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Chinese Ownership of U.S. Farmland Up Twentyfold
California Ag Today
Legislation has now passed the U.S. aiming to tighten the rules around foreign purchases of U.S. farmland, specifically targeting countries like China, North Korea, Russia, and Iran.
Winter Wheat Production Report and Solar Energy Rentals of Farmland
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. farmers are expected to produce 1.28 billion bushels of winter wheat this year, up 2% from last year, according to NASS, and as solar energy is gaining traction across the country, it’s surprising how much solar companies pay farmers to lease their land.
A South Korean Appetite for U.S. Goods
California Ag Today
“U.S. food and agricultural products are recognized by South Korean consumers and importers for their reliability, their quality, and their sustainability," says Alexis Taylor, USDA.
American Peanut Council in South Korea and U.S. Ag Imports Outpace Exports
The Agribusiness Update
The American Peanut Council is in South Korea this week as part of the USDA’s agribusiness trade mission, and the USDA reports U.S. ag IMPORTS exceeded exports by $16.6 billion in 2023.
Processing Tomato Acreage Down and Trade Mission to South Korea
The Agribusiness Update
California farmers are scaling down their processing tomato acreage this year with boosted inventory, and representatives from 49 U.S. organizations will join the USDA’s agribusiness trade mission to Seoul, South Korea.
Georgia Farm Bureau Farm Passport and Trade Mission to South Korea
The Agribusiness Update
2024 Georgia Farm Bureau Farm Passport, and representatives from 49 U.S. organizations will join the USDA’s agribusiness trade mission to Seoul, South Korea.
WFB on Cap & Trade Fees and 2023 Census of Agriculture Out Soon
The Agribusiness Update
The Washington Farm Bureau estimates farmers have paid at least $153 million, and likely far more this year, in cap-and-trade fees, and the USDA’s National Ag Statistics Service will begin mailing the 2023 Census of Aquaculture forms December 18.
Florida Peanut Butter Challenge and 2023 Census of Agriculture Out Soon
The Agribusiness Update
For the second straight year, the winner of the Florida Peanut Butter Challenge is, Santa Rosa County, and the USDA’s National Ag Statistics Service will begin mailing the 2023 Census of Aquaculture forms December 18.
Meat Trade with Asia
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A recent trade mission to Asia by the U.S. Meat Export Federation was focused on telling the story for U.S. Producers.
Whole Milk For Healthy Kids Act and U.S. Cheese Exports Strong
The Agribusiness Update
The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2023 passes out of committee that highlights milk's health benefits and nutrients to young Americans, and the U.S. exported more than 450,000 metric tons of cheese in 2022, valued at approximately $2.3 billion.
U.S. Beef Exports High Thanks to Smaller Countries
California Ag Today
During the National Association of Farm Broadcasting annual meeting in Kansas City I spoke with Jimmy Taylor, a member of the Beef Council. He says the United States is on track to break last year’s all-time-high of 10.576 billion dollars in exports. By the end of the year, Taylor says those numbers should be around 12 billion.
U.S. Beef Exports to Set a New Record?
California Ag Today
2022 U.S. Beef exports is on its way to breaking records by the end of the year. During the National Association of Farm Broadcasting annual meeting in Kansas City I spoke with Jimmy Taylor, a member of the Beef Council.
Hurrican Ian Damages Florida Crops and NCBA on WOTUS Rule Changes
The Agribusiness Update
Damage from Hurricane Ian being assessed on Florida crops, and National Cattlemen's Beef Association calls on EPA to hold off on WOTUS rulemaking.
Foreign Owned Ag Land Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Legislation advanced by a House panel would ban Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran from buying American agricultural land.
EPA Restricts Crop Protection and Tariffs Cost Ag Billions
The Agribusiness Update
Four Senators tell EPA they're concerned about new restrictions on crop protection, and retaliatory tariffs from other nations cost U.S. agriculture billions.
Thanksgiving Dinner Costs Up and U.S. Red Meat Exports to South Korea
The Agribusiness Update
A new AFBF survey shows the cost of our Thanksgiving dinner is up 14%, and U.S. Red Meat exports to South Korea shoot higher.
Florida Carbonated Fruit Wines and Thanksgiving Dinner Costs Climb
The Agribusiness Update
University of Florida study shows consumers prefer fruit wines that are carbonated, and AFBF study shows the cost of our Thanksgiving dinner is 14% higher.
USMEF Virtual Spring Conference Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The U.S. Meat Export Federation's recently held Virtual Spring Conference spent a lot of time talking about marketing U.S. red meat in our new "NORMAL."
USMEF Virtual Spring Conference Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The U.S. Meat Export Federation's recently held Virtual Spring Conference spent a lot of time talking about marketing U.S. red meat in our new "NORMAL."
Census Deadline Moved and COVID Restrictions in S Korea
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Farm Bureau is encouraging members to fill out their Census forms by the new September 30 deadline, and U.S. Beef faces challenges as South Korea re-imposes COVID-19 distancing restrictions.