Author: Membership

EU FARMERS COULD GET CASH TO CURB EMISSIONS FROM BELCHING LIVESTOCK

Farmers should get European Union funding to reduce methane emissions from livestock or increase organic farmland, the European Commission said on Thursday, under plans to make agriculture greener. (Reuters)

CHINA STILL MAJOR DRIVER IN 2021 AG ECONOMIC OUTLOOK

During an economic outlook session held during the American Farm Bureau Federation’s virtual convention Jan. 12, three in-house economists offered insight into China’s demand for protein and feedstuffs to feed … Read More

U.S IMPORT PRICES ACCELERATE ON HIGHER ENERGY COSTS

S. import prices increased more than expected in December, boosted by higher prices for energy products and a weak dollar, suggesting inflation could pick up in the near term. (U.S. … Read More

BUILDING TRUST WITH MIGRANT FARMERS OVER COVID-19 VACCINE

Agricultural workers, including migrant farmers, will soon be getting the COVID-19 vaccine. But, they might resist efforts to get them. (WNCT)

SNAP EDUCATOR PREDICTS BOOM IN FARMERS MARKETS

With spring a couple of months away, there are some predicting a good year for farmers’ markets around Illinois. (Alton Daily News)

ILLINOIS AGRIBUSINESS GOES AGAINST THE GRAIN IN 2020

Apple orchard and pumpkin patch operators can pick out a number of surprise benefits from doing business during the COVID-19 pandemic. (The Pantagraph)

CALIFORNIA SETS VACCINE PLAN FOR AGRICULTURAL WORKERS

California is rolling out its COVID-19 vaccine plan, which includes details about when agricultural workers can expect to receive vaccinations. (Capital Press)

ALBERTSONS REPORTS STRONG GROCERY SALES GROWTH AMID PANDEMIC

After booking strong sales to consumers who spent most of 2020 cooking at home, Albertsons and other grocers are working to keep sales momentum and hold on to customers who … Read More

THE CONVERSATION: STRENGTHENING LOCAL FOOD DISTRIBUTION

The pandemic has underscored the need to become more resilient when it comes to our food supply. The state has lofty goals for the islands to increase our sustainability. (Hawaii … Read More

DAIRY IS A MAJOR PIECE OF AG’S ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTION, NOT ONE OF ITS PROBLEMS –

Although reducing environmental impact has always been a big focus for agriculture, many would say that the industry overall needs to do a better job of sharing the story behind … Read More

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