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Graduate student potato tour.
Idaho Ag Today
Ten University of Idaho graduate students who participated in a recent tour of the state’s potato industry witnessed the full supply chain.
Potato challenges
Idaho Ag Today
Potato growers face some hard challengesIt’s been a tough couple of years for U.S. and Idaho potato growers.
Unlocking New Uses for Almond Hulls
California Ag Today
Food companies may now begin exploring Almond Hull Powder as a potential ingredient in consumer products.
China Renews U.S. Beef Registrations
California Ag Today
USMEF says China’s renewed approvals could help restart purchases from American beef suppliers.
DOJ Investigates Beef and Dems Draw Farm Bill Batte Lines
The Agribusiness Update
The DOJ has launched an antitrust investigation into the nation’s beef processing industry, and battle lines are being drawn in the Senate for a possible late May or early June markup of the recently passed House farm bill.
Food and ag sectors economies
Idaho Ag Today
The combined food and agriculture sectors have a combined massive impact on the U.S. economy, according to a recently released report.
Sweet Trend Fuels Pistachio Boom
California Ag Today
Dubai chocolate’s popularity is helping push prices higher and creating new uses for California pistachios.
The Growing Role of Imported Beef
Southeast Regional Ag News
As U.S. production declines, global supply is stepping in to support ground beef demand.
Getting State Inspected Beef Sold Over State Lines
Line on Agriculture
The National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) is advocating for the expansion of meat processing capacity in the Farm Bill, with discussions ongoing in both the House and Senate to improve access to smaller processors and consumers. The NCBA is also pushing for a pilot program in the Farm Bill to allow custom exempt processors to sell beef directly to consumers within their state. Additionally, the NCBA supports the DIRECT Act, which would enable state-inspected plants to sell meat across sta
A Global Story Behind Every Burger
California Ag Today
Increasing beef imports are playing a key role in maintaining U.S. ground beef availability.
Beef Processing Modernization; Part of the USDA Beef Action Plan
Line on Agriculture
The USDA's Beef Action Plan includes a voluntary USA labeling program and beef modernization efforts. In addition, the plan includes a focus on enhancing inspection systems with technical efficiency without compromising the 100% inspection of each carcass.
USDA Launches Campaign on Updated “Product of USA” Label
California Ag Today
The agency says the change is intended to improve transparency and support domestic producers.
Behind the Grocery Bill
Southeast Regional Ag News
Most of what consumers spend on food never makes it back to the farm.
Pressure Builds on Beef Packers
California Ag Today
New insights show how limited cattle supplies are forcing gradual but significant industry changes.
Fewer Cattle, Big Consequences
Southeast Regional Ag News
A new newsletter from Derrell Peel explains how shrinking herd sizes are forcing changes in beef packing capacity.
Federal Help Sought for Peach Farmers
California Ag Today
Lawmakers urge swift action as growers confront mounting losses.
Ag financial impact
Idaho Ag Today
According to a recently released report, agriculture continues to be a major part of Idaho’s economy.
California Tomato Acreage Down and National Agriculture Day
The Agribusiness Update
California’s processing tomato acreage is set to decline for a third straight year, and leaders from across the U.S. ag sector will gather at USDA headquarters March 24th to celebrate National Agriculture Day.
Real sugar
Idaho Ag Today
Idaho lawmakers have approved a measure that asks the federal government to use real sugar in school meals rather than artificial sweeteners.