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California Farmers Bulldoze Crops and Electric Vehicles Lacking AM Radio
The Agribusiness Update
Farmers in California's San Joaquin Valley are being forced to bulldoze healthy nut and citrus trees and grapevines due to water shortages, and many electric vehicles don't come with AM radio and that's a big worry for farm broadcasters.
Federal Assistance for Ag Borrowers and U.S. Pumpkin Production
The Agribusiness Update
A new program offers federal assistance for agricultural borrowers, and U.S. pumpkins grown in every state, but six in particular dominate the market.
Assistance for Southeast Ag Producers and U.S. Pumpkin Production
The Agribusiness Update
The U.S. Trade Representative is looking for ways to assist Southeast seasonal ag producers, and U.S. pumpkin production happens in every state, but six states in particular.
Low Cattle Numbers, High Packer Interest
Southeast Regional Ag News
AFBF Economist Bernt Nelson dives into the positive factors behind the U.S. cattle market.
California Climate-Smart Grants and New Zealand to Tax Cow Burps
The Agribusiness Update
20 California projects receive Partnership for Climate Smart Commodities grants from USDA, and protests in New Zealand where government announces plan to tax cow burps.
Water Intake Technology and Smithfield Sends Food to Florida
The Agribusiness Update
University of California, Davis, researchers continue testing high-tech processes for detecting how thirsty their trees are to help make better irrigation decisions, and Smithfield Foods sends tons of food to Fort Myers, Florida for hurricane victims.
R-CALF USA CEO Recaps Annual Meeting
Southeast Regional Ag News
Since 2001, Bullard has been serving as the CEO for R-CALF USA. Several big discussions were had at their meeting including the continued push for mandatory country of origin labeling.
R-CALF USA Wraps Up Annual Meeting
Southeast Regional Ag News
Nathan Miller, a professor at Georgetown University, presented on buying power in the beef packing industry.
SCOTUS Denies R-CALF Lawsuit and U.S.-Taiwan Trade Talks
The Agribusiness Update
The Supreme Court denied R-CALF's lawsuit against 13 state beef councils and the Beef Checkoff, and U.S. and Taiwan hold first round of trade talks.
Late Winter Calving and Brazil Lifts Tariffs on U.S. Ethanol
The Agribusiness Update
USDA study finds late winter calving better than spring for calf growth, and Brazil lifts tariffs on U.S. Ethanol.
US Cow Herd Hits Seven -Year Low
Southeast Regional Ag News
US Cow Herd Hits Seven -Year Low
USDA Adds to School Meal Funding and RCALF Skeptical on Meat Supply Stragegy
The Agribusiness Update
USDA announces adjustments to school meal reimbursements, and RCALF says President's strategy on meat supply challenges progress but remains skeptical.
SCOTUS on Prop 12
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley shares his thoughts on the Supreme Court potentially taking up California's Prop 12 in the new year.
Eat Local-Washington Grown Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
The Eat Local First collaborative is getting a hand from the Washington State Department of Agriculture to aid schools in finding locally grown food on a wholesale level.
Eat Local-Washington Grown Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
The Eat Local First collaborative is getting a hand from the Washington State Department of Agriculture to aid schools in finding locally grown food on a wholesale level.
Cattle Prices Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
CattleFax CEO Randy Blach talks about his optimistic outlook about where the cattle markets are headed.
Cattle Prices Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
CattleFax CEO Randy Blach talks about his optimistic outlook about where the cattle markets are headed.
Florida Sends Firefighters West and ASF Efforts in Dominican Republic
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Ag Commission Nikki Fried deploys firefighters west to battle wildfires, and efforts are underway in the Dominican Republic to prevent the spread of African Swine Fever to U.S. shores.
Tyson to Require COVID Vaccinations and R-CALF USA Annual Convention
The Agribusiness Update
Tyson Foods has decided to require U.S. employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by October, and R-CALF USA to hold 22nd Annual Convention next week in South Dakota.