This info provided by Gary K. England, Sumter County, FL commercial horticulture agent AGRItunity 2010, a West Central Florida farming conference and trade show, will take place 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 23 at the Sumter County Fairgrounds near Webster. The conference’s keynote address features well-known local food advocate Sharon Yeago of the Farmers Market Coalition. She’ll …
NCBA Supports Interstate Shipments
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association recently submitted comments to USDA’s Food Safety Inspection Service in support of a proposed rule to allow the interstate shipping of certain meat and poultry products.
Mechanically Tenderized Concerns
Due to the recent beef recall, there is a call for labels identifying mechanically tenderized beef and pork products.
Swine Industry Problem in 2009
The H1N1 virus forced the pork industry to go on the offensive this past year.
Change to Hogs and Pigs Reporting Ranges
The National Agricultural Statistics Service has changed some market hog weight group categories used in its quarterly Hogs and Pigs report.
Good-by 2009
2009 was not one of the best years for farmers and Everett Griner tells us why.
Meat Production Lowered Exports Raised
USDA has adjusted its meat production estimates for both 2009 and 2010.
Christmas Trees
Did you know that there are three trees planted for each one cut? Everett Griner tells us this and much more today.
Food Price Inflation Lowest In Years
Consumers had a little more money to put towards what is under the tree, versus what is being served on the table this Christmas.
Russia Sets Pork and Poultry Quota
Russia has lowered its import quotas for U.S. pork and poultry for next year.