Enrollment is now open for the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol for the 2021 cotton crop. The Protocol establishes a new sustainability standard for cotton production as consumers demand more transparency…
USDA Investing More Than $330 Million in Pandemic Assistance
…by June 11. USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture is also investing $75 million to address the nutrition needs of low-income consumers. Funding is being made available to active…
Pressure is Rising to Reinstate the Organic Animal Welfare Rule
…work between industry, consumers, and stakeholders.” The coalition points to the growing demand for organic as one of the reasons to reinstate the rule and inspire consumer confidence in the…
Rabobank Report: Pork Supply Chain Faces Challenges with Prop 12
…supplies would leave California in a deficit, resulting in higher prices for consumers. The overall U.S. market is expected to experience a surplus of pork that can no longer be…
Report Highlights Concerns About Food System Concentration
…One of the authors of the report, Dr. Mary Hendrickson said that “it’s not just a farm issue, it’s also an issue across the food chain and for consumers as…
USDA Rounding Out Fundamental Staff Appointments
…“Sandra’s deep experience in food safety will strengthen USDA’s dedication to ensuring a safe, secure food supply for consumers and help to protect the safety of federal meat inspectors and…
Almond Update: Mexico, A Surprisingly Primed Market for Almond Growth
…Consumers’ presentation below. About the Author Taylor Hillman Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November 4, 2025 CIR Agriculture Harvester Products November…
Safe Line Speeds During COVID-19 Act Reintroduced
…speeds. “The Trump administration approved more than 20 requests from meatpacking plants to exceed regulatory limits on line speeds despite the risks posed to the safety of workers and consumers,”…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 03-15-21
…impacting consumers, organic pest control material making its way through the registration process and the COVID lockdown showed reaching climate neutrality maybe a ‘daunting task.’ Tune in to the show…
California Avocado Marketing Ramping Up with COVID Impacts Remaining
Pandemic trends are still affecting consumers as peak California avocado marketing ramps up. California Avocado Commission Jan DeLyser said despite improvements, they are still seeing consumers cooking at home more…
Almond Update: Domestic Marketing Targets Millennial Snacking, Eyes Oat Milk
…approach to almond health benefits, humor in advertising and more. Freeman said they are also closely watching the rise of oat milk among consumers and its impact on the almond…
Wine Industry Sustainability Highlighted in Recent Report
…industry sustainability has become a major point of emphasis as consumers have taken a larger interest. The most recent report from CSWA marks the 10-year anniversary of the launch of…
State of Organic Produce 2020 Report Released by OPN
…year-by-year breakdown of sales information. “Organic produce took center stage in 2020 retail sales,” OPN co-founder, Tonya Antle said in a news release. “The connection consumers made between their personal…
New Strawberry Varieties Developed Through UC Davis Breeding Program
…That variety is harvested in the fall and winter and has been popular with growers due to its high yield. However, consumers have indicated a lack of flavor in the…