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Meat Processing Plant Shutters, Wheat Production Outlook, El Niño Predicted
Line on Agriculture
Tyson Foods' closure of a beef processing facility in Illinois, capable of handling 3,000 cattle daily, has disrupted the supply chain. The World Agricultural Outlook Board has reduced the EU's wheat production estimate by 1.8 million tons due to extreme summer heat, impacting the yield and bringing the forecast to 134.2 million tons, down 11 million tons from last year. A potential historic El Niño event in the U.S., which could alter winter weather patterns.
Super El Nino or Not
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
It looks like we can expect the weather to heat up significantly over the weekend, so I asked University of Washington Atmospheric Sciences Professor, Cliff Mass, if this is part of that ‘Super El Nino’ that some are predicting this year?
USMCA Affordability and More New World Screwworm Discovered
The Agribusiness Update
Purdue Universities’ new ‘USMCA Affordability Study’ finds that tariff reductions under these trade agreements help lower food prices by roughly 7% of household food expenditures, and the USDA confirmed three additional cases of the flesh-eating New World screwworm.
Super El Nino Scare
Fruit Grower Report
Reports of the Northwest possibly entering a “Super El Nino” year has many farmers wondering how challenging the year ahead may be.
El Nino 2026
Fruit Grower Report
John Baranick, ag meteorologist at DTN, says they’re predicting a switch from a La Niña to an El Niño this year, and it could be a strong one.
El Nino Icing Out the Lower 48?
California Ag Today
Despite the recent snowfall and chilly temperatures, the possibility of persistent dry conditions remains. This insight comes from Shane Hubbard, a research scientist at the Space Science and Engineering Center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He sheds light on the influence of the ongoing El Niño event on weather patterns in the lower 48.
What a Winter El Nino Means for Agriculture
Line on Agriculture
USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses how this weather pattern will translate to agricultural water supplies.
El Nino Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
University of Washington Atmospheric Science Professor Cliff Mass says we have officially turned to an El Nino weather pattern.
El Nino Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
University of Washington Atmospheric Science Professor Cliff Mass says we have officially turned to an El Nino weather pattern.
Panama Canal Limits Cargo and American Potato Export Records
The Agribusiness Update
The Panama Canal is restricting the number of cargo ships passing due to decreasing water supply, and American potato exports reach record value and volume records.
Panama Canal Limits Cargo and American Potato Export Records
The Agribusiness Update
The Panama Canal is restricting the number of cargo ships passing due to decreasing water supply, and American potato exports reach record value and volume records.
Weather Outlook Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
If you watch much news, you might have worries about the upcoming summer and the drought and wildfire dangers. UW Atmospheric Sciences professor, Cliff Mass lets us know if it's a valid concern.
Weather Outlook Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
If you watch much news, you might have worries about the upcoming summer and the drought and wildfire dangers. UW Atmospheric Sciences professor, Cliff Mass lets us know if it's a valid concern.
Spring Weather Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
If you watch much news, you might have worries about the upcoming summer and the drought and wildfire dangers. But is it a valid concern? UW Atmospheric Sciences Professor, Cliff Mass gives us his read on the situation.
Spring Weather Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
If you watch much news, you might have worries about the upcoming summer and the drought and wildfire dangers. But is it a valid concern? UW Atmospheric Sciences Professor, Cliff Mass gives us his read on the situation.
La Nina Loosens its Grip on the Cotton Belt
Southeast Regional Ag News
Eric Snodgrass, Science Fellow and Principal Atmospheric Scientist with Nutrien Ag Solutions says that there are signs that the La Nina that’s plagued the Cotton Belt is fading out.
Weather Outlook Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
University of Washington atmospheric sciences professor, Cliff Mass joins us and says if you were getting tired of our 3-year long La Nina, we will soon be paid a visit by its cousin, El Nino ... so expect some different weather beginning in the fall.
Weather Outlook Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
University of Washington atmospheric sciences professor, Cliff Mass joins us and says if you were getting tired of our 3-year long La Nina, we will soon be paid a visit by its cousin, El Nino ... so expect some different weather beginning in the fall.
California Snowpack and Bayer Activist Investments
The Agribusiness Update
California's first snowpack survey reveals 174% of normal, and activist investors purchase significant stakes in Bayer in hopes of splitting the ag business from pharmaceutical side.
California Snowpack and Bayer Activist Investments
The Agribusiness Update
California's first snowpack survey reveals 174% of normal, and activist investors purchase significant stakes in Bayer in hopes of splitting the ag business from pharmaceutical side.