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Heat Slows Tomatoes and FFA Membership Record
The Agribusiness Update
With searing heat impacting pollination for some plantings and harvest for others, California processing tomato growers say they’re anticipating average yields at best, and the National FFA has reached a record-breaking milestone of more than one million members, up 8.6% from last year.
Corn Used for Fuel Higher and Farm Credit System's Income Down
The Agribusiness Update
USDA data shows corn used to make ethanol and other fuels increased month-to-month in June but were down year-over-year, and the Farm Credit System’s combined net income decreased 1.4% to $1.78 billion for the three and six months ending on June 30.
Strawberry Demand Boosts Plantings and Rail Service Delays
The Agribusiness Update
Strong demand for strawberries has boosted plantings on California farms, and Growth Energy calls for action on rail delays.
Grain Plantings Mixed and Ocean Shipping Reform Act
The Agribusiness Update
NASS Planting estimates mixed, and Senate passes Ocean Shipping Reform Act in response to port congestion.
NCBA Blasts Biden and Food Production Solutions
The Agribusiness Update
The National Cattlemen's Beef Association and Public Lands Council blast Biden over designation of grazing lands, and FFAR suggests indoor solutions for climate change, resource and supply chain challenges.
U.S. Milk Production Up and Dicamba Damage to Soybeans
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. Milk production up in spite of low prices, and estimates out for dicamba damage to soybeans.
Cosmic Crisp Exceeds Expectations Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Cosmic Crisp plantings exceed 2018 expectations by over a million acres.
Cranberry Volume Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Cranberry Growers Call for reduction to compensate for over-supply that's resulted in price drop.
Blueberry Harvest Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Washington Blueberry Harvest is well underway and production is looking up.
Historic Fish Returns & Grape Harvest Outlook
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
September 8th count is the largest, single-day return of chinook, since counting began at the dam in 1938, and this year is lining up to be a fantastic harvest for wine grapes.
Air Monitoring & Less Planting
Northwest Report
What is in the air your kids breathe around school & expect to see less acres planted next year plus Lacy chats about another nut problem.