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.

Diesel Shortage Pressure and Cover Crops Growing

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American diesel shortage puts pressure on suppliers, and the use of cover crops are becoming more popular.

NCBA Blasts Biden and Food Production Solutions

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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