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How can agritourism benefit both the producer and consumer?  Rod Bain turned to Oregon State University to find out.     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-9791, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsquaremedia.com ...

The past couple of years have been challenging for the cattle industry across the Pacific Northwest and across the nation.  But one economist says he expects better days ahead.  Lance Zimmermann, beef industry research analyst with Rabobank, says going through the pandemic period of 2020, 2021 and even early 2022 the consumer, much like the cattle producer, was a victim of the supply chain.   “Tod

It has been long noted the importance of American agriculture's productivity regarding cost savings for consumers and in turn, more disposable income available.   "The affluence of having a less disposable income on our food enables them to purchase other things,” said Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue.  “I think...

It has been long noted the importance of American agriculture's productivity regarding cost savings for consumers and in turn, more disposable income available.   "The affluence of having a less disposable income on our food enables them to purchase other things,” said Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue.  “I think...

The American Farm Bureau recently held a training session in Washington, D.C., giving AFBF members and staff tools needed to successfully engage with consumers.  The Food Consumer Engagement Training helps farmers and ranchers connect with consumers and provided valuable information.  Va...

A grant from the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research will fund a study on consumer understanding and willingness-to-pay for alternative production practices in animal agriculture.  The $50,000 grant was awarded to and matched by the Food Marketing Institute Foundation and the Animal Agriculture Alliance, making a total research investment of $100,000.  The Fou...

A recent study by the NPD Group shows U.S. consumers are more educated about genetically modified organisms, as well as the benefits of using them in the food supply.  The study also finds that many consumers are still concerned about GMO’s.  The NPD ...

New research by the from The Center for Food Integrity shows consumers want more information about food and how it’s produced.  The research, announced last week, shows only 28% of consumers strongly agree they have access to all the information they want regarding food, how it’s produced and safety.   Charlie...