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Meat Sales Hit Record High and USTR Investigates China
The Agribusiness Update
Meat sales hit a record high of $104.6 billion in 2024, and the U.S. Trade Representative’s Office launched an investigation into China’s efforts to dominate the maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors.
California Water Act Costing Farmers and Irrigated Cropland Acres Down
The Agribusiness Update
California’s Sustainable Groundwater Management Act has left some San Joaquin Valley farmers in dire financial straits, and the latest USDA Census of Agriculture data shows just under 55 million acres of U.S. cropland was irrigated in 2022, the lowest since 1992.
AgGeorgia Farm Credit Hurricane Response and Irrigated Cropland Acres Down
The Agribusiness Update
AgGeorgia Farm Credit has announced its response to Hurricane Helene’s historic damage inflicted across Georgia, and the latest USDA Census of Agriculture data shows just under 55 million acres of U.S. cropland was irrigated in 2022, the lowest since 1992.
California Avocados Ramp Up and July 4th BBQ Price Hits New Record
The Agribusiness Update
With the supply of Mexican avocados tapering off and prices rising, California growers have ramped up harvest, and Rabobank’s 2024 July 4th Barbecue Index reached an unprecedented level this year.
Georgia Peanut Tour in September and July 4th BBQ Price Hits New Record
The Agribusiness Update
The thirty-sixth annual Georgia Peanut Tour will be held September 17-19 in and around Americus, Georgia, and Rabobank’s 2024 July 4th Barbecue Index reached an unprecedented level this year.
Farmworker Survey Bills Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
The Washington State Tree Fruit Association is urging members and others in agriculture to let your legislators know they should not be supporting SB 5996.
Farmworker Survey Bills Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
The Washington State Tree Fruit Association is urging members and others in agriculture to let your legislators know they should not be supporting SB 5996.
USDA '22 Pesticide Summary and House's New Agricultural Trade Caucus
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA published the 2022 Pesticide Data Program Annual
Summary that shows over 99% of tested samples had pesticide residues BELOW EPA benchmark levels, and House lawmakers launched a new Agricultural Trade Caucus, seeking to advance and promote policies vital to U.S. agriculture.
Read More USDA '22 Pesticide Summary and House's New Agricultural Trade Caucus
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA published the 2022 Pesticide Data Program Annual
Summary that shows over 99% of tested samples had pesticide residues BELOW EPA benchmark levels, and House lawmakers launched a new Agricultural Trade Caucus, seeking to advance and promote policies vital to U.S. agriculture.
Read More 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.
Read More Diesel Shortage Pressure and Cover Crops Growing
The Agribusiness Update
American diesel shortage puts pressure on suppliers, and the use of cover crops are becoming more popular.
Ag Economy Barometer Plummets and Strong Land Prices Continue
The Agribusiness Update
The Purdue University-CME Ag Economy Barometer plummeted in May to the weakest since April 2020, and stronger land prices from late last year have continued into 2022.
NCBA Blasts Biden and Food Production Solutions
The Agribusiness Update
The National Cattlemen's Beef Association and Public Lands Council blast Biden over designation of grazing lands, and FFAR suggests indoor solutions for climate change, resource and supply chain challenges.
Heat Hits Barley Crop and Cleaner Air Boosts Corn Soybean Yields
The Agribusiness Update
This summer's heat is taking a toll on the barley crop, and cleaner air since 1999 is boosting yields for corn and barley crops.
Water Usage Down and China and 14 Others Sign New Trade Agreement
The Agribusiness Update
Water usage for U.S. Agriculture decreased for most crops between 1995 and 2010, and China and 14 other nations sign world's larges trade agreement ... without the U.S.
Revised USMCA and 99% Pesticide Compliant
The Agribusiness Update
Revised USMCA makes its way for a vote, and USDA reports 99% of 2018 tests are within pesticide guidelines.
Revised USMCA and 99% Pesticide Compliant
The Agribusiness Update
Revised USMCA makes its way for a vote, and USDA reports 99% of 2018 tests are within pesticide guidelines.
Hazardous Substance Tax Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Republican Senator Doug Ericksen of Ferndale talks about the Senate bill set to raise taxes on fuel and other hazardous substances by nearly $1-billio dollars.
Hazardous Substance Tax Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Republican Senator Doug Ericksen of Ferndale talks about the Senate bill set to raise taxes on fuel and other hazardous substances by nearly $1-billio dollars.
NCBA-Green New Deal and U.S. Ethanol Use Drops
The Agribusiness Update
National Cattlemen's Beef Association warns against Green New Deal, and Ethanol use in U.S. falls for first time in 20 years.