Not Surprising in 2024 and Biological Push Continues in 2024

The Agribusiness Update
Farm Journal and Purdue University’s December Economists’

Monthly Monitor shows views slightly more optimistic than a month ago as they look at unexpected headlines they wouldn’t be surprised to see in 2024, and AgriThority put together its top ten trends for the new year.

Hard Red Winter Wheat Exports Down and NASDA on USDA Authority

The Agribusiness Update
U.S. Hard Red Winter Wheat exports are forecast down 10 million bushels to the lowest since records began in 1973-74, and the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture advocate to give the USDA more authority to be flexible in serving farmers and ranchers.

Hurricane Idalia Batters Georgia and NASDA on USDA Authority

The Agribusiness Update
Hurricane Idalia battered Georgia farms and rural communities after sweeping across Southeast Georgia, and the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture advocate to give the USDA more authority to be flexible in serving farmers and ranchers.

American Wheat Exports Low and USTR Dispute Settlement with Mexico

The Agribusiness Update
The USDA says America’s all-wheat exports are projected to be 700 million bushels, the lowest since 1971-72, and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai announces dispute settlement panel under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, after Mexico ban on biotech corn.

American Wheat Exports Low and USTR Dispute Settlement with Mexico

The Agribusiness Update
The USDA says America’s all-wheat exports are projected to be 700 million bushels, the lowest since 1971-72, and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai announces dispute settlement panel under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, after Mexico ban on biotech corn.

Pioneer Pistachio Grower On the Early Days of the Industry

California Tree Nut Report

Pulses Hit by Drought Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Northwest pea, lentil and chickpea growers are having the most difficult growing season in over 40 years thanks to extreme heat and drought conditions.

Pulses Hit by Drought Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Northwest pea, lentil and chickpea growers are having the most difficult growing season in over 40 years thanks to extreme heat and drought conditions.

Corn Price Spike Muddies Ethanol and USDA's Ag Outlook Forum

The Agribusiness Update
A spike in corn prices muddies the waters for ethanol industry, and USDA is out with details about virtual Ag Outlook Forum.

Modernizing the ESA Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse proposes the WHOLE Act intended to modernize and strengthen the Endangered Species Act.

Modernizing the ESA Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse proposes the WHOLE Act intended to modernize and strengthen the Endangered Species Act.

U.S. Meat Imports Down and China Buys U.S. Soybeans

The Agribusiness Update
Drought in Australia and New Zealand pushes U.S. meat imports down, and China import of U.S. Soybeans highest in 20 months as Phase One signing nears.

Pear Marketing Order Passes Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
Northwest Pear Growers Vote to Continue Nation's Longest Running Marketing Order.

Pear Marketing Order Passes Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
Northwest Pear Growers Vote to Continue Federal Marketing Order, longest running in U.S.

The Impact of Senate Bill 6397

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Senate Bill 6397 could inflict a crushing blow to agriculture in Washington if passed.