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What the economic loss doctrine means
An interesting article in Farm Progress outlines a mysterious legal entity called the economic loss doctrine. I thought I would...
US consumer confidence improved again in July
Confidence Stands at Highest Level since July 2021 after Second Straight Month of Gains NEW YORK, July 25, 2023 – The Conference Board Consumer...
FMI: Grocery shoppers expand perception of value beyond price
ARLINGTON, Va. – The latest survey of grocery shoppers by FMI – The Food Industry Association BB #:162464 for its U.S. Grocery Shopping...
U.S. consumer confidence declined in January
NEW YORK – The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index decreased in January following an upwardly revised increase in December 2022. The Index...
An optimistic economic outlook
TUBAC, AZ – A classic definition of being in a recession is negative GDP growth for two consecutive quarters. By...
Terrain launches with ag economists and market analysts
American AgCredit, Farm Credit Services of America, and Frontier Farm Credit partner to expand educational offerings to their customers OMAHA,...
The lettuce and Liz Truss
It’s not often that a head of iceberg lettuce becomes a worldwide sensation. But one specimen from the British supermarket...
IFPA economic impact study shows industry strength
Sept. 23, 2022 – Washington, DC – The U.S. fresh produce and floral industries support 2.2 million total jobs across...
Why economics is the dismal science
Inflation in food prices this year will not exactly be grinding to a halt, according to USDA’s Economic Research Service...
Resignation and retention in the labor market
It sounds like giving up, and I guess in a way it is. I refer to the Great Resignation—the huge...
Farming is anything but transitory
The word, transitory, has been thrown around a lot lately in the media, most notably by the Chair of the...
Produce prices rising faster than other food
Today’s Consumer Price Index shows a monthly rise of 0.8 percent in April and 4.2 percent year over year. Food...
Study shows critical role of food and ag sectors in feeding economy during pandemic
WASHINGTON, March 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Over the past year, the ongoing COVID-19 crisis has served as a reminder of...
Organic blueberries hold strong prices
Another important trend in the blueberry market is rising demand for organic. Not surprisingly, organic blueberry pricing in terminal markets...
Blueberry demand rises outside U.S.
Just as blueberry consumption continues to rise in the U.S. market, the flavor, versatility, and healthful properties of blueberries are...
More blueberries grown worldwide
Average annual blueberry production, in tons, has continued to climb for both domestic and global producers. Total market supply has...
Blueberries heavily influenced by supply and demand
Blueberries are very sensitive to supply variations. The lowest prices occur in June and July. In June, California, Georgia, North...
Trucks represent majority of blueberry shipments
Most U.S. domestic blueberry supply is shipped weekly through California, Oregon, and Washington. The first part of the high season...
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