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Tree Crops in the Midwest?
Farm of the Future
Tree-based agriculture systems are common on the coasts but the Midwest is dominated by row crops.
Tyson to Close 4 Chicken Plants and Organic Produce Sales Higher
The Agribusiness Update
Tyson Foods announced plans to close four chicken processing facilities in the Midwest, and organic fresh produce grew slightly in sales dollars and volume in the second quarter of 2023, reversing a trend.
Sun Protection
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
It’s that time of year again when farmers spend a lot of time in the sun, and Devon Charlier, with the Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center, says protecting yourself starts with sunscreen.
Sugar Cane Ethanol Plant and Much of U.S. in Drought
The Agribusiness Update
A California company plans to build the first ethanol plant in America powered byu sugar cane, and Drought Monitor shows much of U.S. in drought.
Florida Farm Bureau Wins PR Awards and Much of U.S. in Drought
The Agribusiness Update
The Florida Farm Bureau's PR staff receives top honors at American Farm Bureau national communications contest, and Drought Monitor shows much of U.S. in some level of drought.
SCOTUS on Prop 12
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley shares his thoughts on the Supreme Court potentially taking up California's Prop 12 in the new year.
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.
Tariffs Hit California Trade to China and Drought Hits Wheat Hard
The Agribusiness Update
Tariffs continue to impact Califoria farm products destined for China, and drought impact is being felt hard among wheat growers.
Farm Income-Land Values Up and Tractor-Combine Sales Higher
The Agribusiness Update
USDA numbers show farm income and land values surge, and Tractor and Combine sales higher in both U.S. and Canada.
New Red Kiwifruit in California and Derecho Damage Drone Assessment
The Agribusiness Update
California growers out with new red or gold fleshed Kiwifruit, and RCIS and Zurich assemble team to address derecho damage claims with drones.
Valent-FFA Sustainable Education and California Mushroom Demand
The Agribusiness Update
Valent partners with FFA to provide Sustainable Agriculture education series, and California mushroom demand dips during pandemic.
Valent-FFA Sustainable Education and California Mushroom Demand
The Agribusiness Update
Valent partners with FFA to provide Sustainable Agriculture education series, and California mushroom demand dips during pandemic.
More Crops Added to CFAP and COVID Spurs Fresh Food
The Agribusiness Update
USDA adds yet more crops to the CFAP eligibility list, and Pandemic spurs interest in fresh fruits and veggies.
More Crops Added to CFAP and COVID Spurs Fresh Food
The Agribusiness Update
USDA adds yet more crops to the CFAP eligibility list, and Pandemic spurs interest in fresh fruits and veggies.
Peanut Growers Holding the Bag and #FarmON Virtual Concert
The Agribusiness Update
Fanless Baseball Season leaves peanut industry holding the bag, and Syngenta and NK seeds join with Farm Journal to create #FarmON Benefit Concert virtually.
Potatoes to Mexico and Trump Shmoozes Midwest
The Agribusiness Update
National Potato Council and other industry groups thank Ag Secretary Perdue for expanded exports to Mexico, and President Trump meets with farm states in much-needed territory.
Planting Window Worries and MFP Deadline
The Agribusiness Update
Midwest corn farmers worry about weather as planting window narrows, and Market Facilitation Program paperwork deadline is right around the corner, May 17th.
Bayer Fights for Roundup and Tyson Sells Beyond Meat Shares
The Agribusiness Update
Bayer continues fight to defend Roundup, and Tyson sells off shares of Beyond Meat.
Cover Crop Use Up and Walmart Cuts Out Beef Middleman
The Agribusiness Update
The use of cover crops is up 50% in the U.S., and Walmart cuts out meat processor and goes straight to rancher for high quality beef.
Onion Stocks Down and Stored Grain Flooded
The Agribusiness Update
Weather and Supplies put squeeze on onion stocks, and insurance problems for flooded grain storage.