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Klamath Water Allocations and US Ag Under 10% Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The Agribusiness Update
Klamath irrigators are frustrated over water allocation for farms, and U.S. agriculture represents just under 10% of total U.S. greenhouse gas emissions.
California Pistachio Record Crop and WASDE Report Relatively Unchanged
The Agribusiness Update
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.
and WASDE Report Relatively Unchanged
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Peanut Commission is holding a referendum through April 8 so peanut producers can vote on reaffirming the commission, and the March WASDE Report looks very similar to February’s numbers with the U.S. corn outlook unchanged.
Pear Conditioning Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Finding fresh, ready to eat fruit is an issue pear lovers often have, but Pear Bureau Northwest president Kevin Moffitt says "pear conditioning" is something they're working on.
Pear Conditioning Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Finding fresh, ready to eat fruit is an issue pear lovers often have, but Pear Bureau Northwest president Kevin Moffitt says "pear conditioning" is something they're working on.
Quick Fix for Farm Bill Possible
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
An American Farm Bureau official says just a short-term extension of maybe a few weeks will be needed to write a new farm bill, and not the year many are worried about, but adds lawmakers should have done their job already.
California Rice Acreage and Syngenta Ordered to Sell Arkansas Farmland
The Agribusiness Update
After idling half the state’s normal rice acreage last year due to water shortages, farmers are back in full force in California’s Sacramento Valley, and Syngenta Ordered to Sell Arkansas Farmland
California Rice Acreage and Syngenta Ordered to Sell Arkansas Farmland
The Agribusiness Update
After idling half the state’s normal rice acreage last year due to water shortages, farmers are back in full force in California’s Sacramento Valley, and Syngenta Ordered to Sell Arkansas Farmland
California Rice Acreage and Syngenta Ordered to Sell Arkansas Farmland
The Agribusiness Update
After idling half the state’s normal rice acreage last year due to water shortages, farmers are back in full force in California’s Sacramento Valley, and Syngenta Ordered to Sell Arkansas Farmland
World Ag Productivity Falling Short and Americans and Record Food Spending
The Agribusiness Update
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.
Urban Agriculture: The New Frontier
Southeast Regional Ag News
From the University of Florida, “Communities are hungry for urban food production.” With this in mind, they are helping to once again bring a short course on the topic.
Farm Labor Legislation in DC and Community Wildfire Defense Grants
The Agribusiness Update
A nationwide farm labor shortage is contributing to a flurry of legislative action in Congress this year, and USDA announces the application period for the Community Wildfire Defense Grant program.
Farm Labor Legislation in DC and Community Wildfire Defense Grants
The Agribusiness Update
A nationwide farm labor shortage is contributing to a flurry of legislative action in Congress this year, and USDA announces the application period for the Community Wildfire Defense Grant program.
California's Prop 12 Delayed and Funding for Rural Internet
The Agribusiness Update
California Ag Department agrees to a six-month extension allowing retailers to continue selling pork that doesn’t comply with Prop 12, and the Department of Commerce allocates funding for reliable high-speed internet
Fourth of July Safety in Florida and Funding for Rural Internet
The Agribusiness Update
Fourth of July safety in Florida, and the Department of Commerce allocates funding for reliable high-speed internet
California Avocado Growers Hanging On and 4th of July Cookout Cost More
The Agribusiness Update
A cold Spring, increased imports and a persistent labor shortage have challenged California avocado growers, and celebrating the 4th of July with a cookout will cost significantly more than two years ago.
U.S.-U.K. Trade Challenges
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
President Biden and the UK announced a research and investment deal that comes up well-short of a long-awaited announcement on full-scale free trade negotiations.
West Coast Port Negotiations and Growers Automation Spending Up
The Agribusiness Update
Failed labor negotiations at West Coast ports is impacting red mead exports with periodic work stoppages, and growers are now spending an average of $500,000 a year on automation in response to labor shortage.
Georgia Referendums Corn-Pecans and Growers Automation Spending Up
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Department of Agriculture is holding referendums on corn and pecan assessments through the end of the month, and growers are spending an average of $500,000 annually on automation thanks to the labor shortage.
Smithfield Closures and USDA Shortage of Technical Service Providers
The Agribusiness Update
Smithfield Foods employee says company plans to close 37 sow farms, and House and Senate members address USDA's shortage of Technical Service Providers.