Silver Spring, MD—Organic soybeans will fetch higher prices this year, according to Mercaris’ spring outlook. Other findings: Organic corn and wheat are on a “bearish” trend over the 2019/20 market year. A press release explains that a collapse in organic soybean imports from China and a reduction from Canada and...
Marquette, NE—On July 13 at the annual Grain Place Field Day in Marquette, organic farmers and enthusiasts will tour the 280-acre Grain Place Farm and processing plant, listen to keynote speakers, enjoy an organic lunch and share ideas about best practices in the industry, according to a press release. Speakers Bob Quinn...
Washington, D.C.—U.S. farmers and ranchers will face losses in the Japanese market, thanks to the implementation of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and the European Union-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (EUJEPA), according to the Wall Street Journal (WSJ). The 11-member TPP will begin on December 30, at which point Tokyo will begin...
Whether it’s foods that are gluten-free, lactose-free, sugar-free or meat-free, customers want to know where to find products to ensure the items in them are safe to eat. How you merchandise your store can help. “It pays to double-merchandise,” recommends Daniel Lohman, organic and CPG industry strategic advisor, particularly in...
Atchison, KS—A new study conducted at South Dakota State University suggests that a patented resistant wheat starch (Fibersym RW from MGP, based here) may benefit those with metabolic syndrome. For 26 weeks, 20 people with signs of metabolic syndrome took part in the double-blind, placebo-controlled, cluster crossover trial. Individuals consumed...
