President Trump’s Make America Healthy Again Commission released an expected report, blaming several factors for causing chronic illnesses, especially in children. According to Axios, the highly anticipated report included bad diets, chemical exposure, and unnecessary medication for causing chronic illnesses in kids. The commission said popular snacks and beverages save time and money but cites…… MORE
Category Archives: Agriculture News
Survey Shows Consumers Back Pesticide Use in Protecting Food
A new national survey commissioned by CropLife America reveals strong trust in American farmers and public recognition of the benefits pesticides provide in making food more affordable and accessible. The survey found that two-thirds of Americans approve of the job American farmers are doing, underscoring their vital role in feeding the nation. An overwhelming majority…… MORE
USDA Launches Small Family Farms Policy
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins released a set of policy proposals under her newly launched Make Agriculture Great Again Initiative. Her initial proposals are a comprehensive set of policy solutions aimed at improving the variability and longevity of smaller-scale family farms for generations to come. About 86% of all U.S. farms are small family farms. To…… MORE
The Ag Center Commodity Report for Tuesday, May 20th
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Producer Feedback Needed For Ag Survey
The National Agricultural Statistics Service is going to be carrying out the June Agricultural Survey. The agency will contact 92,000 producers across the nation to determine crop acreage and stock levels as of June first. “The June Agricultural Survey is one of the most important and well-known surveys that NASS conducts,” says Joseph Parsons, USDA…… MORE
Grocery Inflation Slows to Slowest Pace in Five Years
Food-at-home prices increased in April at a 2% annual pace, down from 2.4% in March, according to Consumer Price Index data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Across-the-board inflation ticked down last month to 2.3%, its lowest rate since February 2021. It’s also the smallest month-over-month increase in inflation since 2020. The decline…… MORE
The Ag Center Commodity Report for Thursday, May 14th
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USDA Secretary Wraps up Trip to United Kingdom
On her final day of visiting the United Kingdom, USDA says Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins toured the newest retail location for Whole Foods U.K. which showcased signature U.S. brands on its grocery store shelves. According to USDA, the team at Whole Foods provided insight on on-going discussions to bring additional products to the U.K. market.…… MORE
Farm Tractor Sales Drop
Data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers shows U.S. sales dropped in all categories in April. Total agricultural tractor sales down 13.3% and combines falling 48.3% year-to-date. “The April report of slow tractor and combine sales is reflective of the overall softness in the ag economy,” says Curt Blades, the senior vice president of AEM.…… MORE
