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California Table Olive Crop Smaller and Senate Confirms Three USDA Nominees
The Agribusiness Update
California table olive growers are expected to harvest a smaller crop this year, and the Senate confirms three nominees for critical USDA positions.
Apple Outlook 2025 Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Washington Apple Commission president, Michael Schadler says what looks to be a pretty productive harvest is quickly creeping up on us.
Apple Outlook 2025 Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Washington Apple Commission president, Michael Schadler says what looks to be a pretty productive harvest is quickly creeping up on us.
Grasshoppers-Mormon Crickets are Back and Ag Land Values Stable
The Agribusiness Update
Grasshoppers and Mormon crickets, which in past years have destroyed tens of millions of dollars of Northern California crops, are back this year, and Farmers National Company says despite ongoing challenges, agricultural land values remained surprisingly stable.
Pear Markets Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Even though Northwest pear growers saw their smallest crop in over 40-years last season, the efforts continue to sell the fruit in a way that satisfies the different markets.
Pear Markets Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Even though Northwest pear growers saw their smallest crop in over 40-years last season, the efforts continue to sell the fruit in a way that satisfies the different markets.
Oregon DofA Rewrite Dairy Regs and Weed Robots for Herbicides
The Agribusiness Update
The Oregon Department of Agriculture has rewritten its regulations on dairies, following push back from small farmers, and farmers are looking to weeding robots as herbicide resistance solution.
Milton Impact on Florida Citrus and Weed Robots for Herbicides
The Agribusiness Update
Bloomberg reports that "oranges and some citrus trees are lying useless on the ground in Florida's groves after Hurricane Milton, and farmers are looking to weeding robots as herbicide resistance solution.
Future of Food Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
The only thing that is constant these days is change, and nothing seems to be changing any faster today than the food market.
Future of Food Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
The only thing that is constant these days is change, and nothing seems to be changing any faster today than the food market.
Record High Corn Yield and WASDE Report for July
The Agribusiness Update
The AVERAGE corn yield is forecast at record high 183.1 bushels per acre, up 5.8 bushels from last year, and the 2024-25 WASDE report calls for larger corn supplies, lower domestic use, greater exports, and smaller ending stocks.
GA's First Vegetable Cold Storage and WASDE Report for July
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia's First Vegetable Cold Storage facility in Peach County, and the 2024-25 WASDE report calls for larger corn supplies, lower domestic use, greater exports, and smaller ending stocks.
Melons for the Fourth of July and Food Safety Certification for Specialty Crops
The Agribusiness Update
California watermelons, cantaloupes, honeydews and mixed melons will arrive in grocery stores in time for the Fourth of July, and the USDA is expanding the Food Safety Certification for Specialty Crops program.
Cotton Futures Attempt Rally and Food Safety Certification for Specialty Crops
The Agribusiness Update
December24 futures prices for cotton are attempting a rally, and the USDA is expanding the Food Safety Certification for Specialty Crops program.
USDA Funding for Veterans and Household Spending for Food
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA announced $27.6 million in grants for underserved and veteran farmers, ranchers, and foresters, and households spend more on food as their incomes rise, but the amount represents a smaller share of their overall budgets.
California Methane Emissions Grants and Thanksgiving Turkey Prices
The Agribusiness Update
The California Department of Food and Agriculture grants will fund research to reduce methane emissions from dairy and livestock operations, and your Thanksgiving turkey is going to cost more this year.