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Ag Economy Barometer Plummets and Strong Land Prices Continue
The Agribusiness Update
The Purdue University-CME Ag Economy Barometer plummeted in May to the weakest since April 2020, and stronger land prices from late last year have continued into 2022.
Brewers Like Florida Hops and Ag Economy Barometer Plummets
The Agribusiness Update
Brewers like the flavor and aroma of Florida-grown Cascade Hops, and the Purdue University-CME Ag Economy Barometer plummets in May to its weakest reading since April of 2020.
California Almonds Expected Drop and AFBF Mental Health Month
The Agribusiness Update
California's almond harvest is expected to be down 4% this season, and American Farm Bureau is honoring Mental Health Month with "Farmers Saving Lives" free virtual event tomorrow.
Florida Orange Estimates Down and Specialty Crop Relief
The Agribusiness Update
Florida orange production estimates for May drops from April numbers, and USDA announces $6 million in relief for specialty crop producers hit by major weather events.
California Rice Estimates Down and Specialty Crop Relief
The Agribusiness Update
California rice acreage expected to drop this year, and Busch Light and John Deere collaborate in promotion to raise funds for
Washington Wine Report '21 Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
The numbers are in for the 2021 wine grape harvest and while our extreme summer weather hit their yield hard, the quality of the '21 vintage is reportedly great!
Washington Wine Report '21 Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
The numbers are in for the 2021 wine grape harvest and while our extreme summer weather hit their yield hard, the quality of the '21 vintage is reportedly great!
Ag Exports to China
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ag exports to China lead record breaking year in 2021.
COVID Concerns in China and Restaurant Business Down in 2020
The Agribusiness Update
COVID raises shipping concerns in China, and USDA data shows unsurprising numbers from 2020 that restaurant business was down 47%.
Nutrien on World Fertilizer Delays and USDA's 2021 Organic Survey
The Agribusiness Update
Nutrien, the world's largest fertilizer producer, is warning that the invasion of Ukraine could prolong delays in fertilizer supplies, and the USDA is conducting its 2021 certified organic survey.
Ukraine Invasion Hits Gas Prices and Food Insecurity Varies
The Agribusiness Update
The Russian invasion of Ukraine pushes gas prices higher last week, and food insecurity varies across states.
U.S. Organic Sales Higher and Ag Groups Want Chlorpyrifos
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. organic produce sales top $9-billion in 2021, and Ag Groups oppose EPA's proposed revocation of chlorpyrifos.
World Ag Expo a Hit and Farmland Values Go Higher
The Agribusiness Update
The World Ag Expo in California was live, in-person hit last week, and farmland values continue to increase through 2021.
WSDA's Japanese Beetle Plan and Chapter 12 Farm Bankruptcy Down
The Agribusiness Update
The Washington State Department of Agriculture is preparing to eradicate invasive Japanese beetles found in Central Washington, and Chapter 12 farm bankruptcy filings hit 10-year low.
New California Vineyard Acreage and U.S. Ag Sets Export Record
The Agribusiness Update
California winegrape growers expected to plant 15 to 18-thousand acres of new vineyards this year, and U.S. Agriculture Exports posts highest annual export levels on record.
Fried Applauds Disaster Relief and U.S. Ag Sets Annual Export Record
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Ag Commissioner Nikki Fried writes Vilsack in support of disaster designation following recent freezing temps, and American Agricultural Industry posts highest annual export levels on record.
California Tomato Production Down and Cow Milk Consumption Off
The Agribusiness Update
California's anticipated tomato production is down from last year, and per capita consumption of fluid cow's milk continues to slide downward.
GA Peanut Annual Research Day and Cow Milk Consumption Down
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Peanut Commission holds annual Research Report Day, and per capita milk consumption continues downward trend.
Georgia's 2021 Coldest Since 2014 and Per-Acre Water Usage Down
The Agribusiness Update
2021 was the coldest year Georgia has experienced since 2014, and USDA data shows per-acre water usage on irrigated land continues a 50+ year drop.
Cherry Analysis Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
NW Cherry Growers president BJ Thurlby looks back at 2021 cherries and ahead to the challenges growers face in the upcoming season.