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Record Spending on Food and More People Facing Hunger
The Agribusiness Update
New data from USDA’s Economic Research Service shows consumer spending on food reached a record in 2022, over 122 million more people around the world are facing hunger since 2019.
Tomato Suspension Agreement and June Rural Mainstreet Index
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Tomato Exchange urges Department of Commerce to terminate the 2019 Tomato Suspension Agreement after nearly destroying the U.S. tomato industry, and the June Rural Mainstreet Index went above the threshold for a third-straight month
Modernized ESA Regulations Reinstated and September Wheat Production Unchanged
The Agribusiness Update
Modernized Endangered Species Act regulations will be reinstated after a Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled a district court improperly vacated 2019 revisions, and USDA's September wheat production forecast is unchanged from August.
ESA Changes Overturned
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals overturned a lower court ruling that vacating 2019 revisions of the Endangered Species Act.
Beef Exports Remain Red Hot and Half of U.S. in some level of Drought
The Agribusiness Update
American Beef exports remain red hot in June, and over half of U.S. is in some level of drought.
Gas Prices Up Again and Tractor and Combine Sales Down
The Agribusiness Update
Gas prices increase for the fourth straight week, and tractor and combine sales drop for the second month in a row.
Beef/Pork Export Struggles and Apples Top Consumed Fruit
The Agribusiness Update
Beef and pork exports reach impressive volumes while shipping obstacles cause frustrations, and Apples continue to hold the top spot as most consumed fruit.
Washington Wine Grape Crop Report and Ag Resilient Amid COVID
The Agribusiness Update
Washington state's wine grape crop may be smaller in 2020 but quality is high, and farmers report resilient food system amid pandemic.
Farm Workforce Modernization Act Reintroduced Pt 3
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Farm Workforce Modernization Act has been reintroduced to the House of Representatives by co-sponsors Zoe Lofgren of California and Washington state's Dan Newhouse.
Farm Workforce Modernization Act Reintroduced Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Farm Workforce Modernization Act has been reintroduced to the House of Representatives by co-sponsors Zoe Lofgren of California and Washington state's Dan Newhouse.
Farm Workforce Modernization Act Reintroduced Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Farm Workforce Modernization Act has been reintroduced to the House of Representatives by co-sponsors Zoe Lofgren of California and Washington state's Dan Newhouse.
COVID Impact on Oregon Wine Pt 3
Fruit Grower Report
The numbers are in and show the COVID-19 pandemic wiped out nearly four years of robust growth for Oregon's wine industry.
U.S. Field Crop Values Soar and USTR Tai on Trade with China
The Agribusiness Update
The value estimates on U.S. field and miscellaneous crops soar since 2019, and new USTR Katherine Tai talks tough trade with China.
COVID Impact on Oregon Wine Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
The numbers are in and show the COVID-19 pandemic wiped out nearly four years of robust growth for Oregon's wine industry.
COVID Impact on Oregon Wine Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
The numbers are in and show the COVID-19 pandemic wiped out nearly four years of robust growth for Oregon's wine industry.
Alfafarmers Welcome Tuberville and U.S. Pork Exports Soar
The Agribusiness Update
Alabama Farmers Federation welcomes Senator Tommy Tuberville's appointment to the Senate Ag Committee, and U.S. Pork exports in 2020 top 2019 record.
Mental Health Ag Survey and Farmers to Families Food Box Program
The Agribusiness Update
American Farm Bureau survey finds mental health in agriculture is worse during pandemic, and USDA collects more food for Farmers to Families Food Box Program.
Dicamba Claims Open and Organic Blueberry Sales Higher
The Agribusiness Update
Dicamba damage claims submissions open, and organic berry sales make up a big percentage of organic produce.
$37-million for Alabama Rural Broadband and Organic Sales Higher
The Agribusiness Update
USDA investing $37-million for broadband connectivity in rural Alabama, and USDA's NASS numbers show organic sales higher.