…demand led to a historic runup in wholesale and retail prices. Courtesy USDA/ERS Wholesale chicken wing prices reached a peak of $3.25 per pound in late May 2021, but retail…
Planting Delays in Monterey County Due to Flood Damage
…all the testing that they’re going to have to do for food safety compliance,” said Groot. “It’s hard to say what that’s going to mean to the marketplace but obviously…
House Agriculture Committee Announces Subcommittee Chairs
…and commitments, proposed frameworks, agricultural export programs, and U.S. food aid initiatives; The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and oversight including, but not limited to: cost, eligibility, workforce participation, quality…
Lawmakers Call for More Action in Addressing Avian Flu Outbreak
…that the outbreak is having on egg prices. USDA information shows that the average prices consumers are paying for eggs is down 40 percent from December 2022. However, retail prices…
Top 10 ‘Fancy Food’ Trends for 2023
Trend spotters tell us the top ten “fancy food” trends for 2023. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The Specialty Food Association (SFA) Trendspotter Panel navigated thousands of…
Significant FDA Structural Changes on the Horizon
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced its intention to make significant changes to its food safety and nutrition division. FDA Commissioner Robert Califf describes the FDA structural…
Wings on the Menu for the Big Game
…says National Chicken Council spokesperson Tom Super: “The two main reasons are more favorable prices and more people getting back to normal and gathering for the Big Game, whether at…
International Trade a Key Topic at Cattle Industry Convention
…Secret Cow on Thursday night will transport guests back to 1920s New Orleans for jazzy music, good food and great company. The country trio Chapel Hart will combine their Mississippi…
Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance Details 2023 Farm Bill Priorities
…organizations. Five core principles have been outlined by the coalition. Consumer health and expanding access to affordable, nutritious food has been noted as a key factor for SCFBA. Sustainability of…
Two Top Ag and Food Safety Officials Stepping Down
Within the same week, two of the country’s top agricultural and food safety officials each announced intentions to resign. Dr. Jewel H. Bronaugh will be resigning from her position as…
2022 Census of Agriculture Due Soon
…American agriculture,” said NASS Administrator Hubert Hamer. “This nation owes a lot to our farmers and ranchers for providing safe and abundant food, feed, fiber, and more. To tell this…
State Unveils Roadmap for Reducing Pesticide Use
…California Environmental Protection Agency, and California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). “The Sustainable Pest Management Roadmap recognizes how the management of pest pressures is strongly interconnected with resilient farms…
Grant Money Available for Urban Ag
…of farmers, gardeners, citizens, government officials, schools, and other stakeholders in urban areas and suburbs. Projects may target areas of food access, education, business and start-up costs for new farmers,…
Substantial Consolidation in Retail Food Market Since 1990
There’s been substantial consolidation in the retail food market in the last thirty years. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The U.S. food retail sector experienced substantial consolidation…