Daily Archives: December 11, 2024

On December 10, USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) launched a new report which offers a snapshot of the 1.9 million farms in the United States for the year 2023, with new insights on farm household finances, technology adoption, and the ongoing challenges faced by small and mid-sized family farms in a changing agricultural landscape.

Both a federal judge and a state judge have blocked the $25B Kroger-Albertsons merger, a win for shoppers, workers, and small businesses.The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) argued that the merger would eliminate head-to-head competition, leading to higher prices, reduced food quality, and fewer choices for consumers.