…export markets and aims to keep the U.S. ahead of its competitors. U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) President and CEO, Dan Halstrom, expressed gratitude, highlighting the success of USDA programs…
Generic Vs. Brand Names in Groceries
…with a sizable price discount on generic or store brand names. In contrast, most survey respondents said they weren’t willing to pay a premium for brand-name meat, fruits, or vegetables….
Economists Discuss Additional Revenue Streams in Agriculture
…there are other potential revenue streams in exports. “We’ve been really focused on the growing competition from Brazil. We’ve been very focused on that corn export number. But I think…
Dairy Checkoff’s Pizza Partnerships Growing Cheese Sales
…trying to increase that penetration in households to bring both enjoyment and growth is a huge opportunity for us. We’ve been working there since 2017 with some major players like…
Staying on Top of Truck and Bus Rule Requirements
…trucks that qualify for a Low Use Exemption. Paul said a dairy had received a Notice of Audit letter from CARB, asking for verification that the truck was staying under…
USDA: Lower Income Countries Spend More on Food
…about 22.5 percent of budgets was spent on food. In emerging markets such as Brazil, India, and China, where incomes are rising, the share of discretionary income spent on nonfood…
USDA Expands Efforts to Prevent and Reduce Food Waste
…2017, NIFA has committed $123.5 million across 527 projects relating to food loss and waste. This latest investment will expand several of NIFA’s core programs by $25 million, and has…
Few US Adults Rate Their Diet Good or Excellent
…don’t have high ratings for their diets. In the period covering January 2017 to March 2020, just under three in ten adults, or 29 percent, reported the healthfulness of their…
New Policies and Priorities Established at NASDA Annual Meeting
…also advocated for more well-defined labeling of cell-based meat products at the NASDA annual meeting. The approved action item encourages federal agencies to adjust labeling requirements to more accurately reflect…
Ag Labor Expenses Forecast to Increase in 2023
…$42.57 billion in inflation-adjusted 2023 dollars. The projected 2023 level would remain below the high set in 2017. Labor expenses are an important component of agricultural production costs. For every…
World Food Prices Lower in August
…a year ago. International prices of all meat types fell in August, with the steepest drop registered for ovine meat, principally underpinned by a surge in export availabilities, mainly from…
Group Wants Candidates to Understand Importance of Trade
…said. “We’ve seen that time and time again. So suddenly we’ll be shut out of markets, and Australia, Brazil, and other countries are going to have a competitive advantage.” Sabrina…
September is Food Safety Education Month
…associated with higher risk for foodborne illness: Raw or undercooked meat or poultry Hot dogs, luncheon meats (cold cuts) and other deli-style meats, poultry products, and smoked fish (unless they’re…
EPA Denies CAFO Petitions from Environmental Groups
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has rejected petitions that sought stricter regulations for confined animal feeding operations (CAFOs). Environmental groups had initially sent the CAFO petitions back in 2017…