…than it imports, this is hardly an example of a ‘good deal’ for farmers in the United States or consumers in Canada. Much of what the United States exports to…
A Faster, Less Costly Way to Process Walnuts
…is growing among health-conscious consumers, but processing these nutrient-vitamin-rich nuts could use some tweaking. Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists have developed a method that uses infrared technology to improve commercial…
Food and Farm Facts Book
…in the new Food and Farm Facts book by the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture. The book offers consumers a look at facts about farming and food production. The…
June Results Confirm Strong First Half for U.S. Red Meat Exports
…pushed the first-half total to 398,565 mt (up 23 percent) valued at $731.6 million (up 29 percent). A major factor behind this increase is that Mexican consumers are eating significantly…
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue Proclaims National Farmers Market Week
…economy. In addition to being good for the farmers and convenient for consumers, farmers markets are a gathering place that help build a sense of community. On Friday, Aug. 11,…
Consumers Have Trouble Reading Food Labels
A new poll finds that many American consumers are having issues with date labels on their food products. The poll, led by the Grocery Manufacturers Association, found 60 percent of…
Growth Energy Calls Court Decision on RVO’s a Win for Consumers
Growth Energy calls a court ruling against the Environmental Protection Agency a win for consumers. Friday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia struck down what Growth…
Margaritaville Lime Bags
…He hopes these new colorful new grab and go bags will offer something new and exciting, as well as stimulate impulse sales because the Margaritaville brand resonates with consumers. Margaritaville…
Wind Power Advancing in U.S.
…protects consumers by diversifying our energy mix. The wind industry is propelling American energy production, manufacturing, and job creation into the 21st Century.” Strong wind power development continued in rural…
Japan Beef Tariff Increase Highlights Need for Trade Agreement
…producers and consumers. Nobody wins in this situation. Our producers lose access, and beef becomes a lot more expensive for Japanese consumers. We hope the Trump Administration and Congress realize…
Secretary Perdue Regarding Japan’s Planned Increase of Tariff on U.S. Frozen Beef
…Japanese consumers by raising prices and limiting their access to high-quality U.S. frozen beef. I have asked representatives of the Japanese government directly and clearly to make every effort to…
Folta: Ben and Jerry’s Report Work of Bad Science
…to Jeffery Smith and other similar dim luminaries). 8. Agenda. The NYT report treats the Organic Consumers Association (OCA) like they are some legitimate organization dedicated to consumer concerns and…
Study Claims Glyphosate in Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream
The Organic Consumers Association claims it found traces of glyphosate in 10 of 11 samples of Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream. The detected levels were far below the ceiling set…
Antitrust Institute, NFU, Say Monsanto-Bayer Merger Puts Farmers at Risk
…between agricultural input giants Bayer AG and Monsanto Co. The three groups offered their in-depth analysis of how the proposed deal would likely harm competition, farmers, and consumers. The letter…