…ethical principles in caring for their animals, in protecting the environment and public health and in providing safe, wholesome, nutritious pork products to consumers worldwide. For more information, visit www.nppc.org….
ASTA Seeds Conference: New Varieties For Growers
…growers can expect to see new seed varieties coming out in the market. He says consumers play a part in new seed varieties, so growers can continue to provide what…
Trying To Predict the Future of Ag
…is counting on better weather this year and more production. Glauber says over all it should be a good farming year. But, Ricky Volpe says consumers won’t be so lucky….
California Dairies Await CDFA Decision
…increase would be in how much the dairies are paid for their milk, not in what consumers pay at the grocery store. Owners from several dairies around the state attended…
Dairy Leaders Worry About Prices
Dairy leaders around the nation say consumers should be concerned about the fate of the farm bill. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Without the…
Christmas Tree Farmers See Rise in Sales
…appears more families under the age of 35 are wanting to buy real trees, and there’s a larger variety of farmed Christmas trees to meet the needs of consumers. A…
Winter Farmers Markets Gain Popularity
…a 52 percent increase in winter markets. Winter markets are a win-win situation, giving farmers a place to direct sell winter crops, and offering consumers fresh, locally-grown food year round….
Western Growers To Tell Consumers About Ag
Western Growers Association is currently rolling out a campaign for external audiences, such opinion leaders, elected officials and journalists, about what Western Growers farmers do and what they require to…
“Buy Ag” This Holiday Season
…Friday event every year, encouraging everyone to buy local and buy ag. Milla says local wineries are now offering consumers more choices, and that means better shopping. Click here for…
California Egg Farmers File Lawsuit
…ACEF said consumers are the ones who will lose in the long run. “Unfortunately, consumers need to realize that the availability of safe, fresh California eggs may no longer exist…
Fresh Vegetable Prices Headed Down
There’s a little bit of good news for consumers at the grocery story. They may soon be paying less for fresh fruits and vegetables. Click to Open or Download Audio…
Animal Rights Activists vs Beef Checkoff
…demand for beef. “Their actions will impact consumers by increasing protein costs at the grocery store. They are no friend to family farmers and ranchers or consumers and will be…
AF36 Approved for Pistachios
…of commodities to consumers or to animals as feed. For this season there is enough material to treat at least 60,000 acres—possibly much more due to a drought in Texas,…
USDA’s MyPlate Celebrates First Anniversary
Contact: USDA Office of Communications (202) 720-4623 MyPlate Serves as Reminder to Help Consumers Make Healthy Food Choices BOSTON, May 30, 2012 — Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan today joined…