…production depends on them, losing even just a portion of foreign-born undocumented workers would have serious implications for both farmers and consumers. In the worst-case scenario, a complete loss of…
Fuels America Cuts Ties With RFA
…and more affordable fuel options for consumers.” The group says in Icahn’s conflicted role of refiner as well as White House advisor, he’s now attempting to mislead biofuels advocates into…
Former EPA Offical May Testify in Glyphosate Lawsuit
…weed killer can potentially cause cancer. Jess Rowland is the official who’s become an important figure in over 20 lawsuits in the U.S. Monsanto is accused of not warning consumers…
White House Says No Changes to RFS
…for putting a stop to the rumors of a pending executive order. Skor added, “The RFS and the point of obligation are working as intended and making sure consumers have…
Agri View: Eating Habits
…has changed but also how consumers are adapting to those changes. For instance over half of those involved in the research feel that organically grown food is healthier. The rest…
Agri View: Poultry Labor
Everett Griner talks about what eating all of that poultry means for the economy in today’s Agri View. Poultry Labor Back in mid-2015 statistics show that consumers were eating poultry…
Trump Pledges Support of the Renewable Fuel Standard
…Bob Dinneen. “The RFS has cleaned the air, reduced our dependence on foreign oil and boosted local economies. Donald Trump understands all this. Consumers benefit from this national policy and…
USDA Invests $4.8 Million in University Agricultural Programs
…Montclair State University project will investigate how farmers markets in urban communities can improve both farmer livelihoods and nutrition among low-income consumers. Texas Tech University will create a new academic…
Grocery Industry Seeking to Reduce Consumer Confusion on Product Date Labels
…– can result in confused consumers discarding a safe or usable product after the date on the package, according to the Grocery Manufacturers Association and the Food Marketing Institute. The…
Ag Groups Respond to Pruitt Confirmation
…like E15. Ethanol is the lowest cost, cleanest and highest octane source in the world. We encourage Mr. Pruitt to work with us to ensure consumers have more choices at…
KIND CEO Pledges $25 Million for Nutrition Group
…Board of Directors, once established, will seek to ensure consumers have access to unbiased nutrition information.” “This commitment could have a salutary effect on educating the public about nutrition and…
Almond Board: Commitment to Research
…that almond farmers and the industry as a whole have the tools to implement sustainable production practices that result in a plentiful, nutritious and safe food product for consumers the…
Immigration Crackdown Making Farm Labor Nervous
…may also mean rising grocery costs for consumers. A recent Farm Bureau study shows enforcement-only immigration policy without reforms that benefit farm labor could increase food prices by as much…
New FARM Program Environmental Stewardship Module Helps Measure Improvements in Dairy Sustainability
…advances in dairy production efficiency, farmers can use FARM ES to assure dairy customers and consumers of their commitment to ongoing environmental progress. Producers can also use the results to…