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All-American Pumpkins and Imported Beef Important
The Agribusiness Update
Native to North America, pumpkins are truly an all-American crop, one of the continent's oldest cultivated plants and a symbol of fall, and Dr. Derrell Peel, livestock economist at Oklahoma State University, says beef imports play an important role in meeting consumer demand.
Fields of Orange and Autumn Gold
California Ag Today
California’s farmers grow some of the nation’s brightest pumpkins, powering a $274 million fall harvest and keeping Halloween traditions alive.
Mass Deportation Results and SNAP-WIC Benefits Ending November 1
The Agribusiness Update
Daniel Hartwig, president of the California Fresh Fruit
Association, says while immigration enforcement was a concern, he's not aware of any crops perishing due to a lack of labor, and millions face losing their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits on November 1.
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Aphid research
Idaho Ag Today
E. Idaho seed potato growers track aphid migrations with help of UI Extension pest trapping program
USDA Reopens Offices Nationwide, Easing Shutdown Strain
California Ag Today
The Associated Press says reopened USDA offices are helping farmers access $3 billion in aid and key services.
Idaho Potato Museum
Idaho Ag Today
The first potatoes grown in Idaho were planted in northern Idaho by Rev. Henry Spaulding.
Field to Front Porch: The Real Work Behind America’s Pumpkins
Southeast Regional Ag News
U.S. pumpkin farmers keep autumn glowing through grit, creativity, and a $274 million harvest.
Celebrating American Beef and FSA Offices Reopen
The Agribusiness Update
Cattle industry folks will be ‘Celebrating American Beef’ in Baker City, Oregon next Saturday, November 1st, and the Trump administration will release about $3 billion in assistance and reopen FSA Offices for farmers despite the government shutdown.
Georgia Peanut Bank Week and FSA Offices Reopen
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Peanut Commission and Georgia Bankers Association joined forces this week to promote the 49th annual Georgia Peanut Bank Week, and the Trump administration will release about $3 billion in assistance and reopen FSA Offices for farmers despite the government shutdown.
USDA Reopens 2,100 Offices to Aid Farmers During Shutdown
Southeast Regional Ag News
The Associated Press reports the USDA is restoring key Farm Service Agency operations to help producers access $3 billion in aid, drawing praise from the National Cotton Council.
Gov't Shutdown Week 4
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The government shutdown enters its fourth week with no end in sight, while pressure builds for emergency farm aid and a deal to reopen China to U.S. soybeans.
Sugarbeets pay the bills
Idaho Ag Today
Sugarbeets are a unique, humble crop that pays the bills for a lot of Idaho farms.
Caribbean Fruit Fly Quarantine Targets Montebello Region
California Ag Today
State and county agricultural officials intensify pest management efforts to contain invasive fruit fly infestations threatening key California produce.
Almond Crop Challenges and Farmers Call for End to Shutdown and Labor Fix
The Agribusiness Update
California almond growers were largely skeptical when the USDA forecast a 3-billion-pound crop in its “objective measurement” report, and as Congress works to end the government shutdown, farmers are calling for that same sense of urgency in fixing the broken ag labor system.
Almond Crop Challenges and Farmers Call for End to Shutdown and Labor Fix
The Agribusiness Update
California almond growers were largely skeptical when the USDA forecast a 3-billion-pound crop in its “objective measurement” report, and as Congress works to end the government shutdown, farmers are calling for that same sense of urgency in fixing the broken ag labor system.
Cracking the Code of the Perfect Plum
California Ag Today
UC Davis researchers uncover the genes behind how plums ripen, opening doors for stronger harvests and sweeter fruit across California.
New Online Tool Helps Growers Choose Cover Crops
California Ag Today
A first-of-its-kind resource gives growers in the Western U.S. customized cover-crop recommendations based on their goals, soil, and climate.
China-US Trade Dispute and Farm Economy Continues Decline
The Agribusiness Update
The Chinese government announced it would curb critical mineral exports to countries like the U.S., sparking an immediate response from the White House, and Farmers are facing a difficult farm economy, as crop prices continue to decline and production expenses remain high.