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Food Surpluses Driving Low Prices; Enrollment for Farm Safety Net Open Today
Food Surpluses Driving Low Prices; Enrollment for Farm Safety Net Open Today
The Food and Agriculture Organization Food Price Index dropped again in November. The FOA Thursday released the price index, which averaged 156.7 points in November, down 2.6 points, or 1.6 percent from October. Except sugar prices, all commodities included in the price index dropped under continued pressure of a strong dollar and generally abundant supplies...
Switzerland Expanding Market Access for Organic Farmers;Global Food Prices Hits New Five Year Low
Switzerland Expanding Market Access for Organic Farmers;Global Food Prices Hits New Five Year Low
USDA says a new agreement with Switzerland will expand market access for organic farmers. As of Thursday, organic products certified in the United States or Switzerland may be sold as organic in either country. USDA claims the arrangement between the two nations will streamline organic trade, strengthen organic agriculture and support jobs and businesses on a global scale...