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California Pistachio Record Crop and WASDE Report Relatively Unchanged
The Agribusiness Update
California pistachio growers are searching for potential emerging markets to handle expected record-shattering crops, and the March WASDE Report looks very similar to February’s numbers with the U.S. corn outlook unchanged.
and WASDE Report Relatively Unchanged
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Peanut Commission is holding a referendum through April 8 so peanut producers can vote on reaffirming the commission, and the March WASDE Report looks very similar to February’s numbers with the U.S. corn outlook unchanged.
California Rice Acreage and Syngenta Ordered to Sell Arkansas Farmland
The Agribusiness Update
After idling half the state’s normal rice acreage last year due to water shortages, farmers are back in full force in California’s Sacramento Valley, and Syngenta Ordered to Sell Arkansas Farmland
California Rice Acreage and Syngenta Ordered to Sell Arkansas Farmland
The Agribusiness Update
After idling half the state’s normal rice acreage last year due to water shortages, farmers are back in full force in California’s Sacramento Valley, and Syngenta Ordered to Sell Arkansas Farmland
California Rice Acreage and Syngenta Ordered to Sell Arkansas Farmland
The Agribusiness Update
After idling half the state’s normal rice acreage last year due to water shortages, farmers are back in full force in California’s Sacramento Valley, and Syngenta Ordered to Sell Arkansas Farmland
Farm Labor Legislation in DC and Community Wildfire Defense Grants
The Agribusiness Update
A nationwide farm labor shortage is contributing to a flurry of legislative action in Congress this year, and USDA announces the application period for the Community Wildfire Defense Grant program.
Farm Labor Legislation in DC and Community Wildfire Defense Grants
The Agribusiness Update
A nationwide farm labor shortage is contributing to a flurry of legislative action in Congress this year, and USDA announces the application period for the Community Wildfire Defense Grant program.
California's Prop 12 Delayed and Funding for Rural Internet
The Agribusiness Update
California Ag Department agrees to a six-month extension allowing retailers to continue selling pork that doesn’t comply with Prop 12, and the Department of Commerce allocates funding for reliable high-speed internet
Fourth of July Safety in Florida and Funding for Rural Internet
The Agribusiness Update
Fourth of July safety in Florida, and the Department of Commerce allocates funding for reliable high-speed internet
California Avocado Growers Hanging On and 4th of July Cookout Cost More
The Agribusiness Update
A cold Spring, increased imports and a persistent labor shortage have challenged California avocado growers, and celebrating the 4th of July with a cookout will cost significantly more than two years ago.
West Coast Port Negotiations and Growers Automation Spending Up
The Agribusiness Update
Failed labor negotiations at West Coast ports is impacting red mead exports with periodic work stoppages, and growers are now spending an average of $500,000 a year on automation in response to labor shortage.
Georgia Referendums Corn-Pecans and Growers Automation Spending Up
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Department of Agriculture is holding referendums on corn and pecan assessments through the end of the month, and growers are spending an average of $500,000 annually on automation thanks to the labor shortage.
Smithfield Closures and USDA Shortage of Technical Service Providers
The Agribusiness Update
Smithfield Foods employee says company plans to close 37 sow farms, and House and Senate members address USDA's shortage of Technical Service Providers.
Smithfield Closures and USDA Shortage of Technical Service Providers
The Agribusiness Update
Smithfield Foods employee says company plans to close 37 sow farms, and House and Senate members address USDA's shortage of Technical Service Providers.
Immigration Reform Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The ag labor shortage continues to be a problem but, according to American Business Immigration Coalition's Enrique Sanchez and Idaho Representative Mike Simpson, it's a problem that also impacts national security.
Immigration Reform Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The ag labor shortage continues to be a problem but, according to American Business Immigration Coalition's Enrique Sanchez and Idaho Representative Mike Simpson, it's a problem that also impacts national security.
Growers Turning to Technology and Ethanol in Fuel Saves Drivers Billions
The Agribusiness Update
Growers are turning to technology more to streamline tasks, address labor shortages and increase water efficiency, and a UC-Berkeley study shows adding low-cost ethanol to the nation's gas supply saves Americans billions.
Inflation, Interest Rates, Labor Shortage All Taking Their Toll
Farm of the Future
With Inflation still high and interest rates on the rise, another issue businesses are finding is lack of workers.
Baby Formula Tariffs in 2023 and Ethanol Production Margins Weaken
The Agribusiness Update
Baby formula imports will see tariffs again in 2023 when exemptions expire, and America's ethanol production margins weaken in late 2022.