…2002 and then again in 2008, required that muscle cuts of meat and some vegetables, nuts and fruits sold at retail must contain a label informing consumers about the country…
Store Formats and Patterns in Household Grocery Purchases
…diet. Demographics, particularly income levels, correlate with shopping at particular store formats. Low-income consumers are more likely than high-income consumers are to shop for groceries at supercenters, convenience stores, and…
Meat Groups Want Disease Protection in Farm Bill
…consumers are clamoring for.” Uden continued on the issue of mandatory, government-dictated, country-of-origin labeling: “Repeal of the previous mandatory program was necessary since, after six and a half years of…
Consumer Groups Rally Against Rollbacks
…Accountability Act, clearing the House in January, with the Senate looking at its own version of the legislation. Groups like the Environmental Working Group, the Consumers Union, and others, say…
U.S. Biodiesel Industry Calls Out Illegal Trading
…level playing field to give markets, consumers and retailers access to the benefits of true and fair competition.” Based on NBB’s review, Argentine and Indonesian producers are dumping their biodiesel…
Almond Matters: Making Ag Day, Everyday
…February. “What it is is an advocacy campaign where we are reaching consumers about how ag day really is every day of the year,” she said. Mold said the organization…
Acting Agriculture Deputy Secretary Michael L. Young on National Agriculture Day
…work of American producers and growers ensures consumers in our country have plenty of safe food and a wide variety at a cost lower than much of the world. “Through…
Agri View: “Waste” Labeling
…dates applied to food products can result in consumers discarding wholesome food. In an effort to reduce food waste, it is important that consumers understand that the dates applied to…
Despite Rising Demand, U.S. Doesn’t Do Enough to Support Organic Transition
…Organic food sales now represent 5 percent of total U.S. food sales. Despite the rapid growth of the organic industry and the price premium enjoyed by organic farmers, consumers’ demand…
Letter Urges White House to Maintain Point of Obligation Under RFS
…raising prices on consumers. “The vast majority of the industry remains united in its opposition to any change to the point of obligation. An America-first energy policy means American consumers…
Federal Reserve Makes Expected Interest Rate Increase
…on interest rates that consumers pay overall, but the immediate effect is likely to be modest, according to the New York Times. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news…
U.S. Dairy Leaders Promise Steadfast Commitment to Mexico
The leaders of three major U.S. dairy organizations Wednesday promised to continue a strong commitment to their time-tested partnership with Mexico’s dairy industry and consumers. “We have always seen Mexico…
General Mills to Commercialize Organic Perennial Wheat
…the potential of this grain to make a positive ecological impact. And, this helps us live up to the expectation that our consumers have for Cascadian Farm and continue to…
Kings County Farm Day Next Week
…Fair. Farm Day strives to teach the next generation of consumers about the positive contributions farming makes to the community and the local economy. Volunteers will guide students through a…