The third quarter GDP report showed some improvements in the nation’s economy. President Biden issued a statement on the report that stated it was “further evidence that our economic recovery is continuing to power forward.” “This is a testament to the resilience of the American people,” the President said. Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers, Cecilia Rouse echoed the …
Pumpkin Season in Full Swing
It’s pumpkin season around the nation, and they’re as popular as ever. That’s coming up on This Land of ours. It seems pumpkins are everywhere this time of year and most of those pumpkins make quite the trip to get to those stores, patches, and porches. The USDA’s Economic Research Service says about 40 percent of pumpkin acres are harvested …
Report Shows Rise in Plant-Based Meat Market, Some Health Concerns
A new report shows a rise in the plant-based meat market. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Allied Market Research published a report on the plant-based meat market that found the rise in the vegetarian population & flexitarian diet and the ability of plant-based meat products to imitate animal-based meat products drive the growth of the global plant-based meat market. …
New Report Shows Decade of Trends in School Meals
Tracking ten years of changes to produce in school lunches. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. One USDA department tracked changes in school lunches for the last ten years and found that a 2012 change in school meal nutrition standards drove changes in the type of foods schools purchased. USDA’s Economic Research Service found that following the change …
New Zealand Plans to Tax Cow Methane
New Zealand is the Latest Country to Tax Cow Burps. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. New Zealand farmers recently gathered in towns and cities across the country to protest against the government’s plan to tax “agricultural emissions.” Reuters says the government confirmed plans to price agricultural gases and biogenic methane, which it says come from cow and …
Inflation Boosting Prices, Lowering Sales of Organic Products
Inflation is impacting the organic industry. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Ongoing inflation resulted in higher retail prices of organic fresh produce during the third quarter of this year. The Organic Produce Network says that generated a 4.1 percent increase in total organic dollars but also contributed to a decline of 4.5 percent in organic volume compared …
Farmers Can Now Make 2023 Crop Year Elections
Producers can now change election and enroll in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for the 2023 crop year, two key safety net programs offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Producers have until March 15, 2023, to enroll in these two programs. The Farm Service Agency (FSA) has started issuing payments totaling more …
Microwavable Food More Popular
Easy prep meals return to the spotlight. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. A new market report shows consumers are using more microwavable meals these days. The analysis shows a year-over-year growth of nearly five percent for 2021 with 33 percent of that growth coming from North America. In terms of money, the microwavable foods market share is expected …
Farmers, Ag Organizations Against EPA Proposal
More than 16,000 farmers and agricultural organizations recently united against EPA’s proposed revision to its 2020 atrazine registration review decision. The farmers and agricultural organizations representing corn, citrus, grain sorghum, sugar cane, and other crops, submitted comments calling for the agency to base decisions on credible scientific evidence. Efforts to help farmers speak out against the proposal were coordinated by …
New Study on Health Benefits of Pistachios
Another study supports the antioxidant benefits of a particular food. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Antioxidant-rich foods are regularly encouraged as part of a healthy lifestyle, and research suggests that a diet high in antioxidants may even help to reduce the risk of death. While certain fruits and vegetables are often thought of as high-antioxidant foods, a …