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There’s little room to make up for any new weather disruptions, with U.S. economic growth keeping tracks packed with consumer goods, building materials, oil, and grain.
Research shows small amounts of calcium oxide can neutralize the acid in distillers grains, a commonly used alternative to corn in many livestock feed mixes.
A new study reveals that conservation practices such as cover crops and no-till are catching on in Iowa.
There is nothing in President Barack Obama’s recently announced package of executive actions on immigration that directly reassures farmers and ranchers they’ll have efficient access to foreign-born labor.
Baleage lets producers keep more of their forage for cattle to eat later and increase profitability.
An online computer model can help producers select economical feed.
New study looks at how climate variability contributes to (or detracts from) worldwide grain output.
U.S. buyers are sourcing grain from other suppliers as Canadian companies are not confident they will get enough rail cars to deliver on southern rail corridors.
U.S. Sows More Soy as Corn Ends Run as Profit King: Commodities
Research showed that producers could safely feed soy hulls to their cattle without losing any feed value.
Sustainability demands from major food companies are steadily increasing. Why? There is a growing recognition that sustainability isn’t a feel-good proposition and as food-related businesses delve into the supply chain, sustainability makes for good market sense -- whether from the perspective of a farmer or a major company.
ORIGO today announced the launch of its new Kinetic rumen-friendly dry fat supplement for lactating dairy cows.
A Canadian company has pleaded guilty in federal court in Burlington, Vt. to charges that it brought drug-tainted cattle feed into Vermont and then made a false statement to Customs and Border Protection officials about it.
A jury awarded more than $4 million to the family of a farmworker electrocuted by a Southern California Edison power line.
Two members of Congress from Michigan plan to introduce legislation encouraging Great Lakes states to develop programs that reduce risk of pollution that causes harmful algae blooms.
Seven families were honored for their outstanding land management practices during the 2015 Cattle Industry Summer Conference.
Kopriva Angus and the Kopriva family of Raymond, S.D., were honored with one of seven regional Environmental Stewardship Award Program (ESAP) awards.
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Maggie Creek Ranch, the Searle Family and ranch manager Jon Griggs were honored with one of seven regional Environmental Stewardship Award Program (ESAP) awards.
American Fork Ranch of Two Dot, Mont., was honored with one of seven regional Environmental Stewardship Award Program (ESAP) awards.
The renowned 6666 Ranch in Guthrie, Texas, was honored with one of seven regional Environmental Stewardship Award Program (ESAP) awards.
New state-of-the-art facility further advances commitment to the next generation of calves.
The following article from The Packer’s “A Century of Produce,” was published in 1993. Robert Kasmire writes of the positive impacts made in the produce industry from the development of temperature control.
As California’s fall persimmon season approaches, Giumarra will be asking consumers #DoYouFuyu.
138-37 Food Corp., Almacenes Mexicanos NY Corp., Janet Food Corp., and YDW Produce Corp. are new companies to the Market. F C Bloxom Co. has been Endorsed. Farm To Table LLC and Hughes Produce Sales Inc. have updates.
The Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association, Maitland, is designating July 12 as #FairTradeForFarmers Day, asking for the public’s help to resist the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement.
Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A. Inc. has created a North America New Product Development team to oversee development of Del Monte and Mann Packing products.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has imposed sanctions on three businesses for violations of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act.
The Food and Drug Administration, which inspected a Del Monte Fresh Produce processing facility in the wake of salmonella cases linked to vegetable trays, has found no trace of salmonella.
Agro Torres Produce LLC and So Ono Food Products LLC had sanctions imposed by USDA. Spring Creek Produce LLC satisfied reparation order with USDA. Caribbean Harvest Inc and Earth Fresh Foods are new companies.
Hazel Technologies Inc., Miami, has completed successful commercial trials with tropical fruit distributors, seeing reduced shrink rates of up to 50%.