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Georgia Peanut Commission's New Exec Director and USDA's Section 32 Purchases
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Peanut Commission has hired Taylor Arnold as its new executive director, and USDA to purchase up to $30 million in fresh fruit from American farmers to distribute to food banks and nutrition assistance programs.
California's Navel Oranges on Time and USDA's Section 32 Purchases
The Agribusiness Update
California’s iconic navel orange arrived in produce aisles right on time this year, and USDA to purchase up to $30 million in fresh fruit from American farmers to distribute to food banks and nutrition assistance programs.
North Carolina Bird Flu and Farm Bill Extension Does Little
The Agribusiness Update
North Carolina ag officials say nearly 9,500 turkeys at a Wayne County breeder operation have tested positive for bird flu, and the temporary extension of the 2018 Farm Bill offers little relief from rising costs and growing uncertainty.
California’s Thanksgiving Price Gap
California Ag Today
A Farm Bureau review shows the state’s Thanksgiving staples running higher than national and regional averages.
Thanksgiving Dinner Cheaper
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
American Farm Bureau Federation economist, Faith Parum says consumers should expect some slight relief at the grocery store when shopping for Thanksgiving dinner.
Gobble Gauge: U.S. Turkey Flock Shrinks Ahead of the Holidays
California Ag Today
USDA data shows a three percent drop in turkeys raised this year, but experts say Thanksgiving supplies remain secure despite renewed HPAI concerns.
Fewer Turkeys, Same Feast
Southeast Regional Ag News
USDA data shows a three percent drop in turkeys raised this year, but experts say Thanksgiving supplies remain secure despite renewed HPAI concerns.
Holiday Turkeys
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
As the weather turns cooler across the US, many shoppers are beginning to plan holiday meals.
HPAI Update: Southeast Poultry on Alert as Birds Migrate South
Southeast Regional Ag News
Though Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza detections have slowed, poultry producers in Florida, Georgia, and Alabama remain on guard as fall migration season nears.
Tractor-Combine Sales Fall and Cargill Agrees to Price Fixing Settlement
The Agribusiness Update
Sales of ag tractors and combines fell in the U.S. during December compared to the previous year, and Cargill agrees to $32.5 million settlement to settle a class action lawsuit that accuses them of artificially raising turkey prices.
Tractor-Combine Sales Fall and Cargill Agrees to Price Fixing Settlement
The Agribusiness Update
Sales of ag tractors and combines fell in the U.S. during December compared to the previous year, and Cargill agrees to $32.5 million settlement to settle a class action lawsuit that accuses them of artificially raising turkey prices.
A Sunshine State Themed Thanksgiving
Southeast Regional Ag News
Curated by the Fresh From Florida program and being publicized by Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wildon Simpson, this year’s curation includes Turkey with Florida Citrus Brine, Florida Green Bean Casserole, Florida Sweet Corn and Sausage Stuffing, and Florida Grouper with Citrus Salad.
Kennedy for HHS and October Consumer Price Index Mixed
The Agribusiness Update
President-elect Trump has nominated Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, and October's Consumer Price Index numbers for food-at-home show that prices increased just 0.1% for the month and fell to 1.1% year over year.
Kennedy for HHS and October Consumer Price Index Mixed
The Agribusiness Update
President-elect Trump has nominated Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, and October's Consumer Price Index numbers for food-at-home show that prices increased just 0.1% for the month and fell to 1.1% year over year.
H5N1 Losses Continue to Mount
California Ag Today
Over the last two and a half years, American Farm Bureau Federation Economist Bernt Nelson says more than 100 million birds have been affected. Over $18M has already been paid out to offset dairy losses.
H5N1 in California and Protect the Harvest Shuts Down
The Agribusiness Update
Bracing for the impacts of H5N1 bird flu since April,
Tulare County dairy farmer Preston Fernandes says positive tests were still a surprise, and Protect the Harvest will cease operating on October 31, citing funding challenges that began during COVID.
Read More Hurricanes Impact on Southeast and Protect the Harvest Shuts Down
The Agribusiness Update
Hurricanes Helene and Milton had devastating impacts on the southeastern United States with many communities facing unprecedented challenges, and Protect the Harvest will cease operating on October 31, citing funding challenges that began during COVID.
National Safety Awards for Poultry and Gas Prices Down for 3rd Straight Week
The Agribusiness Update
The Joint Poultry Industry Safety & Health Council recognized 244 chicken and turkey facilities with safety awards at the National Safety Conference for Poultry, and the nation’s average gas price declined for the third straight week, falling 4.2 cents compared to a week ago to $3.37 per gallon.