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A Closer Look at Bamboo
Southeast Regional Ag News
As Florida’s citrus industry struggles, some growers see bamboo as a promising crop with global potential.
Dairies Turn to Beef Embryos for Bigger Returns
California Ag Today
California dairies are using purebred beef embryo transfers to boost profits and manage market risk.
Growers are Forced To Chip their Pushed Orchards---No More Burning
California Tree Nut Report
Florida's Biodiversity and Mexican Sustainable Fuel Production
The Agribusiness Update
Boasting more than 80 distinct ecosystems, Florida is a biodiversity hot spot with more than 4,000 native animal species, and Mexico intends to produce its own sustainable aviation fuel by 2030.
Chickpeas in the Cotton Belt? Clemson Thinks It’s Possible
Southeast Regional Ag News
A $2 million USDA-funded project is sprouting new opportunities for organic winter chickpeas in the Southeast.
Meat Sales Hit Record High and USTR Investigates China
The Agribusiness Update
Meat sales hit a record high of $104.6 billion in 2024, and the U.S. Trade Representative’s Office launched an investigation into China’s efforts to dominate the maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors.
Potash for quaggas
Idaho Ag Today
Snake River Quagga Mussel Update
Idaho State Department of Agriculture
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Comments Needed on Plant-Based Dairy Nomenclature
California Ag Today
The FDA has released its draft guidance for industry on the labeling of plant-based alternatives to animal-derived foods. The comment period is open until March.
WSTFA DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
This year’s recipient of WSTFA's 2024 Distinguished Service Award went to longtime tree fruit professional Leo Garcia of Cashmere.
WSTFA DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
This year’s recipient of WSTFA's 2024 Distinguished Service Award went to longtime tree fruit professional Leo Garcia of Cashmere.
Teff as a cereal
Idaho Ag Today
University of Nevada Professor John Cushman thinks Teff is a great crop.
Rollins Named Ag Secretary and Dominican Swine Fever Boosts U.S. Pork Exports
The Agribusiness Update
Ag groups are reacting to President-elect Trump’s naming of Brooke Rollins as his nominee for Secretary of Agriculture, and U.S. pork exports to the Dominican Republic could reach a record high as African Swine Fever outbreaks continue across the country.
Beeflow Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Some call setting up beehives next to a field of crops, pollination 1-point-0, but researchers at Beeflow have raised the bar to, pollination 2-point-0.
Beeflow Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Some call setting up beehives next to a field of crops, pollination 1-point-0, but researchers at Beeflow have raised the bar to, pollination 2-point-0.
Fairness in cattle markets
Idaho Ag Today
Part of a recent announcement of USDA efforts to promote fair and competitive markets for ag producers, while lowering prices for consumers.
Irrigation Options in California and McDonalds Suit Against Major Meat Packers
The Agribusiness Update
Having endured crushing impacts of drought and regulatory water restrictions, California farmers have embraced drip irrigation, and McDonald’s has filed a lawsuit against major meat packing companies, accusing them of colluding to limit beef supplies.
Hurricane Damage Includes Stress and McDonalds Suit Against Major Meat Packers
The Agribusiness Update
Beyond the damage and complete destruction of property from recent hurricanes is the burden of mental stress, and McDonald’s has filed a lawsuit against major meat packing companies, accusing them of colluding to limit beef supplies.