The USDA announced new waivers to increase line speeds in U.S. poultry and pork plants. But Stuart Appelbaum, president of the Retail, Wholesale, and Department Store Union, which represents over 15,000 poultry workers at facilities across the southern U.S., as well as meatpacking and processing workers in other parts of the country, reacted to the…… MORE
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Honoring Aerial Applicators on National Ag Day
As the nation celebrates National Ag Day, the National Agricultural Aviation Association is proud to honor the men and women of agriculture and the vital service that aerial application plays in aiding global food production. National Ag Day is a time to recognize the significant contributions that farmers, ranchers, aerial applicators and the entire agriculture…… MORE
U.S. Asks Countries to Help Lower Soaring Egg Prices
The United States is reaching out to Denmark and other European nations asking if they can export eggs as Americans face surging egg prices, according to Denmark’s egg association. The request from the U.S. Department of Agriculture coincides with a round of new U.S. tariffs on countries, including in Europe, and the threat of more.…… MORE
Egg Board CEO Talks About High Egg Prices
The egg industry has been watched closely as rising egg prices and shortages in retail stores across the U.S. have drawn negative attention to the industry. Feedstuffs says the supply has gotten short enough that some stores are limiting how many packages of eggs customers can buy at one time, while restaurants are adding extra…… MORE
The Ag Center Commodity Report for Thursday, March 13
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Farm Bureau Commends Move to Provide Clear WOTUS Guidelines
American Farm Bureau Federation issued a news release following the Environmental Protection Agency’s announcement about how EPA will implement the Waters of the United States rule to comply with a U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling. Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall says “Farm Bureau appreciates the Environmental Protection Agency for taking a step toward providing clarity in…… MORE
National Farmers Union Launches Capital Innovation Fund
National Farmers Union launched the Farmers Capital Fund, a $25 million investment initiative dedicated to supporting new companies that accelerate agricultural productivity. In turn, that will help advance the economic success of family farmers and ranchers, who NFU President Rob Larew calls the “backbone of rural America.” By investing in innovative, economically sustainable solutions, the…… MORE
The Ag Center Commodity Report for Tuesday, March 11
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Consumers Worry About Tariffs and Food Prices
Grocery stores and gas pumps are important inflation indicators. While inflationary concerns have been persistent in recent years, the back and forth regarding tariffs on Canada and Mexico, as well as the tariffs on Chinese goods, have prompted additional concerns about prices. Results from the Gardner Food and Agricultural Policy Survey find most consumers across…… MORE
