Several California crops may begin to feel market impacts from the Russian invasion in Ukraine as it drives up prices of grains, sunflower oil and other commodities.
Reuters says the four meatpacker bosses will discuss cattle markets and price increases for consumers.
The drought means hard choices for farmers throughout California’s Central Valley.
U.S. imports of potatoes and potato products for the marketing year ending June 30th increased by 12% in fresh weight equivalent volume and 16% in value, compared to the previous year.
While the volume of ag exports is projected to expand from 2021-30, U.S. exports of major crop and livestock commodities are also expected to face stiff competition from other exporters.
The USDA, FDA and Centers for Disease Control continue to underscore there’s no credible evidence of food or food packaging as a likely source of viral transmission of COVID-19.
Fresh apple inventories in the new year are down 13% compared with the same time a year ago, according to the latest U.S. Apple Association Market News report.