U.S. Wine Sales Slow and Net Cash Farm Income Down

The Agribusiness Update
U.S. and foreign winemakers are struggling to sell their product, and leaders are increasingly focused on anti-alcohol messaging, and USDA’s Economic Research Service forecasts U.S. net cash farm income will decrease 25.8% in 2024.

USDA Funding for Florida and Net Cash Farm Income Down

The Agribusiness Update
The USDA is allocating more than $5 million to Florida as part of a nationwide effort to strengthen the country’s infrastructure for pest detection as well as the nursery system, and USDA’s Economic Research Service forecasts U.S. net cash farm income will decrease 25.8% in 2024.

Celebrating a 50th Anniversary with Cotton

Southeast Regional Ag News
The Seal of Cotton celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2023!

A Late Farm Bill

Southeast Regional Ag News
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell now says that Congress will deliver a farm bill, but that its not likely in September.

Leadership Difference Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
Maintaining your workforce? Dave Mitchell, Founder and President of the Leadership Difference, base in Walla Walla, says you can’t be afraid to talk and listen to each and every employee.

Leadership Difference Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
Maintaining your workforce? Dave Mitchell, Founder and President of the Leadership Difference, base in Walla Walla, says you can’t be afraid to talk and listen to each and every employee.

Leadership Difference Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
Talking and listening to the workers on your farm could make a huge difference in productivity, according to the Leadership Difference founder Dave Mitchell.

The Leadership Difference Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Helping reduce worker turnover and building morale on your farm is what the Leadership Difference is all about, according to Founder and President Dave Mitchell.

The Leadership Difference Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Helping reduce worker turnover and building morale on your farm is what the Leadership Difference is all about, according to Founder and President Dave Mitchell.

Switchgrass as A Biofuel

Line on Agriculture
Researchers Looking at Switchgrass as a Biofuel

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Switchgrass as A Biofuel

Line on Agriculture

Inflation Reduction Act Expected Friday in U.S. House

Southeast Regional Ag News
With climate change emission reductions a big part of the bill, the debate over cost and impact is heating up

Next Generation Farm Ownership and 2022 Census of Agriculture

The Agribusiness Update
Farm and ranch families face planning for the next generation taking over, and deadline coming for 2022 the USDA's Census of Agriculture.

Bird Flu Found in Domestic Georgia Flock and 2022 Census of Agriculture

The Agribusiness Update
The first case of bird flu in a domestic flock was found in Georgia, and ag producers have until June 30 to sign up to receive 2022 Census of Agriculture.

Rural Prosperity Act Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse breaks down his recently introduced Rural Prosperity Act that looks to streamline the system set up to help rural Americans.

Rural Prosperity Act Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse breaks down his recently introduced Rural Prosperity Act that looks to streamline the system set up to help rural Americans.

Infrastructure Bill Contains Big Internet Goals

Southeast Regional Ag News
The White House Monday released the Rural Playbook, which the Biden administration says will benefit rural communities.

USDA Invests in Natural Resources and Restaurant Equipment Challenges

The Agribusiness Update
The USDA will invest $75-million in natural resource projects, and restaurants now facing supply chain challenges obtaining equipment.

Southeast Produce Council to Meet in Orlando and Restaurant Equipment Challenges

The Agribusiness Update
One good meeting leads to another as Southeast Produce Council plans Southern Exposure meeting for March in Orlando, and Restaurants now facing supply chain challenges obtaining kitchen equipment.

Stepped-Up Basis with Grassley

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says ending the stepped-up basis treatment of farms and ranches may not be over yet.