…local economy compared to chain competitors. Approximately 60 percent of shoppers at farmers markets located in low-income neighborhoods report that markets have better prices than other grocery store outlets. There…
Gene Editing in Organic Production?
…create the opportunity “to have resistant varieties – drought-resistant, disease-resistant varieties – as well as higher-yielding varieties available.” The testimony has received criticism from organic industry groups such as the…
China Suspends Purchases of American Agricultural Products
…by,” American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall said in a press release. “In the last 18 months alone, farm and ranch families have dealt with plunging commodity prices, awful…
Currency Realignment Bill Could Boost Farm Economy
…grow, thus increasing prices paid to American farmers and ranchers. “This legislation creates a powerful new tool to fight back against foreign currency manipulators, encourage investment in American jobs, and…
More Tariffs Coming Despite Trade Talks Progressing with China
…war, and raising tariffs further on American businesses and consumers will only result in slower economic growth, more farm bankruptcies, fewer jobs and higher prices,” Tariffs Hurt the Heartland spokesman…
Downward Pressure on Prices for Processing Tomatoes
…kind of puts some downward pressure on the price of what the cannery’s willing to pay,” said Bays. Listen to the report below. Downward Pressure on Prices for Processing Tomatoes…
Study Shows Premium in Cattle from BQA Certified Producers
…the study data. When the BQA premium was constant on a per head basis, it implied higher weight-based premiums for lighter cattle (for example $3.73/cwt at 450 lbs/head) and lower…
Showier Turkey Variety Perfect for the Homestead
…to grow, Narragansetts will reach a higher weight, but the meat quality is best when they are younger. If you would like a turkey with a good temperament, look no…
Industry Reaction to Trade Aid Announcement
…already-challenging economic conditions from severe weather events, low commodity prices, lack of available labor and a host of other impacts. It’s the perfect storm for agriculture, and these continuing trade…
USDA Announces Details of Support Package for Farmers
…be made in November and early January, respectively. The first tranche will be comprised of the higher of either 50 percent of a producer’s calculated payment or $15 per acre,…
CAWG Foundation Awards Student Scholarships
…nearly 40 college units, giving her valuable higher education experience. Outside the classroom, she is a hard-working and well-rounded individual who is involved in track and field and many extracurricular…
CBB Executives Detail Recent Beef Leadership Trip to Taiwan and Japan
…they learned numerous facts about the country’s meat consumption. “While Japan has always consumed large amounts of seafood, higher prices are causing seafood consumption to decline,” Brackett said. “Beef has…
Administration of Trade Relief Funding Criticized Over Sizable JBS Award
…and hogs from American producers. “We bought protein from them that was produced by U.S. producers there and took it off the market to support the prices,” Secretary Perdue noted. …
Funding to Support Socially Disadvantaged and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers
…Farm Bill expanded the program’s reach to veterans. The 2018 Farm Bill boosts mandatory funding for the program through FY 2023. With 2501 Program grants, nonprofits, institutions of higher education…