food production

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...

Farmers, ranchers and others in the food industry are all too aware of the spotlight they are under in this age of concerned consumers.   Jack Bobo with Intrexon said it’s an interesting time.   “In many ways, consumers have never cared more how their food is produced and known less about how their food is produced.”   Bobo said t...