Food

The Consumer Price Index rose 0.4% in February on a seasonally adjusted basis, after increasing 0.5% in January.  Over the last 12 months, the all-items index increased 6.0% before seasonal adjustment.  The food index increased 0.4% in February, and...

Although efforts are being made internationally to 'farm' and harvest this growing food source, no farms exist (legally) in the US

The Bureau of Labor Statistics announced this week that the Producer Price Index for final demand declined 0.5% in December when seasonally adjusted.  The index measures the average change over time in the selling prices received by domestic producers for their output.  Final d...

On this National Ag Day, National FFA is doing its part to celebrate and honor the farmers and ranchers of America by spreading the good news of agriculture.  Eric Pfeiffer reports.         If you have a story idea for the Washington Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekradio.com...

The National Farmers Union’s 117th Anniversary Convention concluded Tuesday in Bellevue, WA.  More than 460 family farmers and ranchers convened in western Washington to determine policy positions for the upcoming year.  Following the convention, President Roger Johnson said this week’s event demonstrates how NFU’s strength comes from the grassroots level.   “Farmers Union mem...

Supermarkets across the United States are being challenged on a number of fronts by some unlikely competitors.       If you have a story idea for the Washington Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekradio.com...

The FTC cleared Amazon Thursday to officially take over Whole Foods.  Politico’s Morning Agriculture Report says Amazon will spend $13.7 billion to acquire the Austin, Texas-based high-end food grocery store chain.  The FTC wrapped up its investigation and found no anticompetitive effects sufficient to block the deal.   Acting...

American consumers are getting more information about their food than ever before.  However, consumers are still short on nutritional literacy and it may be affecting the nation’s health.   Those are just a few of the findings from the 12th annual Health and Food Survey conducted by the International Food and Health Information Foundation.  Similar to re...

A measure of global food prices retracted during March.  The United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organization’s Food Price Index averaged nearly 171 points in March, down almost five points from February, but still 13% above its level a year earlier.  The Index cons...

A recent survey of  global consumers shows most remain baffled by food labels. Sponsored by Elanco, The Truth About Food survey gathered input from 3,300 consumers in 11 countries.  Of the findings, online meat industry publication Meatingplace reports the survey shows 82% of consumers said they buy organic products mainly because they believe the foods to be pesticide-free.   But, ...