Ag News: Strawberry Demand Boosts Plantings and Rail Service DelaysAg News: Strawberry Demand Boosts Plantings and Rail Service DelaysStrong demand for strawberries is encouraging California farmers to plant more. Strawberry acreage is up by more than 6% since last year.AgInfo.netAgInfo.net
Ag News: China’s Goal on Pork Self-SufficientAg News: China’s Goal on Pork Self-SufficientA recent Bloomberg report says China, which consumes half the world’s pork, has a goal to be mostly self-sufficient in pork production.AgInfo.netAgInfo.net
Ag News: Strawberry Plant Demand HighAg News: Strawberry Plant Demand HighPeople have been buying more strawberries during the pandemic, which has increased demand for the starter plants farmers use to grow the crop.AgInfo.netAgInfo.net
Ag News: Consumer Fruit Prices DropAg News: Consumer Fruit Prices DropThe USDA reports the Consumer Price Index for fresh fruit declined from January through July, before rising slightly in August.AgInfo.netAgInfo.net
Ag News: China’s Other ProteinsAg News: China’s Other ProteinsWith African swine fever carving such a big chunk out of China’s hog herds, the world’s biggest meat consumer is turning to other protein sources.AgInfo.netAgInfo.net