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New research from Oregon State University sheds light on consumer habits and food labels, specifically with cheese.   “Well, cheese is interesting and Oregon has a lot of great cheeses, with a lot of small producers," noted OSU Assistant Professor of Applied Economics Nadia Streletskaya.  "And for...

How is the farming community doing when it comes to communicating with consumers?  And what can the ag sector do better?  We put that question before Washington FFA Treasure Madison Weber in today's Future of Farming.     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-9791, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsquareme...

Beef purchasers are seeking a product that is affordable, high-quality and sustainably raised. To balance producer needs with consumer demands, the American Hereford Association is optimizing research projects to identify animals that improve economic and environmental sustainability and deliver superior quality beef...

Older Gen Zers in the United States, those between the ages of 18-24, are discerning when choosing restaurants, according to new data by the NPD Group.  Although price matters to this group, their taste preferences and definition of value dictate the type of restaurants they visit.  As...

According to ERS, the farm share of the retail price of potatoes has fluctuated between 15%-18% in recent years.  The farm share of the retail price is the ratio of what farmers receive to what consumers pay per pound in grocery stores.   ...

Kim Breshears with Potatoes USA takes an in depth look at potato consumer preferences. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia.com

During COVID-19 and the economic recession of 2020, the share of consumers’ disposable personal income spent on food dropped 10.1% from the previous year to 8.62%. The USDA said that’s the lowest share in the past 60 years. Disposable Personal Income is the amount of money that consumers have left to spend or save after paying taxes. The share ...

The share of U.S. consumers' disposable income spent on food decreased 10.1% during the pandemic last year. The share declined to 8.6%, the lowest share in the past 60 years, according to the Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service. The ...

On Thursday, the Federal Trade Commission voted to strengthen its enforcement of the Made in USA standard. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack responded, "American consumers depend upon accurate, transparent labels to obtain important information about the food they consume ...

According to the latest numbers from the National Retail Federation, consumers plan to spend an average of $179.70 this Easter, the highest figure on record. A total of 79% of Americans will celebrate the holiday and spend a collective $21 ...