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California Reservoirs Steady and ERS Study on AFS in China
The Agribusiness Update
As California’s weather swings from droughts to floods, farmers remain confident with the water supply in state reservoirs well above the historical average, and an Economic Research Service report shows the full impact of African Swine Fever in China.
Southeast Region Labor Report and ERS Study on AFS in China
The Agribusiness Update
There were 32,000 workers hired directly by farms in the
Southeast Region during the week of October 8-1, and an Economic Research Service report shows the full impact of African Swine Fever in China.
Read More USDA Funding Supply Chain Improvement and World Ag Output Down
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says USDA is making investments to strengthen American food and agriculture supply chains, expand markets for producers, and lower food costs, and In the past decade, the world’s ag output grew at an average annual rate of 1.94%, down from 2.74% in the past decade.
Climate Smart Livestock Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The livestock industry, both beef and dairy, get a lot of fingers pointed their direction for their contribution to environmental damage and climate change.
Climate Smart Livestock Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The livestock industry, both beef and dairy, get a lot of fingers pointed their direction for their contribution to environmental damage and climate change.
Aquatic Plants for Dairy Feed
Farm of the Future
A novel idea being piloted in the dairy industry is aquatic plants grown from animal manure.
Federal Milk Marketing Making Progress
Line on Agriculture
The Federal Milk Marketing Order Hearing is currently on a break, but a lot of work has been done so far, according to the Chris Galen National Milk Producers Federation senior vice president of member services and governance.
New App Helps Farming Drones and Ag Economy Barometer Up in October
The Agribusiness Update
A new app could help farmers get more out of drones used to gather data on farms, and the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose four points in October to 110.
New App Helps Farming Drones and Ag Economy Barometer Up in October
The Agribusiness Update
A new app could help farmers get more out of drones used to gather data on farms, and the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose four points in October to 110.
World Livestock Auctioneer Championship and Ag Economy Barometer Up in October
The Agribusiness Update
Florida man wins chance at World Livestock Auctioneer Championship, and the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose four points in October to 110.
Milk Production Up Over Last Year and National FFA Convention
The Agribusiness Update
Milk production in the 24 major dairy states during September totaled 17.5 billion pounds, up slightly from a year ago, and over 65,000 FFA members and supporters celebrate agriculture and ag education at the 96th National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis.
Milk Production Up Over Last Year and National FFA Convention
The Agribusiness Update
Milk production in the 24 major dairy states during September totaled 17.5 billion pounds, up slightly from a year ago, and over 65,000 FFA members and supporters celebrate agriculture and ag education at the 96th National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis.
Paycheck Protection Program and Dairy Federation World Summit in Chicago
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA’s Economic Research Service estimates the Paycheck Protection Program provided $5.8 billion to the farm sector in 2020, and the first International Dairy Federation World Dairy Summit held in the U.S. in over 30 years recently concluded in Chicago.
Paycheck Protection Program and Dairy Federation World Summit in Chicago
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA’s Economic Research Service estimates the Paycheck Protection Program provided $5.8 billion to the farm sector in 2020, and the first International Dairy Federation World Dairy Summit held in the U.S. in over 30 years recently concluded in Chicago.
Plant-Based Myths Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The narrative for several years, according to Alan Bjerga, Senior Vice President at the National Milk
Producers Federation, has been that sales of plant-based beverages are up and milk drinking is down, but that’s changing.
Read More New Bill Supports Organic Dairy Farmers
Farm of the Future
The O DAIRY Act of 2023 seeks to help organic dairy farmers overcome economic headwinds.
USDA Milk Loss Program Assistance Due Date Moved to Oct. 30
California Ag Today
The due date for USDA’S Milk Loss Program (MLP) is this coming Monday, October 30th. The USDA extended the application deadline from October 16th, allowing more time for eligible dairy farmers to apply for much-needed, weather-related disaster recovery assistance.
Young Generations Bring Technology Back to the Farm
Farm of the Future
As young people return to the family farm, they often have new ideas for technologies and approaches.
Plant-Based Myths Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The narrative for several years, according to Alan Bjerga, Senior Vice President at the National Milk
Producers Federation, has been that sales of plant-based beverages are up and milk drinking is down, but that’s changing.
Read More New Milk Leaders Ponder Federal Milk Marketing Order Updates
California Ag Today
Gregg Doud, set to assume the role of CEO at the National Milk Producers Federation, delves into the significant challenges that lie ahead in his upcoming leadership role.