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California Farmworkers Absent and Revised Grizzly Listing Denounced
The Agribusiness Update
Scores of California farmworkers stayed home last week amid an immigration enforcement operation by U.S. Border Parol in Kern County, and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and the Public Lands Council denounced the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s revised grizzly bear listing.
Is Beef Getting the Boot in Dietary Guidelines?
California Ag Today
Drafted recommendations for the next rendition of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans are said to call for greater intake of plant-based foods while limiting consumption of beef and starchy vegetables like potatoes.
California Water Use Challange and International Sweetener Symposium
The Agribusiness Update
State and federal agencies face a challenge to balance the beneficial uses of water needed by farmers with needs of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta ecosystem amid weather challenges, and bipartisan support for U.S. sugar policy and the International Sweetener Symposium in Seattle.
Gas Prices and War
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Renewable Fuels Association chief Geoff Cooper breaks down what the threat of war between Russia and Ukraine means for gas prices.
National Grange on Gallup Poll Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
National Grange pleased with survey results showing agriculture at the top of most positively viewed industry, followed by grocery and restaurants ... all food related.
FFA Numbers Hit Record High and Schools Buy Food Differently
The Agribusiness Update
FFA membership numbers reach all-time high, and Schools are buying food differently amid COVID-19 pandemic.
EPA Draft Regulation on Acrylamide
California Ag Today
Affecting food and agriculture, the EPA recently came out with a draft regulation on acrylamide.
GMO Cofounder Retires and Farm Groups Urge Farm Bill
The Agribusiness Update
GMO Cofounder Robert Fraley will continue to push benefits of GMO's in retirement, and 150 Farm Groups appealing Congress for speedy Farm Bill solution.
China Import of American Goods and U.S. Beef in Brazil 1 year
The Agribusiness Update
China agrees to import more American Agriculture and Energy products, and U.S. beef in Brazil more than a year after reintroduction following 2003 Mad Cow scare.
Humane Society Scandal and Cattle Industry Has Good 2017
The Agribusiness Update
Scandal rocks Humane Society as president resigns amid sexual harassment allegations, and Cattle industry enjoys healthy 2017 across the board.
GM Potato - Don't Be Frightened, Be Informed
Food Forethought
J.R. Simplot Co.'s new genetically modified potato has been approved by the USDA, but that doesn't mean squat to McDonald's.
McDonald's Says No to GMO & Cold Weather Halts Apple Harvest
Northwest Report
Simplot's new GMO potato will not be on McDonald's menu...the recent cold weather has put an end to the apple harvest...and Lacy has a look at rainwater runoff.
GMO Potatoes
Line on Agriculture
New genetic modifications are making potatoes even better.
More On Acrylamide
Line on Agriculture
What is being done to limit the acrylamide in some foods?
Acrylamide Research
Line on Agriculture
An industry expert takes a look at the acrylamide issue in the potato industry.
Building a Strong Front
Line on Agriculture
It will take an effort by the potato industry to get the word out that potatoes and french fries are not bad to eat.
Focusing on Acrylamide
Line on Agriculture
The potato industry is behind a unified effort to learn more about acrylamide.
My Food Plate
Land & Livestock Report
The food pyramid is gone and now there is the food plate...a better way to understand good nutrition.
TSA Changes Pat-Downs & Tracking Food Supplies
Northwest Report
The TSA is changing the way they screen children...the G20 Summit hopes to increase the tracking of global food supplies & Lacy looks at the changes between the Food Pyramid and My Plate.
Reducing Acrylamides Part 2
Line on Agriculture
Acrylamides are an unwanted side effect of deep frying things like potato chips and French fries. Exactly what effect it has on the human is still being studied but industry leaders recognize that they need to reduce acrylamides.