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Endangered Species Act Implications in the Southeast
Southeast Regional Ag News
NCBA says a new rule on "critical habitat designation" opens up the entirety of the United States to ESA regulation.
17 Georgia Counties Drought Impact and American Trade Deficit Highest in a Year
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA designates 17 Georgia counties as primary natural disaster areas due to severe drought conditions, and America's trade deficit reached $68.9 billion, the highest disparity in almost a year.
Grizzly EIS Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A final Environmental Impact Statement has been released, moving one step closer to the possible reintroduction of Grizzly bears in the North Cascades. U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse gives us his take on what's going on.
Grizzly EIS Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A final Environmental Impact Statement has been released, moving one step closer to the possible reintroduction of Grizzly bears in the North Cascades. U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse gives us his take on what's going on.
Grizzlies in the North Cascades and Bird Flu Found in Cattle
The Agribusiness Update
The National Park Service and Fish and Wildlife released an environmental impact statement on options to restore grizzlies in the North Cascades of Washington state, and the USDA, FDA, and CDC announced the detection of Bird Flu in cattle.
Grizzlies in the North Cascades and Bird Flu Found in Cattle
The Agribusiness Update
The National Park Service and Fish and Wildlife released an environmental impact statement on options to restore grizzlies in the North Cascades of Washington state, and the USDA, FDA, and CDC announced the detection of Bird Flu in cattle.
Natural Biological Herbicide From Mint Extract
Farm of the Future
Harpe Bio is working to commercialize their novel, natural biological herbicide portfolio derived from plant extracts.
California Grapes Removed and Gas Prices Jump Higher
The Agribusiness Update
A once-in-a-generation downturn in the wine market is reshaping California’s grape growing regions as farmers tear out vines to reflect declining demand, and following a down week, the nation’s average gas price climbed ten cents last week, according to GasBuddy.
Farm Stress Summit Coming Up and Gas Prices Jump Higher
The Agribusiness Update
2024 Farm Stress Summit to look for opportunities to support Georgia’s farm families that promote improved well-being, and following a down week, the nation’s average gas price climbed ten cents last week, according to GasBuddy.
Petting Your Way to Heavier Calves
Southeast Regional Ag News
Want to wean a heavier calf? Maybe you should….pet it. I’m not joking. It’s a concept that is now being studied.
Water Deliveries Down Despite Supply and FFA Next Gen Conference
The Agribusiness Update
Water deliveries in California are down despite recent supplies, and FFA Next Gen Conference focuses on Agricultural Communications.
Reducing The Need For Synthetic Pesticides
Farm of the Future
Driscoll's Marta Baptista sees the potential to dramatically reduce the need for synthetic pesticides in the future.
Law Simplifies Drone Operator Licensing for Pesticide Spraying
California Ag Today
California Governor Newsom recently signed AB 1016 into law, which will streamline the process of getting a license to fly a drone for pesticide application.
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.
Liquid Fuels and Politics
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Liquid fuel sales, including ethanol blended gas, will continue for the foreseeable future, according to most experts, despite the politics of climate change.
California Almond Struggles and December Livestock Outlook Higher
The Agribusiness Update
California almond growers have faced tough economic conditions in recent years as production costs soar and earnings plummet, and USDA’s December Livestock Outlook says higher cow slaughter and heavier-than-assumed carcass weights will offset lower fed cattle slaughter.
Climate Change & Insects and H-2A Usage Reaches New High
The Agribusiness Update
USDA research shows climate change may increase the insect population posing a threat to specialty crops, and new data shows H-2A usage reached new highs in fiscal year 2023 despite an increase in the Adverse Effect Wage Rate.