California Pistachio Market Search and Cattle and Calves Numbers Down

The Agribusiness Update
California pistachio growers are searching for potential emerging markets to handle expected record-shattering crops during the next few years, and the USDA says all cattle and calves in the U.S. and Canada combined totaled 98.2 million head on January 1, down 2% from last year.

California Pistachio Record Crop and WASDE Report Relatively Unchanged

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California pistachio growers are searching for potential emerging markets to handle expected record-shattering crops, and the March WASDE Report looks very similar to February’s numbers with the U.S. corn outlook unchanged.

Latest WASDE Report and US Pork Exports Value Record

The Agribusiness Update
The February World Agricultural Supply and Demand

Estimates shows the 2023-24 U.S. corn outlook calling for lower food, seed, and industrial use and larger ending stocks, and U.S. pork exports set a value record in 2023.

Potato Expo Reaction

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The potato industry was out in full force last week in the Lone Star State for the Potato Expo in Austin.

AG Climate Pollitics

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Republicans like California’s Doug LaMalfa are pushing back on the president’s climate agenda.

U.S. Pork Exports Remain Strong and Latest WASDE Report

The Agribusiness Update
U.S. pork exports posted another strong month in October, and the World Ag Supply and Demand Estimates from USDA show the 2023-2024 U.S. wheat outlook is for unchanged supplies and domestic use, higher exports, and reduced ending stocks.

USDA's $3-billion for Natural Disasters and US Milk Production Down

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The USDA will provide more than $3 billion to commodity and specialty crop producers impacted by natural disasters in 2022, USDA’s latest Milk Production report shows production during September totaled 17.5 billion pounds, down slightly from September of last year.

USDA's $3-billion for Natural Disasters and US Milk Production Down

The Agribusiness Update
The USDA will provide more than $3 billion to commodity and specialty crop producers impacted by natural disasters in 2022, USDA’s latest Milk Production report shows production during September totaled 17.5 billion pounds, down slightly from September of last year.

Beewhere Program Helps Protect Bees from Damaging Crop Protection Products

California Tree Nut Report

California Walnut Crop and Farm Cash Receipts for 2022 Near Record

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After a rough 2022 crop, California walnut growers are much more upbeat about their harvest this year, and American farms reported record cash receipts of $555 billion from the sales of all commodities in 2022.

Cotton and Peanut Forecasts and Farm Cash Receipts for 2022 Near Record

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American cotton production is down while peanut production is higher, and American farms reported record cash receipts of $555 billion from the sales of all commodities in 2022.

World Ag Productivity Falling Short and Americans and Record Food Spending

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The Global Agricultural Productivity Report says the world’s ag productivity is consistently falling short of the target growth rate, and Americans spent a record amount on food last year, even with inflation considered.

Panama Canal Limits Cargo and American Potato Export Records

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The Panama Canal is restricting the number of cargo ships passing due to decreasing water supply, and American potato exports reach record value and volume records.

Panama Canal Limits Cargo and American Potato Export Records

The Agribusiness Update
The Panama Canal is restricting the number of cargo ships passing due to decreasing water supply, and American potato exports reach record value and volume records.

Tyson to Close 4 Chicken Plants and Organic Produce Sales Higher

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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.

Dairy Earnings Plummet and Voluntary Groundwater Conservation Act

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Dairy farmers have seen their earnings plummet in recent months, and the Voluntary Groundwater Conservation Act gives farmers and ranchers the flexibility to protect groundwater while also keeping ag lands in production.

Dairy Earnings Plummet and Voluntary Groundwater Conservation Act

The Agribusiness Update
Dairy farmers have seen their earnings plummet in recent months, and the Voluntary Groundwater Conservation Act gives farmers and ranchers the flexibility to protect groundwater while also keeping ag lands in production.

Record Spending on Food and More People Facing Hunger

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New data from USDA’s Economic Research Service shows consumer spending on food reached a record in 2022, over 122 million more people around the world are facing hunger since 2019.

California Nut Growers on India Tariffs and USDA Confirms Torres Small

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India’s repeal of the retaliatory tariffs could provide California tree nut growers improved access to a key market, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack confirms Xochitl Torres Small as Deputy Secretary of the USDA.

GA Dept of Ag Regains Law Enforcement Status and USDA Confirms Torres Small

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Georgia Ag Commissioner Tyler Harper announced the Georgia Ag Department has REGAINED its status as a law enforcement agency, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack confirms Xochitl Torres Small as Deputy Secretary of the USDA.