Max Armstrong asks an interesting question: Do consumers care about food policy? A survey by Purdue University shows solid support for increases in ag research program funding and boosts to conservation research funding. The monthly consumer survey – Consumer Food Insights – conducted by the Center for Food Demand Analysis and Sustainability at Purdue University tracks key food trends and consumer issues.

Farm Progress America is a daily look at key issues in agriculture. It is produced and presented by Max Armstrong, veteran farm broadcaster and host of This Week in Agribusiness.

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