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Corteva Petition Controversy and Severe Spring Weather Possible
The Agribusiness Update
Six major commodity groups sent a letter to the ITC encouraging a NO vote in advancing a petition from Corteva Agribusiness, and forecasters say the spring severe weather season may quickly shift into high gear with favorable tornado conditions over the next few weeks.
California Farming Region Placed on Water Probation
California Ag Today
After a day-long hearing, the State Water Resources Council has put the Tulare Lake basin under "probationary" status.
California Snowpack & Reservoirs Improved and Gas Prices Up Again
The Agribusiness Update
California’s snowpack has reached 110% of its seasonal average, up from 28% of average on January 1, and gas prices resumed their climb, rising 6.5 cents compared to a week ago at $3.57 per gallon.
California Snowpack & Reservoirs Improved and Gas Prices Up Again
The Agribusiness Update
California’s snowpack has reached 110% of its seasonal average, up from 28% of average on January 1, and gas prices resumed their climb, rising 6.5 cents compared to a week ago at $3.57 per gallon.
California Water Management and Former ASPCA Chief Hammers Charity
The Agribusiness Update
Improving data practices to best manage California’s water resources drove discussions last week at the California Irrigation Institute Conference, and former president of the ASPCA speaks out against the animal charity.
New Resources for Cattle Culling and Texas Panhandle Fire Update
The Agribusiness Update
A new resource from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and CattleFax helps producers maximize profitability from their culling decisions, and the Smokehouse Creek fire has burned more than 850,000 acres in the Texas Panhandle, the second largest in state history.
Western Wildfire Funding
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The USDA is taking steps to combat Western U.S. wildfires by investing $500 million to expand work on the Forest Service’s Wildfire Crisis Strategy, according to Ag Secretary Tom VIlsack.
USDA Specialty Crop Investment Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
The Department of Agriculture is investing in specialty crop farmers as the industry faces significant challenges. Undersecretary Jenny Lester Moffitt has more.
USDA Specialty Crop Investment Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
The Department of Agriculture is investing in specialty crop farmers as the industry faces significant challenges. Undersecretary Jenny Lester Moffitt has more.
Ag Resource Management Survey and World Food Prices Drop in December
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA’s National Ag Statistics Service is gathering information about farm economics and production practices, as they conduct the third and final phase of the 2023 Ag Resource Management Survey, and the U.N.’s Food and Agricultural Organization says world food prices dropped in December.
A Unique Approach to Operating Loans
Farm of the Future
Coming off a year that saw increases in both input costs and interest rates, many farmers are exploring options when it comes to financing.
New Raspberry Website redrazz.org
Fruit Grower Report
The red raspberry industry in Washington state has a new resource for information in its new website, www.redrazz.org.
California Water Resources Project and China Approves U.S. Meat Imports
The Agribusiness Update
The California Department of Water Resources has awarded $11.8 million in funding for two projects promoting agriculture and groundwater conservation, and China has approved 18 U.S. beef companies and 12 U.S. pork outlets for export to China.
Human Resources On The Farm
Farm of the Future
Perhaps the biggest investment any company can make is in their employees.
Human Resources On The Farm
Farm of the Future
Perhaps the biggest investment any company can make is in their employees.
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Emphasizes Climate-Smart Applications
Line on Agriculture
Head of the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Terry Cosby
Conservation Innovation Grants Program Sign-Ups Open
Line on Agriculture
Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief, Terry Cosby outlines the Conservation Innovation Grants Program. Applications will be accepted until October 30, 2023.
California Ag Land Sales and Gas Prices Higher-Diesel Down
The Agribusiness Update
California farmers urge state to protect agricultural resources amid concerns over a company buying large swaths of farmland in Solano County, and gas prices higher while diesel drops.