…food of Wuzhen town in China. “The U.S. pork industry is missing out on an unprecedented sales opportunity in China when it most needs an affordable, safe and reliable supply…
Thanksgiving Dinner Cost Rises Only a Penny
…from last year, after three years of decline since 2015,” said AFBF Chief Economist Dr. John Newton. “Americans continue to enjoy the most affordable food supply in the world, but most…
Agricultural Immigration Bill Moves Forward
…agricultural employees make to our food supply and rural communities than to deal fairly with immigrant employees and their immediate families,” Johansson said. “We urge Speaker Pelosi to bring the…
Climate Considerations for Processing Tomatoes
…a good focal point for future research. Another area of production which would be impacted by a shift in the production season would be seen further down the supply chain. …
Almond Update: Why Do Handlers Care About CASP
The topic of sustainability continues to grow and is making its way up the food chain. A session coming up at the 2019 Almond Conference will discuss how manufacturers are…
New Map Shows How Food Moves Through U.S.
A team from the University of Illinois recently developed the first high-resolution map of the American food supply chain. The map provides a comprehensive look at how food such as fruits and vegetables,…
Cattlemen Applaud Introduction of Real MEAT Act of 2019
…a safe, abundant, affordable food supply. This bill is about safety and transparency, and will make sure that meat-lovers and vegans alike have the transparency and honest labels that can…
Cargill and FFA Partner to Inspire and Educate Future Leaders
…supply chain lead and Chief Sustainability Officer for Cargill, and former member of the National FFA Organization Board of Directors. “Through agriculture, young people have the opportunity to develop and…
Prior Catastrophes Helped Prepare Napa Wineries for Power Outage
…of wineries in the Napa area have developed contingency plans. Most winemaking operations have some kind of generator supply, in some cases, wineries have implemented a multi-generator system. The spirit…
Utilizing the Three-Sisters Planting Method
…planting. Watch our video to learn all about it! Organic gardening, homesteading, farming, lifestyle & how-to videos from Peaceful Valley Farm & Garden Supply. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRLANoPbs1o Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester…
Preventing Horn Growth in Dairy Cows Through Genome Editing
…with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. There are still challenges that will need to be overcome before genome-edited bulls are allowed to enter the food supply chain, as regulations…
Voices Of The Valley Podcast: The Power of Data Through the Supply Chain
…successful supply chain visibility platform to be a tool for agriculture. During this episode of Voices of the Valley, John McPherson, director of global solutions for rfxcel, will share how…
The Western View: More Midwest Flooding: Can California Fill The Gap?
…of bad harvest can be absorbed, but what if it’s three or more? The damage to our food supply and our national economy could be staggering. I don’t have an…
Magical Wintertime Flower Famous for its Dark Past
…its famous use as a poison. Ancient Greeks used Hellebore in battle to poison a besieged city’s water supply, and in smaller doses to supposedly cure madness. The flower may…