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Summer Grilling Safety and Farm Production Costs Forecast to Drop
The Agribusiness Update
As people kick off the summer by firing up the grill for your next cookout, the USDA shares some safety tips, and farm sector production expenses are forecast to decrease by $13.4 billion, or 2.9%, this year.
New High for Crop Insurance and Food Price Index Up Slightly
The Agribusiness Update
For the first time, farmers and ranchers bought crop insurance policies on more than 500 million acres last year, and the U.N. Food and Agricultural Organization’s Food Price Index stood at 120.4 points in May, up 0.9% from its April level.
New High for Crop Insurance and Food Price Index Up Slightly
The Agribusiness Update
For the first time, farmers and ranchers bought crop insurance policies on more than 500 million acres last year, and the U.N. Food and Agricultural Organization’s Food Price Index stood at 120.4 points in May, up 0.9% from its April level.
Ackley Buys Two NW Wineries and Ag Drone Operators Cautioned
The Agribusiness Update
Seattle-based Ackley Brands has announced its acquisition of Columbia Winery and Hogue Cellars from Gallo, and the National Agricultural Aviation Association is asking all drone operators to be mindful of low-altitude manned aircraft this growing season.
Georgia Vegetable Producers Extend Checkoff and Ag Drone Operators Cautioned
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia vegetable producers voted to extend the one-cent-per-marketing-unit checkoff fee on 14 key vegetable crops for another three years, and the National Agricultural Aviation Association is asking all drone operators to be mindful of low-altitude manned aircraft this growing season.
Current Cattle Inventory
Land & Livestock Report
Calves born during the first half of 2023 are estimated at 24.8 million head, down 2%
Cherry Prospects Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Northwest Cherry Grower's President, BJ Thurlby breaks down the numbers from the recent 5 State meeting in the Tri Cities on how the 2023 cherry crop is shaping up.
Cherry Prospects Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Northwest Cherry Grower's President, BJ Thurlby breaks down the numbers from the recent 5 State meeting in the Tri Cities on how the 2023 cherry crop is shaping up.
First Fuel Price Drop of 2023 and Net Farm Income Down 15.9%
The Agribusiness Update
The nation's average gas price posts the first weekly drop in 2023, and USDA's Economic Research Service's February Farm Income Forecast shows net farm income down 15.9% from last year.
First Fuel Price Drop of 2023 and Net Farm Income Down 15.9%
The Agribusiness Update
The nation's average gas price posts the first weekly drop in 2023, and USDA's Economic Research Service's February Farm Income Forecast shows net farm income down 15.9% from last year.
Beef Exports to East Asia on Record Pace and Retail Food Prices Up in 2022
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. beef exports to East Asia in 2022 on record pace, and it's no secret but a USDA report shows how much retail food prices jumped in 2022.
Restaurants Rebounding and Specialty Crop Block Program
The Agribusiness Update
Restaurants appear to be rebounding after a tough year with COVID restrictions, and USDA announces $169.9 million for the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program.
Pete's Indoor Ag in Georgia and Restaurants Rebounding
The Agribusiness Update
California-based greenhouse grower, Pete's is opening their first eastern facility in Georgia, and American restaurant industry appears to be rebounding.