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California Ag OT Costs Workers Hours and War Impact on Fertilizer
The Agribusiness Update
While some have benefited, California’s 2016 agricultural overtime law has reduced overall earnings for farmworkers, and U.S. farmers brace for shock resulting from the disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and the impact on fertilizer.
Off-Farm Income Anchors Farm Sustainability
Southeast Regional Ag News
A new Market Intel report released April 23, 2025, by the American Farm Bureau Federation highlights just how critical off-farm income is to the survival of farm households across the country.
California's Overtime Law Not Working and USDA Warns of Job Cuts
The Agribusiness Update
UC-Berkeley, assistant professor Alexandra Hill's research shows California’s 2016 agricultural overtime law has not achieved its goal of increasing earnings for farmworkers, and USDA warns that major staff cuts are coming, offices closed, and people will be forced to relocate.
California Water Use Challange and International Sweetener Symposium
The Agribusiness Update
State and federal agencies face a challenge to balance the beneficial uses of water needed by farmers with needs of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta ecosystem amid weather challenges, and bipartisan support for U.S. sugar policy and the International Sweetener Symposium in Seattle.
Hurrican Debby Damage Estimates and International Sweetener Symposium
The Agribusiness Update
A preliminary estimate of the total damage and economic loss from Hurricane Debby is $28 billion, and bipartisan support for U.S. sugar policy and the International Sweetener Symposium in Seattle.
Future California Water Availability and Amazon Joins SAF Coalition
The Agribusiness Update
Delivery of the California State Water Project, a 700-mile network of reservoirs and canals, could be reduced by 23% in 20 years due to changing flow patterns and extreme weather, and the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Coalition announced Amazon has joined its expanding membership.
Hurrican Debby Impact and Amazon Joins SAF Coalition
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack directed the USDA to aid recovery efforts for farmers, ranchers, and residents affected by Hurricane Debby, and the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Coalition announced Amazon has joined its expanding membership.
Bayer Loses 4th Straight Roundup Suit and Deere Quarterly Sales Down
The Agribusiness Update
Bayer faces a payout of $1.56 billion after a Missouri jury finds in favor of the plaintiffs in fourth straight Roundup lawsuit, and John Deere sales in the fourth quarter fell year-over-year, though the earnings did increase.
Dairy Earnings Plummet and Voluntary Groundwater Conservation Act
The Agribusiness Update
Dairy farmers have seen their earnings plummet in recent months, and the Voluntary Groundwater Conservation Act gives farmers and ranchers the flexibility to protect groundwater while also keeping ag lands in production.
Dairy Earnings Plummet and Voluntary Groundwater Conservation Act
The Agribusiness Update
Dairy farmers have seen their earnings plummet in recent months, and the Voluntary Groundwater Conservation Act gives farmers and ranchers the flexibility to protect groundwater while also keeping ag lands in production.
In Spite of Hurricane Ida and Top Pumpkin Producing States
The Agribusiness Update
Ag giants like Archer-Daniels,Midland and Bunge likely to turn in solid earning in spite of challenges brought by Hurricane Ida, and we look at the top pumpkin producing states during the season that screams pumpkins.
Alfafarmers Welcome Tuberville and U.S. Pork Exports Soar
The Agribusiness Update
Alabama Farmers Federation welcomes Senator Tommy Tuberville's appointment to the Senate Ag Committee, and U.S. Pork exports in 2020 top 2019 record.
STEM Jobs in Agriculture and Mexico Tomato Dumping
The Agribusiness Update
Western Growers on STEM jobs in agriculture, and Mexico accused of dumping tomatoes in the U.S.
Bayer Earnings with Monsanto and EU GMO Delays
The Agribusiness Update
Bayer reduces earnings expectations from Monsanto merger, and European Union frustrates farm and biotech industries with roadblocks for genetically modified foods.
Monsanto Feeling U.S. Corn Pinch and Dairy Ind Braces for Tariffs
The Agribusiness Update
Monsanto feeling effects of shrinking U.S. corn sales-earnings-acreage, and Dairy industry braces for tariff war with China.
Farming, Is It Worth It? Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Washington Policy Center's Madi Clark asks the question, "Farming, is it worth it?"
H-2A Study for Washington Ag Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A new study shows economic value of H-2A program to Washington Agriculture.
Snow Damages Kansas Wheat and Branstad Ambassador to China
The Agribusiness Update
Spring snow damages Kansas wheat crop, and Branstad hearings for Ambassador to China.