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Drought Declaration Lifted Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Washington Department of Ecology has lifted the drought declaration for much of Central and Eastern Washington, thanks to the wetter and cooler spring this year.
Drought Declaration Lifted Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Washington Department of Ecology has lifted the drought declaration for much of Central and Eastern Washington, thanks to the wetter and cooler spring this year.
US Beef Exports Remain High and Energy Prices to Remain High
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. beef exports maintained their remarkable pace in April, and U.S. energy prices expected to remain historically high through 2023.
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.
Brewers Like Florida Hops and Ag Economy Barometer Plummets
The Agribusiness Update
Brewers like the flavor and aroma of Florida-grown Cascade Hops, and the Purdue University-CME Ag Economy Barometer plummets in May to its weakest reading since April of 2020.
Southeast Region Ag Labor Numbers and Poultry Marketing Disclosure Requirements
The Agribusiness Update
The numbers are out for the number of ag workers hired for a week in April, and ag groups respond to USDA's poultry marketing disclosure requirements.
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.
Florida Orange Estimates Down and Specialty Crop Relief
The Agribusiness Update
Florida orange production estimates for May drops from April numbers, and USDA announces $6 million in relief for specialty crop producers hit by major weather events.
U.S. Beef Exports Value Record and Corn Exports Down in April
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. beef exports soared to another new value record in March, and corn exports are down in April.
Sharpshooter Gene Editing and World Food Prices Down in April
The Agribusiness Update
UC Riverside scientists are looking at gene-editing technology to combat the glassy-winged sharpshooter, and World food prices down slightly in April.
Florida Starter Seed Packets and World Food Prices Down in April
The Agribusiness Update
The Florida Department of Agriculture is providing free starter seed packets as part of the Unity Gardens Initiative, and World food prices down slightly in April.
La Nina Weather Continues Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
University of Washington professor Cliff Mass says the stuborn La Nina that's been hanging around for a couple of years now, may not yet be ready to leave.
La Nina Weather Continues Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
University of Washington professor Cliff Mass says the stuborn La Nina that's been hanging around for a couple of years now, may not yet be ready to leave.
La Nina Weather Continues Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
University of Washington atmospheric sciences professor Cliff Mass says our La Nina weather is likely to stick around a little longer bringing cooler and wetter than normal conditions.
California Grape Freeze and Ag Economy Barometer Rises
The Agribusiness Update
Winegrape growers in California are tallying the losses after an April cold spell froze many vines, and the Ag Economy Barometer rises in April.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and Ag Economy Barometer Rises
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia agriculture promotes Mental Health Awareness Month in May, and Ag Economy Barometer rises in April.
Peanut Prices Fall and CCC Helps with Bird Flu Response
The Agribusiness Update
Peanut prices fall for week ending April 23, and Commodity Credit Corporation lends financial support for USDA's response to bird flu.
La Nina Weather Continues Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
University of Washington atmospheric sciences professor Cliff Mass says our La Nina weather is likely to stick around a little longer bringing cooler and wetter than normal conditions.
Cold Snap Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Washington State Tree Fruit Association's Tim Kovis says the recent patch of cold weather was a mixed bag for growers who will be keeping an eye on their orchards for possible damage.
Cold Snap Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Washington State Tree Fruit Association's Tim Kovis says the recent patch of cold weather was a mixed bag for growers who will be keeping an eye on their orchards for possible damage.