The world's best beef is Japanese Kobe beef with an A5 grade, which means it offers the best marbling, taste and tenderness. But beyond the enjoyment of having Kobe beef as New York Strip Steaks or Tajima Kobe Beef Wagyu steaks, eating Kobe beef can also improve your health, thanks to the Kobe beef's very high levels of Omega 3 fatty acids, which can help improve your cholesterol levels and improve your heart health. …
The global pork industry had a generally good 2013 with the Rabobank five-nation finished hog price index averaging 151, an increase of 10% on 2012 and the highest level in the last five years. According to the Rabobank Pork Quarterly Q1 report, the price outlook for the global pork market for the remainder of Q1 and into Q2 2014 is steady. In combination with lower feed costs this will be positive for farmers' margins, despite the unknown impact of porcine epidemic diarrhoea virus (PEDv) in the US, Canadian and Mexican markets …
Tyson Foods, Inc. is partnering with Team Rubicon, a military veterans’ group, to enhance disaster relief efforts in the United States. The collaboration will combine Team Rubicon’s knowledge of logistics planning in the field with Tyson Foods’ experience in providing food to victims and volunteers. …
The purpose of this horticultural trip is to attend the 2014 California Spring Trials from April 8-10, 2014. The excursion is designed specifically for members of the greenhouse and floriculture industry and other horticulture professionals. This trip allows participants to visit the major horticultural companies that distribute plant materials and supplies and get a first-hand look at the products and new varieties that are available to the floriculture industry. …
Yesterday (January 29th), the U.S. House of Representatives passed the 2014 Farm Bill (H.R. 2642) with a bipartisan vote of 251-166. The bill, formally known as the Agricultural Act of 2014, has been in play since 2012 and will now move to the Senate for a vote, which is expected to take place in the coming days. All predictions are that it will pass the Senate and be signed into law by the President shortly, thereafter. For the horticulture industry, which is a component of specialty crops, there is expanded support for many of the programs we care most about. …
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