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

egg prices

Prices of Retail Eggs Continue to Fall

Dan September 19, 2023Consumer News, Economy, Eggs, Poultry, This Land of Ours

If you’ve noticed you’re paying less for eggs, you’re not imagining things. Gary Crawford has the story coming up in today’s This Land of Ours report. A friend of mine …

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Sabrina Halvorson
groceries

Consumers Expect to Pay More for Groceries

Dan February 24, 2023Consumer News, This Land of Ours

And the survey says: We’re planning to pay more for groceries. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. A new survey finds consumers expect to pay more for groceries …

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Sabrina Halvorson
food safety

Food Safety Tips to Consider When Visiting Farmers Markets

Dan March 22, 2022Consumer News, Disease, Fruits & Vegetables, This Land of Ours, Vegetables

Some food safety tips to consider when visiting Farmers Markets.  That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Farmers markets offer some of the freshest produce and vegetative products you …

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Cathy Isomfarmers market

Finding a Balance for Food Labeling

Taylor Hillman May 3, 2017Consumer 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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Food LabelingSonny Perdue
California Avocado Commission cac

New Look Promoting California Avocados

Taylor Hillman October 15, 2016Consumer 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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cacCalifornia Avocado Commission

U.S. Breweries Ride Labeling Wave

Taylor Hillman July 14, 2016Consumer News, General

Six U.S. breweries, including three of the largest, will start posting nutritional information on all containers for sale by 2020. Sponsored ContentPurina Podcast: Managing for Success from One Life Phase …

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NPPC Opposes Proposed Animal Welfare Changes

Taylor Hillman July 14, 2016Cattle, 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, 2016Consumer 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, 2016Consumer 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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citrus

IndexBox Marketing: Orange Market In Crisis

Taylor Hillman July 13, 2016Citrus, 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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citruscitrus greening

Cargill Selling Texas Feedlot Businesses

Taylor Hillman July 12, 2016Cattle, 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. Sponsored ContentPurina Podcast: Managing for Success from …

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Industry Groups Urging House to Consider GMO Labeling

Taylor Hillman July 11, 2016Consumer 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. Sponsored ContentPurina Podcast: Managing for …

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

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

Red meat exports from the United States gained momentum in May with shipments of both beef and pork increasing significantly. Sponsored ContentPurina Podcast: Managing for Success from One Life Phase …

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USDA Sets 2015 PLC Wheat, Oats Payment Rates

Taylor Hillman July 11, 2016Consumer 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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