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U.S. Egg Production Up Slightly and Honeybee Colony Numbers Rise
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. egg production in November up slightly from last year, and U.S. Honeybee industry says bee colonies have adjusted and show signs of recovery.
SCOTUS on Vax Mandate and Dairy Checkoff Helps Food Services
The Agribusiness Update
The Supreme Court will hear arguments in the case against OSHA's requirement for employers to enforce vaccine mandate, and despite COVID challenges Dairy Checkoff continues to help foodservice partners grow sales of dairy foods.
California Container Shortage and Phase One Ends Today
The Agribusiness Update
California farmers have taken big overseas sales losses thanks to a container shortage, and Phase One Trade Agreement between China and the U.S. ends today.
N.C. Right to Farm Act Challenge Dismissed and Phase One with China Ends
The Agribusiness Update
A challenge to North Carolina's "Right to Farm" Act is unanimously dismissed by 3-judge panel, and Phase One Trade Agreement between U.S. and China ends today, December 31st.
Restaurant Price Inflation at 39-year High and Black Beans Help Diabetes
The Agribusiness Update
Restaurant prices inflation hits 39-year high last month, and black beans shown to help those with diabetes.
Grocery Prices Climb and E15's Universal Compatibility
The Agribusiness Update
Led by beef,pork and poultry, grocery prices climb at fastest rate since 2008, and Growth Energy study shows E15's universal compatibility with today's vehicles.
California Winegrape Harvest Up and Farmland Values Rise in Third Quarter
The Agribusiness Update
California winegrape harvest up slightly from last year, and Federal Reserve Survey values rise in third quarter this year.
Cosmic Crisp Apples Are Shipping Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
The 2021 season of Cosmic Crisp apples began shipping last week and should be on store shelves very soon, if no already in their third commercially available year.
Cosmic Crisp Apples Are Shipping Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
The 2021 season of Cosmic Crisp apples began shipping last week and should be on store shelves very soon, if no already in their third commercially available year.
Vaccination Rates Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Vaccination rates among H-2A workers is 95% plus, a number that is pretty satisfying for WAFLA CEO Dan Fazio.
Vaccination Rates Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Vaccination rates among H-2A workers is 95% plus, a number that is pretty satisfying for WAFLA CEO Dan Fazio.
Food Insecurity and China's Record Wheat Imports
The Agribusiness Update
A new report shows more than one in 10 U.S. households experienced food insecurity in 2020, and China's wheat imports hit highest level in more than 20 years.
Cropland Value Higher and Ag Economy Barometer Rises
The Agribusiness Update
USDA reports 2020 cropland value up nearly 8%, and Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer higher in August.
Potato Retail Sales Down and Senate Confirms Hip USDA General Counsel
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. retail potato sales declined from April through June, and Senate Confirms Janie Hipp as USDA general counsel.
NW Cherry Harvest Behind and Payment for Farmers of Color Delayed
The Agribusiness Update
Cooler weather slows harvest for Northwest Cherry growers, and a Wisconsin judge puts temporary restraining order on loan forgiveness for farmers of color.
Alabama Cotton Acres Down and Southern Border Issues Continue
The Agribusiness Update
Alabama cotton acres in 2020 are down, and ag groups call on Biden Administration to do something about Southern Border dangers for farmers and ranchers.
Betz 2020 Non-Vintage Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Thanks to last summer's wildfires, Woodinville's Betz Family Winery makes the unfortunate decision to produce NO 2020 vintages.
Betz 2020 Non-Vintage Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Thanks to last summer's wildfires, Woodinville's Betz Family Winery makes the unfortunate decision to produce NO 2020 vintages.
Wine Industry Recovery and USDA Invests in Supply Chain
The Agribusiness Update
Wine industry looks towards recovery after a year of wildfires and a pandemic, and USDA to invest $4-billion to bolster supply chain.