Farmers Fear Deportation Fallout
The US agriculture industry is heavily dependent on migrant workers. Approximately two-thirds of crop workers are foreign-born, as are approximately half of the workers in the dairy and meat packing…
How Policy Decisions in China Are Creating Uncertainty for America’s Corn Farmers
What do you think of when you see a kernel of corn? Maybe a bowl of popcorn or corn on the cob? Perhaps your mind goes to corn syrup, animal…
The Citrus Market is Getting Squeezed
Photo by: RaquelxBaires After years of declining demand, orange juice sales have hit their highest level since 2016. Health-conscious consumers, who had previously shied away from OJ due to concerns…
Farmers Dump Milk and Eggs as Restaurant Demand Falls
Over the last few weeks, shoppers at supermarkets across the country have stocked up on versatile staples like milk, bread, and eggs that are well-suited for hunkering at home. But…
The New York Times: “America Stress-Bought All the Baby Chickens”
Sales of baby chicks often rise before Easter, but this year’s increase has been extraordinary due to a variety of factors influenced by COVID-19: people are staying home with time…