…a law that supports consumers, America’s farmers and ranchers and our nation’s system of affordable, productive agriculture. Zippy Duvall “To say we are angry with those senators who abandoned farmers…
NCGA Disappointed with Senate Vote
…small activist population at the expense of consumers. “We urge the Senate to stand with farmers and consumers, not political activists. We must continue working to solve this critical issue.”…
Conaway on Senate Failure to Advance GMO Labeling Legislation
…farmers and ranchers. “There are many marketing techniques available to provide consumers with information about the products they choose to purchase. Biotechnology is not an issue of safety. Therefore, government…
Agri View: Sweet Onion Thing
…highways, the market had a thriving tourist business. Word began to spread about “those Vidalia onions”. Consumers, then, gave the onions their famous name. Reorders were made, and “Vidalia Onions”…
Farm Women and Consumers
The critical role women on the farm play when it comes to connecting with consumers and advocating for agriculture. That story is ahead on This Land of Ours. Farm Women…
Bayer AgVocacy Forum: Be an #AgVocate
…ideas and philosophies that help shape and influence modern agriculture. This year’s event will shine a spotlight on how being an “AgVocate” may help bridge the growing divide between consumers…
Agri View: Food Protection
…and Raw Cookie Dough FDA Continues to Warn Against Eating Raw Dough for Cookies or Other Raw Dough Products Before Cooking (FDA) Reminds consumers about the risks of eating raw…
NFU Joins Field to Market, Continues Support for Sustainable Agriculture
…is essential to producing food, fiber and fuel for the world’s consumers. Field to Market’s collaborative approach to science-based sustainable agriculture programs and communications aligns with our objectives as a…
NMPF Supports New Senate Food Labeling Bill Approved Today by Agriculture Committee
…that would create a common-sense, national food labeling standard offering consumers information about products that contain ingredients such as Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs). The legislation would preempt state laws that…
PMA Brings Fresh Produce Insight to White House Meeting on Trade Policy
…fresh products, such as the rapid notification of shipments held at point-of-entry. “Whether a buyer or a supplier, the expectation of U.S. consumers for year-round fresh produce means the produce…
Sustainability on Consumers’ Minds
…conversations with consumers have changed as consumers are showing concerns about sustainability. “I think the real underlying question consumers are asking us to answer is ‘If almonds are good for…
Agri View: Food Prices
…and vegetables increasing modestly by about 2%. After the drought in California and the avian flu, consumers were faced with higher food prices in 2015, which rose by as much…
South Africa Now Taking U.S. Pork
…can sell safe, high-quality and affordable U.S. pork to more than 50 million new consumers,” said NPPC President Dr. Ron Prestage, a veterinarian and pork producer from Camden, S.C. “U.S….
Commodity Classic Farmer-Focused Topics & Issues Sessions
…outline ways in which farmers can comfortably connect with consumers and have conversations that impact the way people view modern farms. “The Future of Fuel” will provide an update…