A new report shows industry consolidation, investments in precision agriculture, and new product introductions propelled a five percent growth in sales for the crop protection industry in 2017. The Kline…
Plant-Based Foods Retail Sector Growing
Retail sales of plant-based foods jumped 20 percent over the past year. The Plant-Based Foods Association says new data shows sales of plant-based foods topped $3.3 billion, with milk alternatives…
Not All Reactions to Trade Assistance Are Positive
…Report, Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor says the administration missed an opportunity to provide long-term relief to farmers by increasing domestic demand for ethanol through RVP relief. “Allowing year-round sales…
Groups Comment on Farmer Aid Package
…and 301 tariffs; securing NAFTA’s future; entering new trade agreements; allowing for year-round sales of higher ethanol blends such as E15; and implementing the Renewable Fuel Standard as intended. We…
Farmers Express Frustration Over Trump Trade Tactics
…out that soybeans have lost 20 percent of their value since May. He says, “If sales have to be made at these price levels, this will show up as a…
Valley Ventures Accelerator Fueling Innovation; Accepting Fall Applications
…throughout California,” Francis said. “HerdDogg utilized the Valley Ventures program to assist with improving sales, building a sales team and raising a second round of funding.” Companies accepted into the…
Organic Group Sues Ben & Jerry’s Over Advertising Claims
The Organic Consumers Association has filed suit against Vermont-based Ben & Jerry’s for deceptive labeling, marketing and sales of Unilever’s Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream products. The suit was filed…
Tractor, Combine Sales Increase in June
…tractor sales were up four percent. Meanwhile, sales of two-wheel drive 100-plus horsepower tractors were up 16 percent, while four-wheel drive tractors were up 23 percent. Combine sales were up…
Agri View: Farm Technology and the ATV
…people on the farm. That distinction has always belonged to the tractor. The study showed that among youth, 17 and under, ATV’s were a source of 33 percent of farm…
Organic Foods Set to Continue Growing
Around the globe, organic farming is practiced in 162 countries. North America leads the charge in sales and has the highest projected growth rate. In a new report by Zion…
Agri View: Evolution of the Tractor
…bit about the evolution of the tractor, and what the tractor means to the world population in today’s Agri View. Evolution of the Tractor 3-point hitch The tractor has been…
EPA RFS Volumes Proposal Expected Friday
…of agriculture leaders that the EPA would move forward with a waiver to allow year-round E15 sales. Still, the ethanol industry is awaiting further word of action on the issue….
Plant-Based Milk Alternatives Changing Dairy Market
A new report from CoBank predicts continued double-digit growth in the plant-based milk alternatives market. The report says sales are up 61 percent over the past five years, with slower…
Sales of Organic Poultry Hits New Record in 2017
Sales of organic poultry, meat and fish have reached over $1 billion for the first time in 2017, according to the Organic Trade Association’s (OTA) 2018 Organic Industry Survey. Sales…