(Natural News) Creighton University‘s Rural Mainstreet Index (RMI) has remained above growth neutral for 12 straight months. Economists say this is due to stronger investment in agriculture, low interest rates and higher cost of agricultural produce. The RMI for November rose to 67.7 percent, up more than one point from October’s 66.1. In September, the reading was 62.5. In line […]

(Natural News) The heavy congestion at California’s ports is severely affecting many of the state’s farmers, forcing them to reroute their goods out of state just to get them delivered. As many American consumers are rightly concerned about the cost of everyday goods such as foods and the gifts they will be buying for the […]

(Natural News) Since the lockdowns began, there has been an increased demand for computers, gaming systems, handheld devices — and the microchips that power these technologies. With schools, medical systems and businesses turning to electronics to maintain operations, the demand for silicon chips has skyrocketed. Companies that make semiconductors have prioritized consumer electronics, because technology […]

(Natural News) As COVID-19 continues to ravage the U.S., farmers are taking the brunt of the pandemic – and many are starting to buckle under the pressure. According to recently released federal data, around 580 farmers filed for bankruptcy in the 12-month period ending on June 30, an eight percent increase from last year. During the first […]

(Natural News) While big agricultural corporations are trying to find ways to fill their pockets with profits from pesticide-laden food, Colorado farmers are working hard to make the transition to less profitable organic farming methods to protect our health and meet the rising demand for clean, organic food. While the need for organic food is […]

(Natural News) As the nation’s appetite for organic food is growing at roughly 15 percent per year, fake organic products are flooding the market. After suffering years of decline during the recession, the industry’s share of the U.S. food consumption now accounts for five percent, and that number is going up fast. In fact, fresh […]