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55% of Consumers Confident in Food Safety and World Hunger Numbers Down
The Agribusiness Update
Only 55% of U.S. consumers are confident in the safety of our food systems, and an estimated 8.2% of the global population experienced hunger in 2024, down from 8.5% in 2023 and 8.7% in 22.
Wildfire Communications Resiliency Act and Herd Expansion Happening
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. Representative Cliff Bentz, of Oregon, sponsors H.R. 1655, the Wildfire Communication Resiliency Act, and ranchers move to expand their herds from a seven-decade low, paving the way for a long-awaited recovery in beef supplies.
Florida Ag Busts Crime Operation and Herd Expansion Happening
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Ag Commissioner Wilton Simpson announced the takedown of a major crime operation involving payment card fraud and fuel theft, and ranchers move to expand their herds from a seven-decade low, paving the way for a long-awaited recovery in beef supplies.
Family Farm Bankruptcies Rise and U.S. Egg Production Down
The Agribusiness Update
Family farm bankruptcies increased by 55% last year and are trending even higher this year, and U.S. egg production totaled 8.63 billion in March 2025, a 7% drop from the same month last year.
Honeybee Shortage and Farm Bankruptcies Climb
The Agribusiness Update
California almond orchards have turned snowy white, signaling the start of bloom, but beekeepers say there may not be enough honeybees to pollinate the 2025 crop, and Federal courts report that 216 farm bankruptcies were filed in 2024, up 55% from 2023.
GFB Commodity Advisory Committee and Farm Bankruptcies Climb
The Agribusiness Update
Members of Georgia Farm Bureau’s Commodity Advisory Committees met to discuss issues their respective commodities are facing and review crop and livestock policy, and Federal courts report that 216 farm bankruptcies were filed in 2024, up 55% from 2023.
Hazelnuts Are Healthy Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A study out of Oregon State University shows that hazelnuts provide two key micronutrients that help fight health issues like Alzheimer's, magnesium and vitamin E.
Hazelnuts Are Healthy Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A study out of Oregon State University shows that hazelnuts provide two key micronutrients that help fight health issues like Alzheimer's, magnesium and vitamin E.
Pumpkin Patch Crowds and Food Index Up Slightly
The Agribusiness Update
With pandemic lockdowns behind us, pumpkin patches and other agritourism venues are looking for bigger crowds, and the Food Price Index rises slightly.
Hurricane Ian Impact in Florida and Food Price Index Up Slightly
The Agribusiness Update
Damage from Hurricane Ian on Florida crops is being assessed, and the food price index sees a slight rise in September.
Apple Estimate Update Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
As harvest draws to a close, Washington apple estimates have dropped a bit for the 2021 season.
Apple Estimate Update Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
As harvest draws to a close, Washington apple estimates have dropped a bit for the 2021 season.
Snake River Salmon Returns Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
For the second year in a row, Spring Chinook Salmon returns on the Snake River are much higher than the previous year, but no response yet from dam removal proponents.
Snake River Salmon Returns Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
For the second year in a row, Spring Chinook Salmon returns on the Snake River are much higher than the previous year, but no response yet from dam removal proponents.
Dent's Ag Bills Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
13th District State Representative Tom Dent is pushing a pair of Ag Bills, one to help with mental health and suicide in the ag community and the other with noxious weeds.
Dent's Ag Bills Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
13th District State Representative Tom Dent is pushing a pair of Ag Bills, one to help with mental health and suicide in the ag community and the other with noxious weeds.
First Apple Storage Report and USDA Funds Rural Broadband
The Agribusiness Update
The first apple storage reports puts this year ahead of year-ago levels, and USDA funds rural broadband to the tune of $550-million.
First Apple Storage Report and USDA Funds Rural Broadband
The Agribusiness Update
The first apple storage reports puts this year ahead of year-ago levels, and USDA funds rural broadband to the tune of $550-million.
Hazelnuts Are Healthy Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A study from Oregon State University sheds light on the health benefits of hazelnuts.