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FCC Bans Foreign Drones and Beef Prices Projected Higher
The Agribusiness Update
The FCC recently blacklisted all new foreign-made drones and components due to concerns over an unacceptable risk to national security, and beef prices are projected to continue increasing as U.S. beef production declines with no signs of a rebuild.
Australia Ramps Up Beef Exports and Federal Crop Insurance Updates
The Agribusiness Update
Australia is ramping up grain-fed beef exports just as U.S. production of beef declines, signaling a notable shift in global meat markets, and Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins announced major updates to federal crop insurance that are set to take effect next year.
Australia Ramps Up Beef Exports and Federal Crop Insurance Updates
The Agribusiness Update
Australia is ramping up grain-fed beef exports just as U.S. production of beef declines, signaling a notable shift in global meat markets, and Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins announced major updates to federal crop insurance that are set to take effect next year.
Food For Peace Program and Net Farm Income Continues Decline
The Agribusiness Update
Washington state Republican Dan Newhouse and others, introduce legislation to move the Food for Peace program from the U.S. Agency for International Development to USDA, and last year's forecast showed the two largest consecutive declines in net farm income history, but that could be improving.
Peanut Allergy Breakthrough and Net Farm Income Continues Decline
The Agribusiness Update
A potential breakthrough for those with peanut allergies, and last year's forecast showed the two largest consecutive declines in net farm income history, but that could be improving.
California Seeing Less Snow & Rain and Deere a Hit at Consumer Electronics Show
The Agribusiness Update
Unlike 2023, California snowfall and rain has sharply diminished so far this year, and John Deere showed off its future farmer-focused technology, including radio still playing a big part of the in-cab entertainment system, at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
Farm to School Conference and Deere a Hit at Consumer Electronics Show
The Agribusiness Update
The Florida Department of Agriculture will be sharing with famers at the Farm to School conference in Orlando March 6-8, and John Deere showed off its future farmer-focused technology, including radio still playing a big part of the in-cab entertainment system, at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
Wheat-Soy Export Sales Higher and Three New Cases of Bird Flu
The Agribusiness Update
Wheat and soybean export sales climb while corn exports fall, and three new cases of bird flu found in Kentucky and Virginia.
OSU Animal Disease Grants and Honeybee Colony Numbers Rise
The Agribusiness Update
OSU Vet school awarded three grants to expand role in responding to animal disease outbreaks, and the number of honeybee colonies grows as beekeepers adapt to challenges of last twenty years.
U.S. Egg Production Up Slightly and Honeybee Colony Numbers Rise
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. egg production in November up slightly from last year, and U.S. Honeybee industry says bee colonies have adjusted and show signs of recovery.
Fruit & Vegetable Consumption Down and FWMA Passes in House
The Agribusiness Update
New study shows fruit and vegetable consumption is down since 2004 among all age groups, and Farm Workforce Modernization Act passes in House and moves to the Senate.
Largest Decline in U.S. Dairy Farms in 15-Plus Years in 2019
Land & Livestock Report
Largest Decline in U.S. Dairy Farms in 15-Plus Years in 2019
Perdue Makes Appointments and Wheat Bucks Grain Decline
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue appoints pair to leadership in USDA's Food Safety Inspection Service, and wheat goes counter to prediction of grain decline with 5% jump.
Renewable Energy Group CEO Resigns and CAFO Reporting Remains
The Agribusiness Update
Renewable Energy Group CEO Resigns, and D.C. Appeals Court will not reconsider CAFO emissions reporting decision.
Livestock Risk Protection Program
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
RMA's Livestock Risk Protection Program has been gaining a lot of interest recently in the Northwest.