Given the growing opinion in support of regulation, perhaps the most interesting poll result was when participants were asked to rank their level of trust in those they turn to for reliable and useful information about food nutrition.The food and nutrition communications consulting firm Food Minds has released the results of a poll on food policy opinions that it has conducted in 2010, 2012 and 2016. Overall, the polling shows there is an increased interest in food and nutrition policy issues, and a plurality of 2016 respondents think there is a larger role for government than did in 2010.Regarding the question of who should have the primary responsibility for making the correct food choices, 63 percent of respondents in January 2010 indica...
Key Takeaways: Dry bulk markets remain mixed with Capesize vessels seeing continued pressure from weaker demand while fixtures and rate strength gradually increases towards the smaller vessel classes. Tanker markets are pulling back from their recent highs as tonnage moves out of the Mid...
The Trump import plan for 300,000 MT of beef supplies used for ground beef, i.e., lean trim, from September through November has, according to Secretary Brooke Rollins, brought some relief to beef prices. The Executive Order states that the Secretary of Agriculture will analyze and review the m...
Key Takeaways: Texas illustrates the assumptions underlying the 2025 FMMO reform; Idaho exposes their limitations. The Southwest order blend (roughly 27 percent Class I, 32 percent Class III and 31 percent Class IV) exposes Texas producers to every lever USDA adjusted, with a near-neutral proj...
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