Plant-Based Myths Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The narrative for several years, according to Alan Bjerga, Senior Vice President at the National Milk

Producers Federation, has been that sales of plant-based beverages are up and milk drinking is down, but that’s changing.

Plant-Based Myths Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The narrative for several years, according to Alan Bjerga, Senior Vice President at the National Milk

Producers Federation, has been that sales of plant-based beverages are up and milk drinking is down, but that’s changing.

Farm Bill Extension and Plant-based Meats Slowed

The Agribusiness Update
House Ag Chair GT Thompson says, "We're probably going to need an extension," referring to the 2023 Farm Bill, and U.S. consumers remain interested in plant-based meat alternatives, but higher prices have slowed purchases.

Lab-Grown Meat and its Carbon Footprint

Southeast Regional Ag News
A new report suggests lab-grown “meat” may have a larger carbon footprint than retail beef.

A Glass of Milk by Any Other Name

Southeast Regional Ag News
The Food and Drug Administration announced it is reopening the public comment period on draft guidance for labeling plant-based products.

California Water Storage Scramble and Mexico Begins Biotech Corn Ban

The Agribusiness Update
With more snow and rain than they've seen in a few years, growers in California's San Joaquin Valley are scrambling to build water storage, and Mexico begins ban on some biotech corn from the U.S.

Florida's Invasive Fish and Wildlife and Mexico Begins Biotech Corn Ban

The Agribusiness Update
Florida Fish and Wildlife directs staff to draw up bold steps to protect state from invasive fish and wildlife, and Mexico begins ban on some biotech corn from the U.S.

How'd You Get that Milk?

Southeast Regional Ag News
That’s a very 21st century question, but with lots of options filling the “dairy” fridge, guidance is on the way.

Plant-Based Myths Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
National Milk Producers Federation's Alan Bjerga talks about the existing myths that plant-based dairy products are going to put conventional dairy out of business and why it will never happen.

Plant-Based Myths Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
National Milk Producers Federation's Alan Bjerga talks about the existing myths that plant-based dairy products are going to put conventional dairy out of business and why it will never happen.

Americans Want Clearer Labeling of Plant-Based ‘Chicken’

Southeast Regional Ag News
Along with clearer labels, American’s also want separate store placement to prevent accidental purchase.

Almonds Get More Use in Plant-Based and Beauty Products

California Tree Nut Report

Increasing Walnut Consumption In Homes

California Tree Nut Report

Consuming Walnuts for Health

California Tree Nut Report

Walnuts Positioned as Plant-based Nutrition

California Tree Nut Report

USDA Waivers and Plant-based Dairy Wording

The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue announce extends three waivers for child nutrition programs, and Dairy groups have issues with Plant-Based Foods Association's label wording standards.

China Promises to Make Good and India Trade Deal

The Agribusiness Update
China's President Xi promises to make good on Phase-One trade agreement, and India trade deal in the works.

Plant Based Burger Commodities

U.S. farmers are not yet seeing better prices for peas, despite being the number one ingredient in the plant-based burger.

Impossible Burger King Suit and Hong Kong Protests

The Agribusiness Update
Man sues Burger King for cooking his Impossible Burger on same grill as Whoppers, and Hong Kong protests impacting meat demand.

U.S. Rice to South Korea and Crunch Pak's Cosmic Slices

The Agribusiness Update
A new trade agreement sends U.S. rice to South Korea, and Crunch Pak gets contract for sliced Cosmic Crisp.