…California. In effect for just over six months, pork sales have dropped across the state. That’s from data compiled by the USDA’s Office of the Chief Economist (OCE). The OCE…
Global Direct-to-Consumer Food Market Growing
…distribution channels is a prominent challenge for the players in direct-to-consumer food sales. Consumers’ increasing focus on health and wellness is a major trend in the DTC food market. North…
Angola as Agricultural Trade Mission Destination
Shutterstock image USDA’s inaugural ag trade mission for the year takes place this week in Angola, with participants hoping to expand sales of their respective products within that African market….
Cell-Cultured Meat Labeling Questions
…we looking at a point where you may have sales taking from a grass-fed cattle that then can be labeled as a grass fed cell cultured product or a range-free…
Nine California Counties Among Top 10 in U.S. Ag Sales
The 2022 USDA Census of Agriculture (.pdf) is now out, and it shows how important California agriculture is. Fresno County ranked #1 in the U.S. Agricultural sales in Fresno County…
California Chill Report: Starting the 2023-2024 Dormant Period
…trees will wake up from dormancy, which will have a significant influence on bud break. Director of Sales for Alzchem, John Meyer highlighted some tools that are available to growers…
USDA to Conduct the 2023 Census of Aquaculture
…surface water acres and sources, and sales. Federal, state, and local governments, agribusinesses, trade associations, and producers use these data. “The information that respondents provide will serve as the foundation…
Turkey Industry Less Dependent on Holiday Whole Bird Sales
…turkey industry is less dependent on holiday whole bird sales these days. USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam explains. “The turkey industry has diversified in terms of providing more products, either…
Shifting Consumer Demand for Dairy Foods Fuels Butterfat Boom
…will continue to grow in sales and volume for the foreseeable future. U.S. consumers have shifted away from margarine and reduced-fat dairy foods over the last decade as nutritional science…
Second Annual FFA Future Leaders Fundraising Drive Underway
…field, and $10,000 scholarships for students pursuing agriculture-related four-year majors. In partnership with the National FFA Organization, Tractor Supply Company Foundation is underwriting the scholarship. “Tractor Supply is deeply invested…
Organic Fresh Produce Continues Making Gains in Sales and Volume
…sales. The organic berry category led with $461 million in sales, showing a 6.9 percent year-over-year increase, while organic broccoli experienced the highest sales jump at 14 percent. However, packaged…
Christmas Tree Cutting in National Forests
…tree permit sales through local offices, but now it’s even easier. Christmas tree permits for those wishing to cut their tree in their local or favorite National Forest are now…
Ag Export Market Development to Receive $1.3 Billion in Support
…previous funding on protecting wheat export sales and building a foundation for growth in new markets. While commending the introduction of RAPP, Peters emphasized the importance of long-term increases in…
Dairy Checkoff’s Pizza Partnerships Growing Cheese Sales
Increasing cheese sales through pizza. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by gaurav tiwari from Pixabay A new dairy checkoff growth program with pizza partners is expected…