New Beef Cuts Look Promising

Randall Weiseman April 22, 2008 Beef, Cattle

Thanks to research funded by the beef checkoff, there are new beef cuts being developed which show great promise. ReportÂ (1:00 mp3)

First Psyllid in Imperial County Tests Positive for HLB Bacteria
An adult Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) sample collected from a rural residential property in Imperial County has tested positive for Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus (CLas), the bacteria that causes huanglongbing (HLB). The ACP sample was collected from a citrus tree on Oct. 30 and was confirmed positive for CLas on Nov. 13. This is the first […]
USDA to Purchase $30 Million of Fresh Citrus
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Nov. 24 announced its intent to purchase up to $30 million in fresh citrus from American farmers. Under Section 32 of the Agriculture Act of 1935, the USDA has the authority to purchase commodities from American farmers and producers and distribute the products to food banks and nutrition assistance […]