…sales dropped stemming from a series of reports about the company’s Lean Finely Textured Beef product broadcast by ABC News. BPI laid off roughly 750 employees and closed facilities in…
GOP’s Evolving Tax Plan May See Changes
…will generate investment and new tax revenue, but conservatives want offsetting savings by ending popular tax breaks–state and local sales tax exemptions, among them. From the National Association of Farm…
Farm Safety on a Budget
…more common tractor accidents could be easily prevented with minimal cost in terms of time and money. Tractors Cruse says small investments can give farmers a great return on safety….
New Zealand Triples U.S. DDGS Purchases
…market is currently small, these sales represent the potential for demand growth. A spokesperson with USGC says: “We expect to see strong demand for U.S. DDGS into this market in…
Rural Mainstreet Index Lower
The Rural Mainstreet Index fell to its lowest level of the year last month as farmland prices declined and agriculture equipment sales were dismal. The index, compiled by Nebraska’s Creighton…
USDA Trade Mission to Expand Export Opportunities for U.S. Agriculture in Brazil
…Ill. USDA trade missions open doors and deliver results for U.S. exporters, giving them the opportunity to gather market intelligence and develop strategies to start or expand their sales in…
Every Winery Needs a Dog
…come around for the tastings. Sure, a little love and scratch behind the ears may also help boost some sales. But on a serious note Dogs can help protect other…
2016 Sales of U.S. Certified Organic Agricultural Production Up
California continues to lead in certified farms, acres, sales Sales of organic agricultural production continued to increase in 2016, when U.S. farms produced and sold $7.6 billion in certified organic…
Plant-Based Food Sales Up 8 Percent from 2016
…growth in plant-based food sales at 8.1 percent over last year. Plant-based dairy alternatives are a fast-growing segment, with 20 percent growth and topping $700 million in sales over the…
Beef Industry to White House: Scuttling KORUS is Also a ‘Job Killer’
…that’s on the line with KORUS…tape Manufacturing U.S. beef sales in number-two buyer Korea are up over 80-percent or to around one-billion dollars under KORUS, as tariffs move to zero…
Farm Income Projected to Increase Slightly
…2016, there will be an uptick in both net farm and net cash income in 2017 American Farm Bureau. Federation Chief Economist Dr. Bob Young says livestock sales are driving…
Saudi Arabia Nearly Doubles U.S. Corn Imports In 2016/2017
…The Saudi dairy industry is one of the most modern in the world and the country’s large poultry industry processes fresh product for domestic use as well as sales to…
USDA Forecasts Increase in Farm Income
…the sale of crop inventories. The net cash farm income measure counts those sales as part of current-year income while the net farm income measure counted the value of those…
Agriculture Looks for Ways to Boost Exports
…the South African market, but Warner says the pork industry’s pressing for a bigger opening. Sales in the EU are just a fraction of U.S. pork exports. Closed markets include…