In response to erroneous reports in the news and (mostly) on social media, the National Pork Producers Council is reminding pork producers and consumers that federal meat inspectors are working…
Farmers and Ranchers Digest Information on Alternative Protein Sources
…Focus on interested consumers vs. extremists; and Devote energy to sharing positive information about animal agriculture and meat. “Customers want choice and they need you to respect that they are…
Checkoff-Funded Beef Quality Assurance Program’s Online Certification Option Reaches Major Milestone
…information to U.S. beef producers and beef consumers of how commonsense husbandry techniques can be coupled with accepted scientific knowledge to raise cattle under optimum management and environmental conditions. BQA…
Organics Continue to Grow in Sales According to Nielsen
Organic products continue to gain popularity among consumers, with projections for even further growth in the future. According to data from Nielsen, sales of organic foods, beverages and other consumer…
Plenty of Agriculture Trade Opportunities for U.S. and Europe
…concerns as their American counterparts, such as low commodity prices, changing demand from consumers and an aging farm population, Maestracci said. In addition, he said. European farmers face a continued…
FDA Encourages Washing Avocados Prior to Consumption
Although avocado peels are inedible, a new U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) report calls for washing avocados before consumers prepare and eat them. Data collected as part of an…
Hopes to Curb Agribusiness Consolidation as New Congress Takes Office
…the University of Missouri evaluated the impact of major agribusiness mergers and found that with further consolidation in the industry, “the vast majority of farmers, consumers and communities are left out…
Sustainability Still Ranking High on Consumer Want List
Consumers are continuing to show strong engagement with sustainability messages. Cone Marketing has been tracking consumer trends for decades, and Vice President of Marketing Whitney Dailey said sustainability messages continue…
Perdue Applauds USDA’s 2018 Accomplishments
…programs to better meet the needs of farmers, ranchers, producers, and consumers while improving customer service and maximizing efficiencies. USDA stood up a new Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC) mission…
Consumers Want to Hear About Sustainable Ag Practices from Farmers
…of weight when it comes to trust among consumers. “They believe NGO’s, they believe scientists, they believe farmers, ranchers…the consumer just wants to see you being sincere, authentic, that you’re…
Establishing the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard
…and labeling consistency for consumers about the ingredients in their food,” said Secretary Perdue. “The Standard also avoids a patchwork state-by-state system that could be confusing to consumers.” The Standard…
Ag Must Be Part Of U.S.-EU Trade Deal, Groups Insist
…in food and agricultural goods of nearly $11 billion last year. That deficit was $1.8 billion in 2000. “This is not because European consumers do not want American products,” the…
Almond Industry Remains Committed to Continuous Improvement
…is a journey and we’re inviting really the world, the public, certainly our customers, and consumers to be part of that,” said Waycott. “With that, we’ll enhance our stature as…
Groups Respond to House Passage of Farm Bill
…the 2018 farm bill by the House of Representatives, and the Senate’s approval yesterday, is welcome news to America’s farmers and ranchers and the consumers who depend on them for…