…that consumers struggle to define sustainability. Moreover, the topic is best understood by consumers when farmers explain the tangible ways they are improving the water, soil, air and habitat on…
Ag Groups Respond to White House Budget Cuts
…programs and personnel that provide vital services, research, and a safety net for America’s family farmers, rural residents, and consumers. It is deeply disappointing that the President would propose such…
Consumers Overwhelmed by Conflicting Food Information
American consumers are getting more information about their food than ever before. However, consumers are still short on nutritional literacy and it may be affecting the nation’s health. Those are…
Grilling Season Poised to Increase Meat Demand
…percent this month. Meanwhile, consumers say their willingness-to-pay for chicken breast increased 1.2 percent, and 2.45 percent for pork chops, compared to levels indicated in April. Consumers noted a decrease…
OTA Applauds Organic Research Investment Legislation
…Washington State Republican Dan Newhouse. Organic researchers say the funding is needed because farmers and consumers both are asking for enhanced research in organic farming. From the National Association of…
State Milk Regulators Ask FDA for Assistance
…how these label terms are applied, “consumers are bound to be confused and misled by the growing variance in the nutritional and compositional content of imitation foods made from nuts,…
EPA E15 Volatility Restriction Among Regulations Requiring Reform
…the U.S. ethanol industry and American consumers, according to comments submitted by the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA). The comments responded to EPA’s request for input on burdensome, conflicting, or unnecessary…
Agriculture Groups Approve USDA Reorganization Announcement
…Perdue, the new Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, and others throughout the Administration to ensure more consumers around the world are consuming American corn and corn products.”…
Almond Board: Nitrogen Calculator
…the sustainability1 of the California Almond industry to stakeholders — buyers, regulators and consumers — and helps growers find ways to improve efficiencies. For more on CASP, go to Almonds.com/Growers/Sustainability….
First Loans Awarded in the Rural Energy Savings Program
…commercial, farm and residential energy efficiency investments supports rural economies,” Glendenning said. “These investments save money for consumers, create jobs in the community and help energy providers better manage costs.”…
Canada Offers Potential U.S. Ethanol Export Growth
…will stay engaged in this top market, ensuring U.S. ethanol continues to achieve positive results for ethanol industries, agricultural producers and consumers on both sides of the border. Read more…
NMPF Urges Dairy Imitators to Comply with Food Labeling Standards
…imitators must start complying with federal regulations that require foods such as milk, cheese, ice cream and yogurt to be made from real milk. “At a time when consumers want…
2016 California Wine Sales in U.S. Hit New Record
…exports, also set a record of 285 million cases in 2016. “Consumers worldwide recognize the high quality of California wines from diverse regions across the state,” said Robert P. (Bobby)…
Response to Environment and Climate Change Canada’s paper on Clean Fuel Standard
…with lower GHG intensive fuels. Increased ethanol utilization will reduce GHG emissions, improve air quality, and provide a renewable source of octane for Canadian fuel consumers at a competitive price,”…