Massachusetts

As you get ready for your holiday meal plans, you may be worried about supply chain difficulties, and higher prices.  One staple of this time of year that should not be a problem; cranberries.   "Cranberry production expected to be up this season looking at about a 5.2% increase," ...

What does this year's cranberry production look like nationwide and in major cranberry production states? According to USDA numbers, cranberry consumption has grown in recent years, from holiday time only, to year round. When it comes to the size of this year's cranberry crop ...

Another state will require egg producers to turn to cage-free production methods in less than four years. Last week, Utah Governor Spencer Cox signed a bill that prohibits producers from confining hens in cages beginning on January 1st of 2025 ...

A recent study by Tufts University of Medford, MA, shows the benefit of 4-H on a young person’s life and their willingness to give back to the community as adults.  The study looked at 4Hers grades 7-12, and found they are four times more likely to make contributions to the communities.  They are...

The Supreme Court this week rejected to hear challenges to state animal ag laws.  The Supreme Court rejected oral arguments in two lawsuits, one against California and another against Massachusetts, regarding interstate commerce of agriculture products.  The law...

The Supreme Court this week rejected to hear challenges to state animal ag laws.  The Supreme Court rejected oral arguments in two lawsuits, one against California and another against Massachusetts, regarding interstate commerce of agriculture products.  The law...