…out that soybeans have lost 20 percent of their value since May. He says, “If sales have to be made at these price levels, this will show up as a…
Valley Ventures Accelerator Fueling Innovation; Accepting Fall Applications
…throughout California,” Francis said. “HerdDogg utilized the Valley Ventures program to assist with improving sales, building a sales team and raising a second round of funding.” Companies accepted into the…
Organic Group Sues Ben & Jerry’s Over Advertising Claims
The Organic Consumers Association has filed suit against Vermont-based Ben & Jerry’s for deceptive labeling, marketing and sales of Unilever’s Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream products. The suit was filed…
Tractor, Combine Sales Increase in June
…tractor sales were up four percent. Meanwhile, sales of two-wheel drive 100-plus horsepower tractors were up 16 percent, while four-wheel drive tractors were up 23 percent. Combine sales were up…
Agri View: Farm Technology and the ATV
…people on the farm. That distinction has always belonged to the tractor. The study showed that among youth, 17 and under, ATV’s were a source of 33 percent of farm…
Organic Foods Set to Continue Growing
Around the globe, organic farming is practiced in 162 countries. North America leads the charge in sales and has the highest projected growth rate. In a new report by Zion…
Agri View: Evolution of the Tractor
…bit about the evolution of the tractor, and what the tractor means to the world population in today’s Agri View. Evolution of the Tractor 3-point hitch The tractor has been…
EPA RFS Volumes Proposal Expected Friday
…of agriculture leaders that the EPA would move forward with a waiver to allow year-round E15 sales. Still, the ethanol industry is awaiting further word of action on the issue….
Plant-Based Milk Alternatives Changing Dairy Market
A new report from CoBank predicts continued double-digit growth in the plant-based milk alternatives market. The report says sales are up 61 percent over the past five years, with slower…
Sales of Organic Poultry Hits New Record in 2017
Sales of organic poultry, meat and fish have reached over $1 billion for the first time in 2017, according to the Organic Trade Association’s (OTA) 2018 Organic Industry Survey. Sales…
Agri View: Vidalia Onions
…a man and a tractor. Weather is another important factor. What is important is getting the crop ready for market. It is not critical, but planting and harvest has a…
Cauliflower Consumption Grows with Changing Diet Trends
…pounds in 2016. Market research from Nielsen also showed that sales of products that contain cauliflower also rose by 71 percent in value in the previous year. The growth of…
EPA Admin Says EPA Will Move on Year-Round E15
…but the proposal also included year-round E15 sales. Pruitt told the group he believes E15 should be available year-round. He said the EPA has the authority and will seek a…
Mexico Turning to EU and Others to Replace U.S. Pork Imports
…will still be able to compete under the quota but is expected to see a sharp loss in sales from the Mexican tariffs. The United States sent 25 percent of…