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Sparkling Beverage to Ring in the New Year
…holiday favorite has sales now growing to a point that they’re eating into the market share of Champagne, which is often sold at a much higher price point, in part…
Foreign Agricultural Service Looks Forward to Further Development in 2019
…organizations to engage with foreign buyers which generated more than $140 million in projected 12-month sales. USDA efforts to pursue export opportunities resulted in new or expanded market access for…
Perdue Details USDA Functions in the Event of a Lapse in Federal Funding
…permit. New timber sales. Most forest fuels reduction activities in and around communities. NASS statistics, World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report, and other agricultural economic and statistical reports and…
Perdue Applauds USDA’s 2018 Accomplishments
…of the whole-of-government effort. Wildfires In the past year, the USDA Forest Service treated more than 3.5 million acres to reduce hazardous fuels and improve forest health through timber sales…
Dollar Stores Putting Pressure on Local Grocers
…Dollar Tree have combined grocery sales that overshadow Whole Foods by more than $10 billion. While some dollar store outlets are moving to provide more fresh produce, overall the stores…
Hesitation in Celebrating Interim Trade Deal with China
…the agreement by making a significant purchase of U.S. soybeans; the first sizable order in six months. The U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed sales of 1.13 million tons of American…
World Ag Expo Gearing Up with Top Product Winners
…Andros Pre-Pruner attaches to the front of a tractor with a three-point hitch, utilizes the tractor hydraulic system, and has a one-handed controller. Dual cutters can be adjusted for pressure…
Dollar General to Increase Fresh Produce Offerings in 2019
…Todd Vasos noted that the recent remodels to more than 400 of their retail locations appear to have increased store performance. The company posted particularly strong sales growth in the…
Cattlemen Urge Action to Reduce Trade Barriers in Japan
…export market for U.S. beef, accounting for nearly $2 billion in sales in 2017. However, U.S. beef exports face tariffs as high as 50 percent under some circumstances. “NCBA strongly…
U.S. Beef Gains New Market Access in Morocco
…get a taste of it, they’ll surely want more.” In 2017, the United States was the world’s third largest beef exporter, with global sales of beef and beef products valued…
Almond Update: Consumer Panel Positive About Ag, Still Need Education
The Almond Board of California had a blind consumer panel at this year’s almond conference and their overall opinion about agriculture was surprisingly good. Yara North America Regional Sales Manager…
Specialty and Exotic Produce Delivery Possible with New Sysco Partnership
…approximately 330 distribution facilities around the world. The company serves more than 600,000 customer locations, generating sales of more than $58 billion for the fiscal year 2018. Specialty and Exotic…
Agriculture Groups Respond to USMCA Signing
…dairy products, accounting for $1.2 billion in sales last year. The United States commands a dominant market share in Mexico, with sales that amount to three quarters of its imported…