…small changes were needed. Equipment dealers expressed concern that the U.S. was shouldering too much of the cost under NAFTA and that Mexico was benefiting from more favorable terms. The…
Agri View: Talk Continues on Effects of the Wall
Everett Griner talks about how the wall will affect agriculture in today’s Agri View. Well, talk continues about the wall. What is it going to cost? Estimates…
Food Safety Practices and Costs Under the California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement
…convenience, and/or to satisfy buyer demands. The interviews revealed that food safety costs are very difficult to measure; not every firm could provide complete responses. Only costs for some food…
Agri View: Food Cost Drops in 2016
Everett Griner talks about food cost dropping in 2016 in today’s Agri View. More than one agency keeps a tab on what we in…
NCGA Launches Open Innovation Challenge to Find the Next Big Thing for Corn
…The “Consider Corn Challenge” is a starting point to help the industry realize corn’s full potential. “Corn has a history of being an abundant, cost-effective, and sustainable feedstock for chemicals…
Critical Agricultural Research and Extension Projects Gains Support
…more access to current research and expert knowledge. The University of Georgia is investigating the sustainability and cost-effectiveness of grass-fed beef. A University of California-Riverside project is developing an early-warning…
New Broccoli and Lettuce Cost Studies Released
…overhead. Ranging analysis tables show net profits over a range of prices and yields. Other tables show the monthly cash costs, the costs and returns per acre, hourly equipment costs,…
NCGA Launches Open Innovation Challenge to Find the Next Big Thing for Corn
…potential. “Corn has a history of being an abundant, cost-effective, and sustainable feedstock for chemicals used in thousands of products. This challenge is geared to inspire new concepts, approaches, and…
Panetta Establishes Congressional Agriculture Research Caucus
…for plant breeding, crop protections, and mechanization will support the future success of the agriculture industry while also helping to address major concerns relating to resource conservation and labor shortages….
Healthy Diet with Affordable Produce
…what comes home from the grocery store. Yes, healthy eating can sometimes cost a little more. But we also know the long term benefits of eating right will pay dividends…
Rollback of Cuba Policies Will Harm U.S. Agriculture
…end to the Cuba embargo, says any new regulations on exporting agricultural commodities to Cuba could cost $1.5 billion and affect 2,200 U.S. jobs. That’s on top of the estimated…
Leaving Paris Climate Accord Could Impact Trade Negotiations
…partners could also take steps to hit U.S. products with a so-called carbon tariff, a levy that would increase the cost of American goods to offset the fact that U.S….
Five Reasons to Farm to Table
…on local farmers. Food that comes from local farmers means money is put right into local businesses and farms. It also helps keep the cost of produce down, so you…
U.S. Supreme Court Denies Egg Lawsuit Against California
…Bureau Federation said the law would have detrimental effects on the national egg market since California accounts for every one in eight eggs sold in the nation. Compliance costs were…