…disadvantage relative to other states and foreign countries. These proposed fuel tax increases, including a 500% increase in the diesel sales tax, will disproportionately hit agriculture and communities dependent on…
March Dairy Market Report
…production to overtake consumption growth, boosting inventories and putting pressure on prices. Commercial Use of Dairy Products Fluid milk sales dropped by 1.2 percent from a year earlier during the…
Guatemala to Eliminate Tariffs on U.S. Chicken Products
…leg quarters to enter duty-free each year through December 31, 2021. Any remaining tariffs and quotas will be eliminated, effective January 1, 2022. Sales of U.S. chicken leg quarters to…
Report Highlights Changes in Community Supported Agriculture Business Model
…expected increased sales at on-farm retail markets, 60 percent expected increased sales to restaurants, and 58 percent expected increased sales to grocery accounts. Product variety and season extending techniques are…
USDA Trade Mission to Explore Export Opportunities in Middle East, North Africa
…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 key markets overseas….
Funding Available for Youth Farm Safety
…the request for applications for specific program requirements. Previous NIFA YFSEC projects include a Purdue University project to develop a national instructor training and certification program on tractor and machinery…
Mexico Considering Duty-free Corn Trade with Brazil, Argentina
…currently imports 98 percent of its corn from the U.S. and total U.S. farm sales to Mexico were worth an estimated $17.7 billion last year, five times greater than when…
Black Market Hackers Selling Tractor Repair Software Illegally
A battle is brewing in at least eight states over “right-to-repair” legislation. Tractors have gone high tech and often require software downloads to aid in the repair process. Fox News…
Study: 82% of U.S. Households Buy Organic Regularly
…around five percent of total food sales in this country. According to the Organic Trade Association’s 2016 U.S. Organic Industry Survey, total organic food sales in 2015 were $39.7 billion,…
Ag Groups Divided on Health Care Reform
…sold less than $50,000 in agricultural products and 57 percent had sales less than $10,000,” Johnson noted. “Young farm families that don’t receive additional income or health benefits from off-farm…
Yara West Sacramento is Newest Addition
…contractors and society. Founded in 1905 to solve emerging famine in Europe, Yara has a worldwide presence with more than 12,000 employees and sales to more than 150 countries. For…
Brazil Beef Scandal Limiting Global Options for Buyers
…from Brazil. China has suspended imports of beef from Brazil after Brazil announced an investigation accusing meat inspectors of taking bribes to allow sales of tainted food. The European Union…
Despite Rising Demand, U.S. Doesn’t Do Enough to Support Organic Transition
…Organic food sales now represent 5 percent of total U.S. food sales. Despite the rapid growth of the organic industry and the price premium enjoyed by organic farmers, consumers’ demand…
Corned Beef Sales Hit Seasonal Trend, OK for Some Catholics Friday
Corned beef, which accounts for less than one percent of overall beef sales in the U.S. throughout the year, sees an increase of nine percent each March from St. Patrick’s…