Showing posts with label pork. Show all posts
Showing posts with label pork. Show all posts

Saturday, July 1, 2017

July is National Grilling Month


July is National Grilling Month.

While it's true that some people grill year-round, July is highlighted as the weather has become very nice, more people are outside and it's the perfect time for cooking outside.

According to the National Day Calendar website, "Summer is the time for the best outdoor cooking, so it is no surprise July is National Grilling Month."

Anyone thinking of grilling can buy meat at area grocery stores, locally owned meat markets or -- better yet -- find a local farmer who raises beef, pork or poultry and buy fresh meat right from them. 

That way, you not only will be getting local farm raised product, but you'll also be helping one of your neighbors by putting some money into their pockets.

So fire up that grill and get out and cook something! Oh and remember, in addition to meat, veggies also are great on the grill and those can be purchased from your local farmer too!!

Sunday, March 5, 2017

New York's Commercial Red Meat Production Up in January

Commercial red meat production for New York totaled 3.7 million pounds in January, up 21 percent from the 3 million pounds produced in January 2016. 

Cattle slaughter totaled 3,000 head, up 7 percent from January 2016. The average live weight was up 14 pounds from the previous year, at 1,210. 

Calf slaughter totaled 5,600 head, up 70 percent from January 2016. The average live weight was down 41 pounds from last year, at 115 pounds. 

Hog slaughter totaled 5,400 head, up 59 percent from January 2016. The average live weight was down 4 pounds from the previous year, at 264 pounds. 

Sheep slaughter totaled 4,400 head, 2 percent above last year. The average live weight was 104 pounds, down 3 pounds from January a year ago.

Tuesday, November 24, 2015