…presence in consumers’ lives. From the diversity of food products on grocery shelves, to safe drinking water, and climate adaptation– agricultural research is at the forefront of improving and innovating…
Statement by Bob Stallman, American Farm Bureau Federation President, On Farm Bill Expiration
…as to the safety net and risk management tools that are important in planning for next year’s crop. And come January, consumers once again face the impact of high food…
Hanford Meat Company Recalls Ground Beef
…recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers….
Fruits and Vegetable Crops Struggle in Some States
Here in California many shoppers are used to price differences between local and out-of-state produce. This summer’s very wet conditions in the southeastern states will likely mean consumers in those…
Farmer’s Markets Gain Popularity
…says farmers markets connect communities and are a win-win for consumers and producers. Click to Open or Download Audio Report For more on farmer’s markets and to find a market…
Farmers Market Week
Farmers markets are an integral part of the urban/farm linkage and have continued to rise in popularity. Farmers markets allow consumers to have access to locally grown, farm fresh produce,…
Consumers May Pay Less for Pork
Supermarkets may have incentives this holiday week to mark down prices for that “other white meat”. Gary Crawford explains. Click to open or download audio report…
Critical Reactions to House Vote
…the House of Representatives failed rural America and consumers when it voted down the Farm Bill yesterday afternoon. He said – quote – “Growing up on a dairy you always…
Costa: House Fails Rural America and Consumers
…in the face of our nation’s farmers, consumers, and rural economy. Sadly, the incompetence and short-sightedness of this body continues to amaze me. Despite the Speaker’s commitment to pass the…
Beef Label Changes to Come?
USDA food safety officials want consumers to know if the beef cuts they are buying have been mechanically tenderized. Gary Crawford has the details. Click to open or download audio…
USDA, Dairy Producers Renew Agreement
…responsibly, while bolstering an important rural economy, and this new MOU lays out the roadmap for more improvements. That’s good for dairy, good for the economy and good for consumers.”…
United Fresh Nominations for Board Officers
…World, Gordon is the liaison between growers, customers, and consumers, managing all international and domestic sales and marketing activities for the company. He is active in the industry’s trade associations,…
Fruit Growers Seeing Higher Prices
…up, which is now also reflected at the grocery store. But USDA Economist Kristi Plattner says there’s good news for strawberry-loving consumers. A strong strawberry season could lower retail prices….
Beef Prices to go Up
The latest cattle report shows the smallest amount of cattle in the last 17 years. Consumers can expect that to be reflected at the grocery story. Gary Crawford reports. Click…