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AFBF on Fuel and Energy Costs
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Fuel and electricity prices are on the rise again amid declining farm income and the American Farm Bureau responds.
U.S. Wine Sales Slow and Net Cash Farm Income Down
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. and foreign winemakers are struggling to sell their product, and leaders are increasingly focused on anti-alcohol messaging, and USDA’s Economic Research Service forecasts U.S. net cash farm income will decrease 25.8% in 2024.
USDA Funding for Florida and Net Cash Farm Income Down
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA is allocating more than $5 million to Florida as part of a nationwide effort to strengthen the country’s infrastructure for pest detection as well as the nursery system, and USDA’s Economic Research Service forecasts U.S. net cash farm income will decrease 25.8% in 2024.
California OT Law Costs Workers and 2025 Dietary Guidelines
The Agribusiness Update
Since California’s new overtime law for farm employees took effect in 2019, there has been, on average, a decrease in farmworker’s hours and wages, and the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee will meet this Friday.
Organic Fresh Produce Grows and Farmland Ownership Evolving
The Agribusiness Update
For the second quarter in a row, organic fresh produce grew slightly in year-over-year sales and volume, and the landscape of land ownership has evolved over the past 25 years as a generational transfer of ownership takes place.
Organic Fresh Produce Grows and Farmland Ownership Evolving
The Agribusiness Update
For the second quarter in a row, organic fresh produce grew slightly in year-over-year sales and volume, and the landscape of land ownership has evolved over the past 25 years as a generational transfer of ownership takes place.
Cotton Acreage Up and Food Insecurity Higher
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol reports total cotton acreage up 25%, and new research from USDA finds that in 2022 12.8% of U.S. households were food insecure at some time during the year.
California Almond Acres Down and More AM Radio Concerns
The Agribusiness Update
California almond acreage drops for the first time in over 25 years, and more lawmakers are expressing their concerns over word that automakers will be leaving AM radio out of future vehicles.
Drivers Save on E15 and AFBF Calls for Food Labeling Enforcement
The Agribusiness Update
A new analysis from the Renewable Fuels Association shows Americans save more than 25 cents per gallon with E15, and American Farm Bureau calls on the FDA to enforce dairy labeling standards.
American Farm Exports to Drop and EPA Releases RFS Blending Volumes
The Agribusiness Update
American farm exports expected to drop 4% in the current fiscal year, and EPA releases Renewable Fuel Standards blending volumes.
Chinese Farmland Purchases Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Foreign ownership of American farmland is up sharply, but U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse says we need to be more transparent in how we keep track of those transactions.
Chinese Farmland Purchases Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Foreign ownership of American farmland is up sharply, but U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse says we need to be more transparent in how we keep track of those transactions.
Potatoes to Mexico Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
After more than 25 years of disputes and legal obstructions, the first shipment of U.S. fresh potatoes traveled south across the border into Mexico May 11th, and National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles says it's a great first step.
Potatoes to Mexico Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
After more than 25 years of disputes and legal obstructions, the first shipment of U.S. fresh potatoes traveled south across the border into Mexico May 11th, and National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles says it's a great first step.
Potatoes To Mexico and Milk Tariffs on Canada
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. Fresh Potatoes crossed into the Mexican market for the first time in more than 25 years, and Milk Groups call for retaliatory tariffs on Canada.
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.