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Ag Economists Split on Recession and Tariff Threat Leaves Uncertainty
The Agribusiness Update
56% of agricultural economists in the latest Monthly Monitor say U.S. ag ended 2024 in a recession, and the prospect of new tariff disputes when Donald Trump returns to the White House has the global economy in an uncertain position.
Low-Tariff Beef to Japan and Bird Flu Outbreaks Serious
The Agribusiness Update
The U.S. quota for low-tariff beef imports in Japan was filled by the end of February, the fastest rate since 2020, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says the USDA is taking the cross-species outbreak of HPAI very seriously.
Low-Tariff Beef to Japan and Bird Flu Outbreaks Serious
The Agribusiness Update
The U.S. quota for low-tariff beef imports in Japan was filled by the end of February, the fastest rate since 2020, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says the USDA is taking the cross-species outbreak of HPAI very seriously.
Agave Plant Study and Foreign Influence on American Agriculture
The Agribusiness Update
Researchers at the UC-Davis are studying agave plants as a potential drought-tolerant option for California farmers, and the House Agriculture Committee held a hearing over concerns of foreign influence on American agriculture.
2024 Flavor of Georgia Contest and Foreign Influence on American Agriculture
The Agribusiness Update
A panel of judges selected 36 finalists for the 2024 Flavor of Georgia food contest, and the House Agriculture Committee held a hearing over concerns of foreign influence on American agriculture.
Douglass New CFB President and Land Transfer Navigation Program
The Agribusiness Update
Shannon Douglass, a farmer in Glenn County, has been elected to a two-year term as president of the California Farm Bureau, and American Farmland Trust announces new “Land Transfer Navigators” program.
Alabama Citrus Ready for Holidays and Land Transfer Navigation Program
The Agribusiness Update
Fresh Alabama citrus is ripe for the picking, just in time for holiday merrymaking, and American Farmland Trust announces new “Land Transfer Navigators” program.
Food Inflation Lowest in 2 Years and NCBA Applauds Ag Security Risk Review Act
The Agribusiness Update
The annualized food inflation rate of 4.3% is the lowest since the 3.7% rate in August 2021, and NCBA applauds new bill that strengthens oversight of foreign agricultural purchases.
and Mexico's Biotech Corn Ban
The Agribusiness Update
University of Georgia research shows vegetarians aren't the kindest to animals and planet, and Mexico issues new decree calling for ban on imports of biotech corn used for certain purposes.
California's Annual Water Supply in Decline and Mexico's Biotech Corn Ban
The Agribusiness Update
Average annual water supplies for California's San Joaquin Valley could decline 20% by 2040, and Mexico issues new decree calling for ban on imports of biotech corn used for certain purposes.
Biotech Corn Saga Continues
Southeast Regional Ag News
Mexico officials now issued a new decree as of this week calling for a ban on imports of biotech corn used for certain purposes, effective immediately.
Records Broken in 2019 NCGA Corn Yield Contest
Land & Livestock Report
Records Broken in 2019 NCGA Corn Yield Contest
U.S. Beef on Japan and Tariffs and U.S. Organic Sales Record
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. Beef producers celebrate May 17th trade deal with Japan and removal of steel-aluminum tariffs, and U.S. Organic set sales record.
Trump & China Tariffs and 2019 Commodity Prices Replay
The Agribusiness Update
President Trump asks China to lift tariffs since talks are going so well, and Commodity prices in 2019 expected to follow 2018.
USMCA Not Yet a TD and China Tariff Delay Spurs Optimism
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue calls USMCA a field goal and not yet a touchdown, and President Trump's delay of additional tariffs on Chinese goods brings optimism.
Hurricane Snap Replacements and Americans Dining Out More
The Agribusiness Update
Floridians hit by Hurricane Michael could have replacement SNAP benefits, and Americans dining out more than eating at home.
EPA Chlorpyrifos Rehearing and NCGA on Farm Bill
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue praises DOJ's call for rehearing of Chlorpyrifos judgement, and National Corn Growers Association calls on Congress to get a Farm Bill done.
One Day Left To Respoind To EPA Banning Herbicide Atrazine
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Wednesday is the last day for farmers to make their voice heard regarding the Environmental Protection Agency's draft ecological risk assessment on the herbicide atrazine used on corn.
Ag Most Important
Food Forethought
Presidential candidates prove they need to bone up on ag issues before their 2012 campaigns go much further.