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Shining Light on Farm & Food Policy for 20 Years.
Monday, December 23, 2024
American beef cattle are getting better quality grades than they used to, and some industry leaders think it's time to change the grading system to reflect that.
The American beef cattle herd is as small as it has been since the 1950s, giving producers booming sales checks, but squeezing packers and consumers with higher prices.
Cattle producers should be in line for a profitable year in 2023, but consumers will see higher prices at the grocery store as a result of an expected drop in production.
Governor Gavin Newsom has appointed six and reappointed six individuals to the California State Board of Food and Agriculture and Deputy Secretary for Climate and Working Lands Virginia Jameson has been tapped to represent the California Department of Food and Agriculture on the Integrated Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Program Technical Advisory Council.
Tom Chapman has been selected as the next CEO and executive director of the Organic Trade Association and Dairy MAX has promoted Marty McKinzie to chief growth officer and has brought on Kay Johnson Smith as chief operating officer.
