Latest WASDE Report and American Farmland Trust Awards

The Agribusiness Update
The latest WASDE Report says U.S. corn production is forecast down 70 million to 173 bushels per acre, and American Farmland Trust recently awarded more than $1 million to 110 farmers through the Brighter Future Fund.

Citrus Greening Disease in California and August Pork Exports Steady

The Agribusiness Update
California citrus growers remain vigilant after agricultural officials confirmed one region’s first finding of an insect carrying citrus greening disease, and August U.S. pork exports were steady compared to last year and led by another tremendous performance in Mexico.

UGA Poultry Science Building and August Pork Exports Steady

The Agribusiness Update
A new home for the UGA's next generation poultry scientists and industry leaders officially opened October 6, and August U.S. pork exports were steady compared to last year and led by another tremendous performance in Mexico.

World Ag Productivity Falling Short and Americans and Record Food Spending

The Agribusiness Update
The Global Agricultural Productivity Report says the world’s ag productivity is consistently falling short of the target growth rate, and Americans spent a record amount on food last year, even with inflation considered.

California Wildfire Threat and Ag Sentiment Down for September

The Agribusiness Update
As wildfires challenge California’s wine sector, smoke taint has emerged as one of the primary threats to the state’s most lucrative crop, and Agricultural producers’ sentiment declined for the second month in a row during September.

Mexican Tomato Antidumping Dispute and Ag Sentiment Down for September

The Agribusiness Update
Mexican Tomato Antidumping debate and Agricultural producers’ sentiment declined for the second month in a row during September.

Food Inflation Lowest in 2 Years and NCBA Applauds Ag Security Risk Review Act

The Agribusiness Update
The annualized food inflation rate of 4.3% is the lowest since the 3.7% rate in August 2021, and NCBA applauds new bill that strengthens oversight of foreign agricultural purchases.

Support for Low-Carbon Ethanol Fuels and Americans Rate Diets Low

The Agribusiness Update
Survey shows continued voter support for lower-cost, lower-carbon ethanol fuels, and USDA's Economic Research Service surveyshows Americans don't rate diets high.

July Pork Exports Higher and U.S.-India Resolve Last Dispute

The Agribusiness Update
Building on a robust first half of the year, July pork exports continue to outpace 2022 levels, and Trade Representative Katherine Tai says the U.S. and India resolved their last outstanding dispute at the World Trade Organization.

Farm Bill Extension?

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Longtime Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley is starting to get impatient about the farm bill, saying the text for a Senate draft should have been out during the long August recess.

Ag Finance Groups Donate to Maui and Fertilizer Prices Continue Down

The Agribusiness Update
Farm Credit Association, American AgCredit, CoBank, and

Farmer Mac, are donating $40,000 to the Maui Food Bank after the devastating wildfires on the island, and fertilizer prices have continued their year-long-plus decline through the first two weeks of August.

Ag Finance Groups Donate to Maui and Fertilizer Prices Continue Down

The Agribusiness Update
Farm Credit Association, American AgCredit, CoBank, and

Farmer Mac, are donating $40,000 to the Maui Food Bank after the devastating wildfires on the island, and fertilizer prices have continued their year-long-plus decline through the first two weeks of August.

Washington Vs California Wine Industry Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
With August being WAugust here in Washington state, the Wine Bible author, Karen MacNeil talks about the impressive pace at which Washington’s wine industry has developed.

Washington Vs California Wine Industry Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
With August being WAugust here in Washington state, the Wine Bible author, Karen MacNeil talks about the impressive pace at which Washington’s wine industry has developed.

WAugust 2023 Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
Washington's wine industry and those who love what they produce have plenty of reason to celebrate this month, which according to the Washington Wine Commission's Averyl Dunn Mooney, is WAugust!

WAugust 2023 Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
Washington's wine industry and those who love what they produce have plenty of reason to celebrate this month, which according to the Washington Wine Commission's Averyl Dunn Mooney, is WAugust!

Marketline Report for Thursday, August 10th

Market Line
Marketline Report for Thursday, August 10th

Florida Citrus Expo and Community Wildfire Defense Grants

The Agribusiness Update
University of Florida citrus researchers and Extension program staff to provide educational programs at the Florida Citrus Expo, and USDA announces the application period for the Community Wildfire Defense Grant program.

AgWest Startup Grant Program Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
AgWest Farm Credit has announced a new grant program that provides one-time startup funds of $15,000 for those looking to get their agricultural business off the ground.

AgWest Startup Grant Program Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
AgWest Farm Credit has announced a new grant program that provides one-time startup funds of $15,000 for those looking to get their agricultural business off the ground.