Everett Griner talks about spending on marijuana sales threatening our food supply and food budgets in today’s Agri View. Marijuana vs Food Sales From: Forbes America’s 2015 Marijuana Sales Higher…
U.S. Meat Industry Represents $1.02 Trillion in Economic Output
…federal, state and local governments. In addition, meat and poultry consumption generates $3.2 billion in state sales taxes. The analysis is featured on Meat Fuels America.com and can be broken…
Market Match Program Helps Families and Farmers
…health studies show help prevent disabilities and extend life expectancy,” he said. 81% of farmers report increased sales and 74% report increased income, thanks to Market Match. These sales are…
NMPF Chairman Mooney Speaks on Capital Hill
…enforced. Mooney, a dairy farmer from Rogersville, Missouri, told the House Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee that U.S. dairy sales in foreign markets have risen dramatically in the 21st century,…
Dolcini Tours Farms
…Interview with Sabrina Hill Double J Farms is located in Whitman County, a place known for large wheat production. While on the farm, Dolcini rode in a crawler tractor…
Officials Say No Link between California Cage laws, Nevada Poultry Sales Increase
…if the California cage laws spurred increased poultry sales for Nevada. California voters passed Proposition Two in 2008, requiring that each egg-laying hen have at least 116 square inches to…
Assembly Approves Gray’s State Fairs Funding Bill
…“this legislation ensures that a portion of the sales taxes generated by the fairs themselves are reinvested to keep these valuable assets open and thriving.” He says that they know…
U.S. Bison Sales Increasing
The National Bison Association last week announced U.S. bison sales have topped $340 million at the retail and foodservice level. However, the association says continued growth is primarily constrained by…
John Deere Tightens Leasing Terms
…in worldwide commodity prices has eaten into Deere’s sales and profits for nine straight quarters. The farm and construction machinery market slump has impacted Deere’s customer finance arm. Leases now…
California Walnut Nursery Sales Report
2015 California Walnut Nursery Sales Report The primary objective of the California Walnut Nursery Sales Report survey is to estimate planted acres by variety for the 2015 crop year based…
California Walnut Acreage Report
…Agricultural Commissioners and the California Department of Pesticide Regulation. In addition, NASS looked at data collected on the Walnut Nursery Sales Report. 2015 California Walnut Acreage Report (.pdf) including charts….
Adama Reports Strong Volume Growth, Increased Profits
…saw Adama deliver robust sales growth in constant currencies, driven by increased volumes across all regions, alongside growth in sales of higher-value products, which allowed us to weather the tough…
Agri View: Dining Out
…uncertainty. Sales at food service and drinking places jumped nearly 8% last year from 2014, more than double the pace of growth for total retail sales. Employment at restaurants and…
Milk-for-Cheese Pricing Formula Adjustment
…milk production; high levels of dairy product inventories; and, decreased dairy product sales to key import countries. I also realize that manufacturers of California’s dairy products have made significant investments…