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Florida Strawberry Harvest and John Deere Partners with SpaceX
The Agribusiness Update
We are at the peak of Florida strawberry harvest, a time when growers are doing all they can to make sure consumers can find their favorite fruit at the market, and John Deere announced it entered into an agreement with SpaceX to provide cutting-edge satellite communications service to farmers.
Cash Labor Ag Expenses and USDA Funding for Dairy Disasters
The Agribusiness Update
Total cash labor expenses for U.S. ag higher, and new funding announced from the USDA will help dairy producers affected by natural disasters.
Reducing Labor but Maintaining Quality
Farm of the Future
Robotic strawberry harvesters need to match the productivity of hand harvest without being tougher on the fruit.
California Strawberry Record Acreage and AFBF-Deere MOU on Repairs
The Agribusiness Update
California strawberry growers projected to plant record acreage this year, and American Farm Bureau and John Deere sign memorandum of understanding allowing farmers to repair their own equipment.
UC Davis Research Aims to Tackle Fusarium Wilt in Strawberries
California Ag Today
Thanks to research at the University of California Davis, strawberry losses from Fusarium wilt could be greatly reduced. Researchers say they have discovered genes that are resistant to the deadly soil-borne disease.
UF Strawberry Flavor Study and U.S. Farmland Prices Increase
The Agribusiness Update
University of Florida study looks to improve strawberry flavor, and U.S. farmland prices increase 12.4% over last year.
Strawberry Genes Fight Deadly Disease and Next Gen Fuels Act
The Agribusiness Update
UC Davis researchers find a gene in strawberries that may ward off deadly Fusarium wilt, and legislation introduced called the Next Generation Fuels Act in both House and Senate.
Biringer Farms Strawberries Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
The Strawberry Lady, Diana Biringer of Biringer Farms in Arlington, Washington, is excited for the sunny forecast AND the start of strawberry season.
Biringer Farms Strawberries Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
The Strawberry Lady, Diana Biringer of Biringer Farms in Arlington, Washington, is excited for the sunny forecast AND the start of strawberry season.
Florida Strawberry Season and Organic Dairy Growth Slow
The Agribusiness Update
Florida strawberry season is in full swing, and organic dairy operation growth at slower pace than conventional.
Food & Farm System Weaknesses and Organic Strawberry Sales Soar
The Agribusiness Update
The pandemic reveals weaknesses in our food and farm systems, and the sales of organic strawberries soars.
Strawberry Plant Demand High and US Farm Exports Reach Record High
The Agribusiness Update
Strawberry demand during pandemic pushes demand for strawberry plants higher, and U.S. Farm Exports reach new high.
60-day Deadline for Chlorpyrifos and Meth Found in Strawberries
The Agribusiness Update
A federal appeals court has given the EPA 60 days to either ban chlorpyrifos or set newer-safer exposure exposure levels, and Border Patrol discovers $82.5 million dollars worth of meth hidden in fresh strawberry shipment from Mexico.
UF Algorithm for Tastier Strawberries
Southeast Regional Ag News
UF Algorithm for Tastier Strawberries
California Strawberry Production and U.S. Fruit-Veg Export Value Down
The Agribusiness Update
California strawberry production expected to be up this year, and U.S. fruit and vegetable export value down slightly in 2020.
California Strawberry Acreage and USTR Tai Talks with EU
The Agribusiness Update
California strawberry growers prepare for big season, and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai talks with her E.U. Counterparts.
Wish Farms Opens New Florida Office and USDA Staff Comes Back
The Agribusiness Update
Wish Farms celebrates opening of new Plant City office with ribbon cutting, and USDA staff begins return to county offices.
Two New Strawberry Varieties Revealed
California Ag Today
Finn and Mojo aim to be as productive as Portola, but with better fruit quality.
Cool Evenings Improve Strawberry Quality
Southeast Regional Ag News
The Florida winter strawberry season is well underway, and off to a great start.