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Several Reasons for the Number of Farms Lost in the U.S. in the 2022 Cenusus
Line on Agriculture
Danni Munch, an economist with the American Farm Bureau Federation outlines factors playing into the loss of the number farms in the U.S. as per the latest Ag Census survey.
Young and Old Farmers on the Rise
Southeast Regional Ag News
It’s a statement we hear a lot in the agricultural world: “We’re not getting any younger.” For the American farmer, it’s true…kind of.
Small Farmers Struggle and Stabenow on Farm Bill
The Agribusiness Update
Small-scale farmers continue to struggle to stay in business, and Senate Ag Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow says she’ll push a new farm bill into the future rather than strike a deal with Republicans.
California Rain Damage Assessed and USDA Census of Agriculture
The Agribusiness Update
With a respite from stormy weather, California farmers say they’re surveying for damage in fields and orchards, and USDA's National Ag Statistics Service announced the 2022 Census of Agriculture results.
Georgia Cotton Annual Meeting and USDA Census of Agriculture
The Agribusiness Update
During the Georgia Cotton Commission Annual Meeting, state cotton growers heard from the GCC, the National Ag Law Center, Cotton Council Int'l and Southern Cotton Growers, and USDA's National Ag Statistics Service announced the 2022 Census of Agriculture results.
Census of Ag Concerns Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says some of the results of the 2022 Census of Agriculture were concerning, especially the number of farms and total amount of farmland across America.
Census of Ag Concerns Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says some of the results of the 2022 Census of Agriculture were concerning, especially the number of farms and total amount of farmland across America.
Fruit Fly Quarantine in California and Vilsack Reaction to Census
The Agribusiness Update
Seven California counties remain under quarantine in a battle to eradicate and stop the spread of four different fruit fly species, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack’s reaction to last week’s 2022 Census of Agriculture calls for delivering ag policies for small-and mid-sized farms.
Citrus Health Forum in Florida and Vilsack Reaction to Census
The Agribusiness Update
Don’t forget to register for the 2024 Citrus Health Forum! The forum will be held this Thursday at the North Florida
Research & Education Center in Quincy, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack’s reaction to last week’s 2022 Census of Agriculture calls for delivering ag policies for small-and mid-sized farms.
Read More 39% of Ag Supporting Trump and Wheat Imports Highest in Six Years
The Agribusiness Update
Poll shows 39% of surveyed farmers say they’d most likely vote for Donald Trump for President, while 19% would vote for Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, and U.S. wheat imports are forecasted to be their highest in six years for the 2023/24 marketing year.
Calling All Aquaculturalists
Southeast Regional Ag News
A census special study, forms for the Census of Aquaculture go out December 18.
WFB on Cap & Trade Fees and 2023 Census of Agriculture Out Soon
The Agribusiness Update
The Washington Farm Bureau estimates farmers have paid at least $153 million, and likely far more this year, in cap-and-trade fees, and the USDA’s National Ag Statistics Service will begin mailing the 2023 Census of Aquaculture forms December 18.
Florida Peanut Butter Challenge and 2023 Census of Agriculture Out Soon
The Agribusiness Update
For the second straight year, the winner of the Florida Peanut Butter Challenge is, Santa Rosa County, and the USDA’s National Ag Statistics Service will begin mailing the 2023 Census of Aquaculture forms December 18.
Funds For Beginning Farmers and Net Farm Income Higher
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA is spending nearly $28 million to support organizations that teach and train beginning farmers and ranchers, and the U.S. saw growth of almost 31% in net farm income from 2021 through 2022.
Colorado River Conservation Consensus and US Beef in Indonesia
The Agribusiness Update
California, Arizona and Nevada reached consensus on how to conserve water and prevent the Colorado River from running dry, and with a massive population and animal health concerns, Indonesia presents significant opportunities for U.S. beef.
Colorado River Conservation Consensus and US Beef in Indonesia
The Agribusiness Update
California, Arizona and Nevada reached consensus on how to conserve water and prevent the Colorado River from running dry, and with a massive population and animal health concerns, Indonesia presents significant opportunities for U.S. beef.
SCOTUS Upholds Prop 12 and Ford to Keep AM Radio
The Agribusiness Update
The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld California’s Proposition 12, and Ford CEO announces Ford will keep AM radio in their newly manufactured vehicles in 2024.
Mad Cow Found in South Carolina and Ford to Keep AM Radio
The Agribusiness Update
APHIS announced the finding of a case of Mad Cow Disease in South Carolina, and Ford CEO announces Ford will keep AM radio in their newly manufactured vehicles in 2024.
Last Chance on the Ag Census!
Southeast Regional Ag News
USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service will end data collection for the 2022 Census of Agriculture on May 31.
Southeast Census of Agriculture Reminder and Plans for Year-round E15 Sales
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA is reminding farmers and ranchers in the Southeast that there is still time to participate in the 2022 Census of Agriculture, and the Biden Administration is planning to begin year-round sales of E15 fuels in 2024.