequently mentioned in the discussion of the food supply chain, veterinarians play an integral role in keeping…
E. coli Investigation and Warning Fallout Continues
…supply during that time is dominated by the golden state. Monterey County Agriculture Commissioner Henry Gonzales told Salinas-based newspaper The Californian that it’s very likely from his region. Romaine growers…
Farm Bureau Survey: Thanksgiving Dinner Cost Down for Third Straight Year
…lowest since 2014. “Thanks to an ample supply, turkey remains affordable for consumers, which helps keep the overall cost of the dinner reasonably priced as well,” Newton said. The shopping…
Celebrating National Peanut Butter Lovers Month
…even on pizza! That’s right, a small pizza chain in Minnesota created its own pizza topped with pizza sauce, peanut butter, extra cheese, pepperoni and jalapenos. Peanut Butter has also…
USDA, Dairy Farmers Mark Start of the California Federal Milk Marketing Order
…milk production and with this new order more than 80 percent of the total U.S. milk supply will be covered by the 11 orders overseen by USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service…
IBM Trailing Blockchain in Food System
IBM began testing the traceability technology, blockchain, with several major retailers in October. Walmart, Kroger and several other retailers joined IBM’s blockchain project called ‘Food Trust’. The company stated in…
Agri View: BFTP-The Safest and Cheapest Food Supply
In this Blast from the Past episode of Agri View with Everett Griner, Everett talks about Americans having the safest and cheapest food supply in today’s Agri View. Everett also…
Proposed Bill to Spur Agriculture Innovation
…farmers, farmworkers, processors, and shippers at all levels of the supply chain.” The bill language calls for $10,000,000 dollars in available funds and access to Government facilities or a cooperative…
Halloween Pumpkin Leftovers
…loaded with antioxidants and disease-fighting vitamins. These gourds aren’t for carving, they are a super bonafide superfood. The bright orange color of pumpkin comes from its rich supply of beta-carotene,…
ASF Could Drastically Change China’s Pork Market
…supply shortages are being reported stemming from the ban on live hog transportation that was enacted to prevent further spread of the disease. The potential for radical change could “impact…
Industry Seeks Additional Tariff Relief as USDA Reports Increased Milk Production
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) noted increased milk production in its World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report for October. Milk production forecasts for 2018 and 2019 have been…
USDA Announces Early Release of Select Commodity Tables
…post online tables containing long-term supply, use, and price projections to 2028 for major U.S. crops and livestock products and will include supporting U.S. and international macroeconomic assumptions. The short-term…
Federal Agencies Combine Resources for Food Waste Initiative
…percentage of our food supply is lost or wasted,” U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue said in a news release. “As the world’s population continues to grow and the food…
Federal Reserve: NAFTA 2.0 Won’t Help Dairy Industry
…still needs congressional approval, Canada agreed to drop restrictions, allowing U.S. producers to supply up to 3.6 percent of Canada’s dairy market. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….