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Cosmic Crisp Naturally Developed
Fruit Grower Report
It’s become very popular over the past five or so years, and the Cosmic Crisp apple came to us with no artificial assistance.
NCBA Backs All‑Male Fly to Fight Screw Worms
Line on Agriculture
The detection of the New World screwworm near the U.S. border and a proposal to transfer the USA Agricultural Research Service to the Environmental Protection Agency to register a product that would increase the production of sterile male flies for pest control.
NCBA backs revised USDA screw-worm playbook
Line on Agriculture
The USDA's second draft of the New World screw worm response plan is acceptable to the National Cattlemen's Beef Association after pushing back on the initial draft plan.
Mexico Changes Course on Corn and Farmer Sentiment Down
The Agribusiness Update
The incoming government in Mexico will discard a goal of the previous administration to reduce yellow corn imports and achieve self-sufficiency in yellow corn production, and farmer sentiment lowered in June with a Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer reading of 105.
MEX Stands Firm in GM Corn Ban
California Ag Today
Officials from the U.S. Trade Representative’s Office are now hammering arguments made by Mexican representatives during a recent dispute hearing about Mexico’s ban on imports of genetically modified corn used in some food products.
John Deere & SpaceX and Mexican GM Corn Ban
The Agribusiness Update
John Deere announced a strategic partnership with SpaceX to expand rural connectivity to farmers through satellite communications, and Mexico might review, and potentially remove, its ban on imports of genetically modified white corn.
John Deere & SpaceX and Mexican GM Corn Ban
The Agribusiness Update
John Deere announced a strategic partnership with SpaceX to expand rural connectivity to farmers through satellite communications, and Mexico might review, and potentially remove, its ban on imports of genetically modified white corn.
Contesting Mexico's Ban on Biotech Corn and Turkey Breast Prices Climb
The Agribusiness Update
USTR and Ag Secretary are contesting Mexico’s move to ban imports of genetically modified corn from the U.S., and frozen wholesale turkey breast prices climbed in response to last year's avian flu outbreak.
Contesting Mexico's Ban on Biotech Corn and Turkey Breast Prices Climb
The Agribusiness Update
USTR and Ag Secretary are contesting Mexico’s move to ban imports of genetically modified corn from the U.S., and frozen wholesale turkey breast prices climbed in response to last year's avian flu outbreak.
Non-Dairy Labeling Fight and Canada Sides with U.S. Over Mexican Corn Ban
The Agribusiness Update
The non-dairy labeling fight continues, and Canada sides with U.S. over Mexico's ban on genetically modified corn.
Mexico Refusing to Import US GM Corn Could Lead to a Bad Precedent
Line on Agriculture
American Farm Bureau Federation, Senior Director of Government Affairs Dave Salmonsen
2022 Third Costliest Weather Disasters and Proposed "Product of USA" Labels
The Agribusiness Update
2022 was the third costliest in terms of damage from weather-related disasters, and USDA proposes new "Product of USA" label claim.
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.
Easing Weather Impact on Crops and Ethanol in Fuel Saves Drivers Billions
The Agribusiness Update
University of Florida researchers are looking for ways to make crops more resilient to severe weather like hurricanes, and a UC-Berkeley study shows adding low-cost ethanol to the nation's gas supply saves Americans billions.
Vilsack Won't Compromise on Mexico Corn Ban and National Chicken Council Update
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says there will be no compromise on Mexico's corn ban, and the National Chicken Council has developed an update to Broiler Welfare Guidelines and Audit Checklist.
Mexico Corn & Alabama Farmers
Southeast Regional Ag News
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack says there will be no compromise when it comes to Mexico's ban on genetically modified corn. Meanwhile, one Alabama couple receives national accolades.
Vilsack on Mexican Corn Ban
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says he plans to keep pressure on the Mexican government to back off plans to ban imports of GMO corn.
Per-Capita Dairy Consumption Higher and Mexico's GM Corn Ban
The Agribusiness Update
USDA data shows per-capita dairy consumption has emphatic rise, and Mexico's genetically modified corn ban could have huge consequences for U.S. and Mexican economies.
Global Food Crisis Coming and Changes to GHG Modeling for Biofuels
The Agribusiness Update
A global food crisis is expected this fall amid the war in Ukraine and other factors, and lawmakers push for changes to the greenhouse gas modeling for biofuels.
Opal Apples In Stores Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
As harvest season continues, you may be looking for a great tasting apple to enjoy, and First Fruits Marketing president Chuck Zeutenhorst has just the bite for you ... the Opal!