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The Agribusiness Update
California researchers found organic agriculture can increase pesticide use on nearby conventionally farmed fields, and the USDA’s Forest Service is issuing more than $232 million to the Secure Rural Schools Program.
Farm of the Future
TransparentSea Farm founder and CEO Steve Sutton says what most people don’t know is how indoor shrimp farming can actually be a solution for certain climate concerns.
The Agribusiness Update
McKinsey and Company research reveals that a vast majority of American farmers have an understanding of sustainable farming and a willingness to adopt the practices, and for the second straight month, unit sales of 100-plus horsepower ag tractors increased in the U.S.
Southeast Regional Ag News
New data shows food-at-home, or grocery prices, rose the fastest last year in Houston, Texas, by 7.8 percent, followed by Boston, Massachusetts, at seven percent.
Line on Agriculture
R-CALF United Stock Growers of America says that the U.S. is wrong to allow imports of Paraguayan beef due to geopolitical reasons.
Southeast Regional Ag News
The USDA will conduct a referendum May 10 through June 24 for eligible domestic pecan producers and importers to decide whether to continue their research and promotion program.
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Cotton Commission and the Georgia Peanut Commission approved nearly $1.5 million in research funding at their respective March board meetings, and USDA announces the availability of $1.5 billion for conservation and climate solutions.
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Peanut Commission approves over $791,000 in research project funding for the 2024-25 research budget year, and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai released the 2024 National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers.
Southeast Regional Ag News
If growers vote to pass a referendum in April, the commission will begin collecting a minimal assessment from citrus growers to carry out research, education and promotion projects.
The Agribusiness Update
Meteorologists at AccuWeather are warning people and businesses to start preparing now for what could be a busy tropical storm season, and the FAA issued an exemption for “drone-swarm” agriculture for seeding and spraying crops at a fraction of the cost.
Fruit Grower Report
Is the state of Washington currently experiencing serious drought? UW atmospheric sciences professor, Cliff Mass says that seems to be what a recent Seattle Times stories are suggesting.
The Agribusiness Update
Ready to pick your own blueberries or buy them at the grocery store? Florida’s blueberry season is here, and the USDA, FDA, and CDC announced the detection of Bird Flu in cattle.
Fruit Grower Report
Is the state of Washington currently experiencing serious drought? UW atmospheric sciences professor, Cliff Mass says that seems to be what a recent Seattle Times stories are suggesting.
The Agribusiness Update
Researchers at the UC-Davis are studying agave plants as a potential drought-tolerant option for California farmers, and the House Agriculture Committee held a hearing over concerns of foreign influence on American agriculture.
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA is accepting grant applications to support urban agriculture and innovative production, and the 2024 growing season is expected to see a transition from El Niño to La Niña in late summer through early fall.
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Bre Elsey, Director of Governmental Affairs at the Washington Farm Bureau, says one of the big topics during the last legislative session was fixing the new ag overtime law to unburden farmers and farmworkers.
The Agribusiness Update
The Economic Research Service says the number of U.S. wheat farms has dropped substantially over time, and in 2024, U.S. beef exports are expected to be about 83% lower than 2023.
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Bre Elsey, Director of Governmental Affairs at the Washington Farm Bureau, says one of the big topics during the last legislative session was fixing the new ag overtime law to unburden farmers and farmworkers.