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Pork Consumers
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Research shows pork consumption is declining and is at risk of becoming a protein of the past.
Reducing Heat Impacts and Ag Trade Deficit Higher
The Agribusiness Update
California farmers are working to reduce impacts of summer heat that’s increased their costs and jeopardized production, and the agricultural trade deficit, the value of exports versus imports, increased in the first eight months of the fiscal year.
Georgia Peanut Commission Photo Contest and Ag Trade Deficit Higher
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Peanut Commission is hosting a photo contest through October 1st featuring peanut farms from across the state, and the agricultural trade deficit, the value of exports versus imports, increased in the first eight months of the fiscal year.
Risk Managmen Agency Prepares for Crop Insurance Expansion
Line on Agriculture
Changes to crop insurance options, beginning with crop year include the addition of specialty and organic crops.
Bird Flu Beef Safe and Finding Suitable Agribusiness Candidates
The Agribusiness Update
After bird flu was found in cattle, the Meat Institute says that properly prepared beef is safe to eat and not a safety risk to humans, and U.S. employers report challenges in finding suitable job candidates with work-ready skills to fill openings in the agri-food industry.
Bird Flu Beef Safe and Finding Suitable Agribusiness Candidates
The Agribusiness Update
After bird flu was found in cattle, the Meat Institute says that properly prepared beef is safe to eat and not a safety risk to humans, and U.S. employers report challenges in finding suitable job candidates with work-ready skills to fill openings in the agri-food industry.
Farm Risk Management Framework
Farm of the Future
David Widmar of Agricultural Economic Insights shares a four step frame work to think about farm risk.
Western Wildfire Funding
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The USDA is taking steps to combat Western U.S. wildfires by investing $500 million to expand work on the Forest Service’s Wildfire Crisis Strategy, according to Ag Secretary Tom VIlsack.
Severe Weather on the Horizon, Are Your Risks Covered?
California Ag Today
The recent farm bill extension means producers have a March 15th deadline to make a decision between the Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage programs known as ARC and PLC.
Hedging and Market Volatility
Farm of the Future
Technology has impacted the way we farm, but it’s also impacted the markets for agricultural commodities.
Wheat Food Council Social Media Campaign and Vilsack Seeks Dairy to Canada
The Agribusiness Update
Wheat Foods Council launches social media campaign to educate fitness professionals about the benefits of wheat foods in healthy diets, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack seeks "creative" ways to sell more U.S. dairy products in Canada.
USDA Livestock Risk and Specialty Crops Programs For Price Declines
Line on Agriculture
Marcia Bunger, Risk Management Agency Administrator for USDA talks about popular programs for US producers.
Food Inflation Lowest in 2 Years and NCBA Applauds Ag Security Risk Review Act
The Agribusiness Update
The annualized food inflation rate of 4.3% is the lowest since the 3.7% rate in August 2021, and NCBA applauds new bill that strengthens oversight of foreign agricultural purchases.
Cherry Health Benefits Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Whether it’s the great taste or the health-benefits, Northwest cherry growers have got a great option, and Northwest Cherry Growers President BJ Thurlby says that’s the message they want to send.
Cherry Health Benefits Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Whether it’s the great taste or the health-benefits, Northwest cherry growers have got a great option, and Northwest Cherry Growers President BJ Thurlby says that’s the message they want to send.
ESA Working Group Launched and US Economy Strong Despite Worries
The Agribusiness Update
US Representative Dan Newhouse, the Congressional Western Caucus, and the House Committee on Natural Resources have launched the Endangered Species Act Working Group, and U.S. Economy strengthens despite lingering inflationary pressures and other headwinds.
and US Economy Strong Despite Worries
The Agribusiness Update
Cotton projections for July-August increase, and U.S. Economy strengthens despite lingering inflationary pressures and other headwinds.