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Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Consumer News”

Finding a Balance for Food Labeling

Taylor Hillman May 3, 2017 Consumer News, Legislative

Newly appointed Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue answered questions from members of the National Association of Farm Broadcasters. Perdue was asked about food labeling and what the new administration might do …

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New Look Promoting California Avocados

Taylor Hillman October 15, 2016 Consumer News, Specialty Crops

The California Avocado Commission (CAC) had a new look at the Produce Marketing Association’s (PMA) Fresh Summit in Orlando, Florida. The commission was again promoting California avocados to buyers around …

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U.S. Breweries Ride Labeling Wave

Taylor Hillman July 14, 2016 Consumer News, General

Six U.S. breweries, including three of the largest, will start posting nutritional information on all containers for sale by 2020.

NPPC Opposes Proposed Animal Welfare Changes

Taylor Hillman July 14, 2016 Cattle, Consumer News, General, Industry News Release

The National Pork Producers Council wants its members to voice their opinions on the new organic animal welfare standards proposed by the U.S. Department of Ag. The standards are unprecedented …

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Women-In-Ag Trade Mission to the Far East in September

Taylor Hillman July 14, 2016 Consumer News, General, Industry News Release

The U.S. Department of Agriculture began its Women in Ag Initiative as a way to highlight the role that women play in the agriculture industry. The goal is to encourage …

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University of Idaho awarded more than $25 million in scholarships

Taylor Hillman July 13, 2016 Consumer News, Education

The University of Idaho has awarded more than $25 million in scholarship support to students for the 2016-17 academic year, as part of its mission to make higher education affordable …

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IndexBox Marketing: Orange Market In Crisis

Taylor Hillman July 13, 2016 Citrus, Consumer News, Industry News Release

According to a report by IndexBox Marketing, the orange market is in crisis.  One of the main reasons is the “citrus greening” disease, widespread in the key centers of orange …

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Cargill Selling Texas Feedlot Businesses

Taylor Hillman July 12, 2016 Cattle, Consumer News, General

Cargill announced the private company will sell two of its beef cattle feed yards in Bovina and Dalhart, Texas to Amarillo-based Friona Industries.

Industry Groups Urging House to Consider GMO Labeling

Taylor Hillman July 11, 2016 Consumer News, Education, Environment

If the U.S. House fails to consider the Senate approved GMO labeling bill this week, the fate of the legislation will be delayed until September.

Strong May Results for U.S. Beef, Pork Exports

Taylor Hillman July 11, 2016 Cattle, Consumer News, Trade

Red meat exports from the United States gained momentum in May with shipments of both beef and pork increasing significantly.

USDA Sets 2015 PLC Wheat, Oats Payment Rates

Taylor Hillman July 11, 2016 Consumer News, Environment, Field & Row Crops

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has set Price Loss Coverage payment rates for 2015 crops of wheat at 61 cents per bushel and oats at 28 cents per bushel. However, …

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Vermont Governor Critical of Senate GMO Labeling Bill

Taylor Hillman July 8, 2016 Consumer News, General, Industry News Release

As Congress inches closer and closer to passing a GMO labeling bill, Vermont’s Governor is criticizing the legislation because the bill is weaker than the Vermont law.

New Proposal Eases Cuba Travel Burden

Taylor Hillman July 8, 2016 Consumer News, General, Trade

The Department of Transportation Thursday proposed to select eight U.S. airlines to begin scheduled flights between the United States and Cuba.

Ag Economy Barometer Turns Higher in June

Taylor Hillman July 6, 2016 Consumer News, Education, Field & Row Crops

The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer moved higher in June with an index setting of 104, a seven-point increase over May’s report.

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