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Blueberries Partner with Pickleball and Beef Exports Down
The Agribusiness Update
As pickleball’s popularity soars, the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council announced its partnership with “Major League Pickleball” for their 2024 season, and U.S. Meat Export Federation data shows beef exports below last March’s large volume, but the highest since last June.
Ackley Buys Two NW Wineries and Ag Drone Operators Cautioned
The Agribusiness Update
Seattle-based Ackley Brands has announced its acquisition of Columbia Winery and Hogue Cellars from Gallo, and the National Agricultural Aviation Association is asking all drone operators to be mindful of low-altitude manned aircraft this growing season.
Georgia Vegetable Producers Extend Checkoff and Ag Drone Operators Cautioned
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia vegetable producers voted to extend the one-cent-per-marketing-unit checkoff fee on 14 key vegetable crops for another three years, and the National Agricultural Aviation Association is asking all drone operators to be mindful of low-altitude manned aircraft this growing season.
WSDA to Viet Nam Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Just back from a trade mission to Viet Nam, Washington State Director of Agriculture, Derek Sandison is feeling good about the potential in that market for producer in our state.
WSDA to Viet Nam Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Just back from a trade mission to Viet Nam, Washington State Director of Agriculture, Derek Sandison is feeling good about the potential in that market for producer in our state.
Urban Ag Grant Applications and El Niño to La Niña Year
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA is accepting grant applications to support urban agriculture and innovative production, and the 2024 growing season is expected to see a transition from El Niño to La Niña in late summer through early fall.
Organic Cotton Demand Higher and SNAP Serves Millions
The Agribusiness Update
Organic cotton demand is growing but imports inadequate, and USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program served an average of 41.1 million people per month across the country.
GroPro Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
GroPro, in their own words, is about growing and protecting what’s yours. Your soil, your crops, your health, your investment and our planet.
GroPro Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
GroPro, in their own words, is about growing and protecting what’s yours. Your soil, your crops, your health, your investment and our planet.
Cosmic Crisp-Stemilt
Fruit Grower Report
Stemilt Growers Marketing Director Brianna Shales says Cosmic Crisp will should be plentiful for apple lovers this year, including organic Cosmics!
Cage-Free Hens Percentage Grows and USDA Grants for School Lunches
The Agribusiness Update
Cage-free hens comprise a growing percentage of the U.S. egg-laying flock, and two new grant opportunities plus a training and technical assistance partnership to help schools continue to invest in nutritious school meals.
Cherry Health Benefits Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Whether it’s the great taste or the health-benefits, Northwest cherry growers have got a great option, and Northwest Cherry Growers President BJ Thurlby says that’s the message they want to send.
Cherry Health Benefits Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Whether it’s the great taste or the health-benefits, Northwest cherry growers have got a great option, and Northwest Cherry Growers President BJ Thurlby says that’s the message they want to send.
Cost of Production Expected to Grow and Latest WASDE Report
The Agribusiness Update
USDA’s first cost of production forecast for major field crops shows input costs are expected to remain elevated into the next growing season, and the latest Monthly World Ag Supply and Demand report is out.
California Cattle Industry and New Union Contract for West Coast Ports
The Agribusiness Update
California ranchers have less to sell after years
of drought forced them to shrink their herds, and the Pacific Maritime Association and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union announced a tentative agreement on a new six-year contract.
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The Agribusiness Update
California ranchers have less to sell after years
of drought forced them to shrink their herds, and the Pacific Maritime Association and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union announced a tentative agreement on a new six-year contract.
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