Chickpeas in the Cotton Belt? Clemson Thinks It’s Possible

Southeast Regional Ag News
A $2 million USDA-funded project is sprouting new opportunities for organic winter chickpeas in the Southeast.

Plant Physiology Meets Profit Margins: A Stress Response Strategy

California Ag Today
California growers are feeling the squeeze of high input costs and consumer tolerance. But tools like Megafol are helping crops fight back against extreme stress.

Second Guessing Where Milk Comes From?

Southeast Regional Ag News
Representative Kaylee Tuck, sponsor of the "Florida Farm Bill," says, “No one should have to guess whether the ‘milk’ they’re buying actually comes from a cow.”

Florida Farm Bill Introduced

Southeast Regional Ag News
Introduced legislation would prohibit mislabeling of plant-based milk or meat products and clarify tax structure of solar farms.

Comments Needed on Plant-Based Dairy Nomenclature

California Ag Today
The FDA has released its draft guidance for industry on the labeling of plant-based alternatives to animal-derived foods. The comment period is open until March.

More pulse crops

Idaho Ag Today
I talked with with the CEO of Columbia Grain International, Jeff Van Pevenage. explained and extolled the virtues of pulse crops.

Plant-Based “Meat” Growing Pains

California Ag Today
Plant-based products started quickly in the grocery sector a few years ago. However, Supermarket News says that the market is beginning to settle and evolve.

Plant-Based Protein Demand

Farm of the Future
The demand for plant-based protein has had its ups and downs in recent years, but the idea that it is just for vegans is not true.

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.

USDA Issues $1.75 Billion for Relief and Plant-Based for Students

The Agribusiness Update
USDA begins issuing more than $1.75 billion in emergency relief payments to eligible farmers and livestock producers, and new legislation would give kids plant-based milk option in National School Lunch Program.

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.