Farmers Go Online and 2022 Census of Agriculture
Farmers who increased use of online sales and marketing were more resilient to economic shocks of the pandemic, according to a new study by UC Davis researchers.
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Ag News: Corn Price Spike Muddies Ethanol
**Higher corn prices muddied the U.S. ethanol industry, but the full impact of the corn price spike might not be felt for weeks.
The Renewable Fuels Association estimates about two dozen of the 200 U.S. ethanol plants are idled and another two dozen have reduced production.
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Online Sales in Border Town Slows With Weak Canadian Dollar
BLAINE, Wash. (AP) — Fewer Canadians appear to be ordering products online and having it shipped to Washington state as the Canadian dollar weakens against the U.S. dollar.
The Bellingham Herald reports that it had been popular for British Columbia residents to get a mailbox in the Washington border towns of Blaine and Sumas so they could ship products there, saving money on the items and shipping