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Shining Light on Farm & Food Policy for 20 Years.
Saturday, May 18, 2024
The Organization for Competitive Markets is out with a report that it says highlights serious issues with the Ohio Beef Council, but the OBC says OCM’s concerns are unfounded.
As things sit right now, railroad companies have until the end of the year to be in compliance with Positive Train Control, and members of Congress have made it clear that they have no desire to add flexibility to that timeline.
Economists think it’ll be a while before we see an influx of lab-grown protein sources make their way into the food supply, but some beef producers aren’t willing to wait for mainstream acceptance before looking at how products could impact their own piece of the protein pie.
The venture capital arm of Tyson Foods has made an investment in a cultured meat company, a move the company touted as “an example of Tyson Foods’ commitment to explore innovative, new ways of meeting growing global demand for protein.”
One would think a state’s effort to introduce more low-carbon fuels into the gas tanks of consumers would be cheered by renewable fuels stakeholders of all shapes and sizes. But one would be wrong.
The Department of Agriculture will accept comment on a proposed rule that would change the way it inspects swine slaughter facilities, saying the benefits of the move “are expected to outweigh the costs.”
No matter if you’re in the crop or livestock business, a pair of analysts think 2018 will bear a striking resemblance to 2017, as established trends continue to be reflected in the markets.
Despite concerns about declining farm income and dwindling commodity prices, sales of farm tractors and combines all experienced modest bumps last year.