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A Historic Split
California Ag Today
The dairy industry is producing near record volumes in 2026 while maintaining the smallest heifer pipeline since the late 1970s.
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.
California Water Act Costing Farmers and Irrigated Cropland Acres Down
The Agribusiness Update
California’s Sustainable Groundwater Management Act has left some San Joaquin Valley farmers in dire financial straits, and the latest USDA Census of Agriculture data shows just under 55 million acres of U.S. cropland was irrigated in 2022, the lowest since 1992.
AgGeorgia Farm Credit Hurricane Response and Irrigated Cropland Acres Down
The Agribusiness Update
AgGeorgia Farm Credit has announced its response to Hurricane Helene’s historic damage inflicted across Georgia, and the latest USDA Census of Agriculture data shows just under 55 million acres of U.S. cropland was irrigated in 2022, the lowest since 1992.
Not Surprising in 2024 and Biological Push Continues in 2024
The Agribusiness Update
Farm Journal and Purdue University’s December Economists’
Monthly Monitor shows views slightly more optimistic than a month ago as they look at unexpected headlines they wouldn’t be surprised to see in 2024, and AgriThority put together its top ten trends for the new year.
Read More Diesel Shortage Pressure and Cover Crops Growing
The Agribusiness Update
American diesel shortage puts pressure on suppliers, and the use of cover crops are becoming more popular.
NCBA Blasts Biden and Food Production Solutions
The Agribusiness Update
The National Cattlemen's Beef Association and Public Lands Council blast Biden over designation of grazing lands, and FFAR suggests indoor solutions for climate change, resource and supply chain challenges.
Heat Hits Barley Crop and Cleaner Air Boosts Corn Soybean Yields
The Agribusiness Update
This summer's heat is taking a toll on the barley crop, and cleaner air since 1999 is boosting yields for corn and barley crops.
Water Usage Down and China and 14 Others Sign New Trade Agreement
The Agribusiness Update
Water usage for U.S. Agriculture decreased for most crops between 1995 and 2010, and China and 14 other nations sign world's larges trade agreement ... without the U.S.
NCBA-Green New Deal and U.S. Ethanol Use Drops
The Agribusiness Update
National Cattlemen's Beef Association warns against Green New Deal, and Ethanol use in U.S. falls for first time in 20 years.
Unpredictable Dairy Industry and Optimism for China Trade
The Agribusiness Update
Dairy industry expects unpredictable conditions to last into 2019, and Trump Administration optimistic about getting a "reasonable" trade deal with China done.
Bipartisan Ag Risk Coverage and French on Alt-Meat
The Agribusiness Update
A Republican and Democrat join forces to introduce legislation to improve Agriculture Risk Coverage, and French take hard-line on labeling alt-meat products.
Mexican Demographic Change and Dairy Cow Numbers
The Agribusiness Update
Mexican family size could make finding farm labor more difficult in decades to come, and Dairy cow numbers at highest level since 1996.
Trump to Address American Farm Bureau and USDA Still Short-Staffed
The Agribusiness Update
President Trump will address the American Farm Bureau Federation annual convention next month in Nashville, and Ag Secretary Perdue and USDA still missing critical staff one year into administration.
CAFO Emissions and U.S. Pork to Argentina
The Agribusiness Update
EPA on deadline to enforce CAFO emissions reporting, and U.S. Pork to Argentina for first time since 1992.
Wildfires Target of New Bills Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A Senator is seeking help for fighting wildfires with a pair of bills