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WAGE SURVEY Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
A new survey for employees in the ag industry will soon take effect that, in theory, addresses concerns about wage suppression in the H-2A guest worker program, but Washington Policy Center's Ag Director Pam Lewison says it's off base.
WAGE SURVEY Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
A new survey for employees in the ag industry will soon take effect that, in theory, addresses concerns about wage suppression in the H-2A guest worker program, but Washington Policy Center's Ag Director Pam Lewison says it's off base.
Georgia Disaster Declaration and Gas Prices Down Again
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack issued two natural disaster declarations that cover 26 primary counties and 36 contiguous counties in Georgia, and with winter fast approaching, average gas prices declined again for the fifth straight week.
New California Avocado and Downsizing U.S./Canadian Cattle Herds
The Agribusiness Update
A new avocado, developed by the University of California Avocado Breeding Program, is about to hit the world market, and downsizing in the U.S. and Canadian cattle herds continued through the first half of 2023.
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The Agribusiness Update
Seventeen farmers were recently recognized by the University of Georgia Peanut Team for their high yielding peanuts in 2022, and downsizing in the U.S. and Canadian cattle herds continued through the first half of 2023.
ESA Working Group Launched and US Economy Strong Despite Worries
The Agribusiness Update
US Representative Dan Newhouse, the Congressional Western Caucus, and the House Committee on Natural Resources have launched the Endangered Species Act Working Group, and U.S. Economy strengthens despite lingering inflationary pressures and other headwinds.
and US Economy Strong Despite Worries
The Agribusiness Update
Cotton projections for July-August increase, and U.S. Economy strengthens despite lingering inflationary pressures and other headwinds.
Florida Foreign Purchases of Ag Land and Gas Prices Fall Again
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Ag Commissioner is pleased with the passage of Senate bill aimed at stopping foreign powers from buying ag lands, and the average National gas price fall for the third straight week.
U.S. Ag Exports Expected to Drop and Torres Small as Deputy Ag Secretary
The Agribusiness Update
USDA projects America's food and ag exports will drop 12% over the next few years, and new Deputy Ag Secretary Xochitl Torres Small draws praise from Senate Ag Chair.
Tri-State Fruit & Vegetable Meeting and Farm Credit for Americans Act
The Agribusiness Update
Farmers in Florida, Alabama and Georgia prepare for the Tri-State Fruit & Vegetable Meeting January 26th, and Senator Chuck Grassley to reintroduce the Farm Credit for Americans Act.
Infrastructure Bill to Aid Water Woes and AFBF on EPA's Chlorpyrifos Decision
The Agribusiness Update
The Senate passed infrastructure bill could help water projects in the West, and AFBF president Zippy Duvall is not pleased with the EPA's decision to revoke all tolerance of the pesticide chlorpyrifos.
Georgia's Top Crop Production Higher and AFBF on EPA's Chlorpyrifos Decision
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia's top crops are all forecast for increased production in 2021, and AFBF president Zippy Duvall is not pleased with EPA's decision to revoke all tolerances for pesticide chlorpyrifos.
Drought Advisory Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
The Washington Department of Ecology has issued a Drought Advisory across most of the state.
Drought Advisory Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
The Washington Department of Ecology has issued a Drought Advisory across most of the state.
Groundwater Research and USApple Conference In-Person in August
The Agribusiness Update
University of California researchers are pouring water onto farmland during the winter months to help replenish groundwater supplies, and USApple announces that its annual crop outlook and marketing conference will be held in-person this August.
Georgia Peanut Butter Donation and USApple Conference In-Person in August
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia peanut farmers donate another 50-thousand jars of peanut butter to food banks around the state, and USApple announces that this year's 126th Annual Crop and Marketing Conference will be IN-PERSON in Chicago in August.
U.S. Fresh Potatoes to Mexico Pt 3
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Mexico Supreme Court will vote TODAY on a draft ruling that could overturn Mexico's ban on fresh U.S. potatoes. National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles breaks it down.
U.S. Fresh Potatoes to Mexico Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Mexico Supreme Court will vote Wednesday on a draft ruling that could overturn Mexico's ban on fresh U.S. potatoes. National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles breaks it down.
U.S. Fresh Potatoes to Mexico Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Mexico Supreme Court will vote Wednesday on a draft ruling that could overturn Mexico's ban on fresh U.S. potatoes. National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles breaks it down.
NW Pear Crop in Good Supply and $265-million Dicamba Judgement
The Agribusiness Update
Northwest pear crop in plentiful supply, and jury awards $265-million judgement against Bayer-BASF dicamba.