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State of Ag Economy Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The staff at Agricultural Economic Insights has been looking into the current economic conditions in agriculture and what might be coming in 2024.
State of Ag Economy Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The staff at Agricultural Economic Insights has been looking into the current economic conditions in agriculture and what might be coming in 2024.
Hilary Hits California Table Grapes and Farm Income Expected Down in 2024
The Agribusiness Update
California table grape growers suffer major crop losses after Tropical Storm Hilary slams vineyards, and U.S. farm income will decline modestly in 2024 and then run at historically high levels in the near term.
Corn Production Varies and Farm Income Expected Down in 2024
The Agribusiness Update
Corn production in Southern states expected to vary, and U.S. farm income will decline modestly in 2024 and then run at historically high levels in the near term.
A Late Farm Bill
Southeast Regional Ag News
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell now says that Congress will deliver a farm bill, but that its not likely in September.
More Dollars for Agriculture Students
Southeast Regional Ag News
The National Cattlemen’s Foundation is now accepting applications for the W.D. Farr Scholarship program.
Tyson to Close 4 Chicken Plants and Organic Produce Sales Higher
The Agribusiness Update
Tyson Foods announced plans to close four chicken processing facilities in the Midwest, and organic fresh produce grew slightly in sales dollars and volume in the second quarter of 2023, reversing a trend.
Ag Overtime Changes Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
With a 48 hour threshold, ag overtime will become even more challenging this summer, and Washington State Tree Fruit Association President Jon DeVaney says it's a challenge on several fronts.
Ag Overtime Changes Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
With a 48 hour threshold, ag overtime will become even more challenging this summer, and Washington State Tree Fruit Association President Jon DeVaney says it's a challenge on several fronts.
U.S. Beef Production to Drop and Lab-Grown Beef's Carbon Footprint
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. beef production in 2024 will drop 8% to 24.7 billion pounds amid tighter cattle supplies, and a new report suggests lab-grown meat may have a larger carbon footprint than retail beef.
SCOTUS Upholds Prop 12 and Ford to Keep AM Radio
The Agribusiness Update
The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld California’s Proposition 12, and Ford CEO announces Ford will keep AM radio in their newly manufactured vehicles in 2024.
Mad Cow Found in South Carolina and Ford to Keep AM Radio
The Agribusiness Update
APHIS announced the finding of a case of Mad Cow Disease in South Carolina, and Ford CEO announces Ford will keep AM radio in their newly manufactured vehicles in 2024.
California Wildfire Insurance and Data Shows Few Bright Spots for Export Sales
The Agribusiness Update
The threat of California wildfires pushed insurance rates for farmers exponentially higher, and there are few bright spots in latest USDA weekly export sales numbers, for the week ending May 11th.
New Florida Immigration Law and Data Shows Few Bright Spots for Export Sales
The Agribusiness Update
Is a new immigration law signed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis creating panic in the state’s ag community, and there are few bright spots in latest USDA weekly export sales numbers, for the week ending May 11th.
GOP Ag Spending Bill
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A partisan House subcommittee mark-up of the 2024 USDA-FDA spending bill shows a stark contrast between GOP and Democratic policies.
Options for Colorado River Water and Plans for Year-round E15 Sales
The Agribusiness Update
The federal government is considering options to prevent the Colorado River from running dry, and the Biden Administration is planning to begin year-round sales of E15 fuels in 2024.
Southeast Census of Agriculture Reminder and Plans for Year-round E15 Sales
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA is reminding farmers and ranchers in the Southeast that there is still time to participate in the 2022 Census of Agriculture, and the Biden Administration is planning to begin year-round sales of E15 fuels in 2024.
Farm Bureau Accepting Ag Innovation Challenge Applications
Southeast Regional Ag News
Have an idea? Want some money? If your answers were “yes” and “yes” and that idea is innovative in the world of agriculture, listen up.
A Deadline for Procrastinators
Southeast Regional Ag News
Although the deadline for submitting the ag census just passed, NASS will continue to accept completed census questionnaires through the spring,