Last month’s Consumer Food Insights Report from Purdue University’s Center for Food Demand Analysis and Sustainability reveals that nearly four out of five Americans plan to celebrate Thanksgiving with a…
Thanksgiving Meal Costs Down
…still reflected in the 2023 survey. It’s still up 25% from 2019. The annual Farm Bureau survey looks at the average cost of 20 Thanksgiving meal items for a holiday…
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…
National Christmas Tree Tour
…Babydog and I look forward to seeing a huge crowd in Charleston next week as we celebrate this honor and kick off the holiday season!” Listen to USDA’s Rod Bain’s…
Almond Update: Global Demand to Be Highlighted at The Almond Conference
…global demand for almonds. Vice President of Global Market Development for the Almond Board of California (ABC), Emily Fleischmann said they will have a full panel to provide insight on…
FAO Predicts Decline International Foodstuffs Trade
…extreme weather events, rising geopolitical tensions, and policy changes that could potentially tip the delicate supply-demand balances and dampen prospects for international trade in food commodities and global food security….
Shifting Consumer Demand for Dairy Foods Fuels Butterfat Boom
There’s a boom for butterfat. Find out why, coming up on This Land of Ours. The long-term demand trends for dairy products indicate butter, cheese and other full-fat dairy foods…
Second Annual FFA Future Leaders Fundraising Drive Underway
…in-demand skilled trades and agriculture-related majors (TSC/BRENTWOOD, TN/BUSINESS WIRE/Nov. 1, 2023) — Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO), the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, announced today the kickoff…
Almond Update: Grower Referendum Seeks Borrowing Authority for Almond Board
…another with a credit line above zero. “But it would maximize our ability to make the use of funds, with our media and driving global demand campaigns, as efficient as…
Lawmakers Seek Engagement on Almond Tariff Increases in Turkey
…that the U.S. Department of Agriculture expects Turkey to import a substantial amount of almonds in Marketing Year 2023/24. Despite growing domestic production of tree nuts in Turkey, the demand…
New Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards Established
…to strong consumer and industry demand, sets forth clear, robust, and uniform standards for organic livestock and poultry production. The move aims to level the playing field for farmers and…
Economists Discuss Additional Revenue Streams in Agriculture
…could fill that demand for sustainable aviation fuel over the next five years. But we have to have the modeling that allows for that to happen,” she said. Swanson said…
Farm Real Estate Market Holding Steady
…highly impacted by the drought have seen seasonal pressure, with the lowest-quality farms impacted the most, while demand for higher-quality land has remained stable. The solid demand for ag properties…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 09-29-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the anti-checkoff amendment, legislation that could help organic producers meet the growing demand,…