Author: Herb Brewer

Fewer, but heavier pigs in America

The U.S. fattening hog market was down 1 percent in the first seven months of the year, but heavier animals. Due to supply weight during slaughter, pork production was ultimately slightly higher than the same period in 2021. Pig populations in the US have been declining since 2019. The total pig herd reached 78.5 million […]

Argentina Organic Lemons for America

Carlos Parravicini, CEO of Argentina Lemon, sees the company’s first two shipments of organic lemons from the Argentine province of Tucuman arriving in the U.S. “in very good condition and with perfect quality.” “It is important for us to reach a demanding market like the US with a fresh, safe, clean and certified organic product. […]

Methane is a major driver of climate change. In the US, there is a new plan to control emissions National Geographic

The Inflation Reduction Act is the U.S. government’s most significant investment in combating climate change, spending more than $369 billion on programs to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Although much of the bill recently signed by President Joe Biden deals with tax incentives for renewable energy installations and financial incentives for the purchase of electric vehicles, […]

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