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Solar Installations on Farmland and Wheat Exports Higher
The Agribusiness Update
Land use concerns in areas dominated by agricultural production are fueling much of the local resistance to utility-scale solar installations, and this year’s U.S. wheat exports are forecast to increase by 25 million bushels this month, the highest since 2020-21.
Solar Installations on Farmland and Wheat Exports Higher
The Agribusiness Update
Land use concerns in areas dominated by agricultural production are fueling much of the local resistance to utility-scale solar installations, and this year’s U.S. wheat exports are forecast to increase by 25 million bushels this month, the highest since 2020-21.
Solar Installations on Farmland and Wheat Exports Higher
The Agribusiness Update
Land use concerns in areas dominated by agricultural production are fueling much of the local resistance to utility-scale solar installations, and this year’s U.S. wheat exports are forecast to increase by 25 million bushels this month, the highest since 2020-21.
Marketing Potatoes for Gen-Z Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Despite what many sources may claim, potatoes are a very healthy vegetable to include in your diet.
Marketing Potatoes for Gen-Z Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Despite what many sources may claim, potatoes are a very healthy vegetable to include in your diet.
Idaho Beef Counts
Idaho Ag Today
In July volunteers showed up at the headquarters of the Idaho Food Bank in Meridian to attach labels to £1 packages of ground beef.
Marketing Potatoes to Gen-Z Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Despite what many sources may claim, potatoes are a very healthy vegetable to include in your diet. But, Maeve Webster, president at Menu Matters, says our younger generations don't get it.
Marketing Potatoes to Gen-Z Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Despite what many sources may claim, potatoes are a very healthy vegetable to include in your diet. But, Maeve Webster, president at Menu Matters, says our younger generations don't get it.
Beef and young kids
Idaho Ag Today
A University of Idaho study finds consuming beef during the critical first year of life strongly correlates with improved cognitive function among 3- to 5-year-olds.
NPPC Critical of Dietary Guidelines and Dairy Production Down in February
The Agribusiness Update
The National Pork Producers Council expressed serious concerns about the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s so-called “scientific” report, and a slight drop in dairy production led to varied prices in February.
Honeybee Shortage and Farm Bankruptcies Climb
The Agribusiness Update
California almond orchards have turned snowy white, signaling the start of bloom, but beekeepers say there may not be enough honeybees to pollinate the 2025 crop, and Federal courts report that 216 farm bankruptcies were filed in 2024, up 55% from 2023.
GFB Commodity Advisory Committee and Farm Bankruptcies Climb
The Agribusiness Update
Members of Georgia Farm Bureau’s Commodity Advisory Committees met to discuss issues their respective commodities are facing and review crop and livestock policy, and Federal courts report that 216 farm bankruptcies were filed in 2024, up 55% from 2023.
Potatoes USA 2025 Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Despite the many challenges for agriculture, Potatoes USA Chief Marketing Officer, Kim Brashears says things are looking good and she’s excited about 2025.
California Lettuce Prices Surge and More Adults Eating Less Fruit
The Agribusiness Update
The cost to California’s lettuce growers complying with the state’s environmental, labor and food safety regulations has surged 63.7% the past seven years, and a growing number of U.S. adults consume less than a quarter of the fruit recommended in Federal dietary guidelines.
California Lettuce Prices Surge and More Adults Eating Less Fruit
The Agribusiness Update
The cost to California’s lettuce growers complying with the state’s environmental, labor and food safety regulations has surged 63.7% the past seven years, and a growing number of U.S. adults consume less than a quarter of the fruit recommended in Federal dietary guidelines.
Georgia Blueberries Top Peaches and More Adults Eating Less Fruit
The Agribusiness Update
When you consider Georgia fruits, peaches typically come to mind, but did you know blueberries comprise a larger portion of Georgia's fruit industry, and a growing number of U.S. adults consume less than a quarter of the fruit recommended in Federal dietary guidelines.
Potatoes USA 2025 Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Despite the many challenges for agriculture, Potatoes USA Chief Marketing Officer, Kim Brashears says things are looking good and she’s excited about 2025.
Canola and milk
Idaho Ag Today
On most dairies, the big question is “How do I put more milk in the tank?” One potential answer lies in improving persistency, or helping cows maintain milk production.
Dietary Update on Potatoes Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
First, there were claims that potatoes weren’t vegetables. And now, advocacy groups want potatoes categorized with grains. But Beth Johnson, CEO of Food Directions and consultant for the National Potato Council, says neither is correct.