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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.
R-CALF Says Requiring Use of RFID Ear Tags is Government Overreach
Line on Agriculture
R-CALF USA CEO, Bill Bullard
5 New Disease-Resistant Strawberries and NCBA Announces Opposition to PRIME Act
The Agribusiness Update
UC-Davis plant breeders are releasing five new strawberry varieties that resist the soilborne disease Fusarium wilt, and the National Cattlemen's Beef Association announces opposition to the Processing Revival and Intrastate Meat Exemption, or PRIME Act.
Outdoor Burn Ban in 54 Georgia Counties and NCBA Announces Opposition to PRIME Act
The Agribusiness Update
An outdoor burn ban for 54 Georgia counties went into effect May 1st, and the National Cattlemen's Beef Association announces opposition to the Processing Revival and Intrastate Meat Exemption, or PRIME Act.
Apple Trade Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Among the challenges facing apple growers, USApple president Jim Bair says labor probably the biggest right now.
Apple Trade Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Among the challenges facing apple growers, USApple president Jim Bair says labor probably the biggest right now.
Potato Exports Reach Record Sales 2022 and 18,000 Texas Cattle Killed
The Agribusiness Update
Potato exports reach record sales in 2022, and 18,000 head of cattle were killed in an explosion at dairy in Texas panhandle.
Potato Exports Reach Record Sales 2022 and 18,000 Texas Cattle Killed
The Agribusiness Update
Potato exports reach record sales in 2022, and 18,000 head of cattle were killed in an explosion at dairy in Texas panhandle.
WA Wine Resurgence Pt
Fruit Grower Report
After COVID slowdowns, Washington Wine Commission's Chris Stone says the state's wine industry is back on track and on a roll.
WA Wine Resurgence Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
After COVID slowdowns, Washington Wine Commission's Chris Stone says the state's wine industry is back on track and on a roll.
Washington State's EV's Get a Boost and Ford to Keep AM Radio in Some Vehicles
The Agribusiness Update
The state of Washington's efforts to reduce air pollution with electric vehicles got a boost last week, and Ford announces it will keep AM radio in some vehicles, for now.
Washington State's EV's Get a Boost and Ford to Keep AM Radio in Some Vehicles
The Agribusiness Update
The state of Washington's efforts to reduce air pollution with electric vehicles got a boost last week, and Ford announces it will keep AM radio in some vehicles, for now.
University of Florida Intercropping Study and Ford to Keep AM Radio in Some Vehicles
The Agribusiness Update
University of Florida Intercropping study, and Ford announces it will keep AM radio in some vehicles, for now.
R-CALF USA Opposed to RFID Ear Tag Mandates
Line on Agriculture
R-CALF USA CEO, Bill Bullard
Corn Growers Applaud E15 Legislation and Mexico's USA Label Concerns
The Agribusiness Update
The National Corn Growers Association applauds legislation that would provide permanent market access for E15, and Mexico expresses concern about the proposed voluntary "Product of USA" label effort.
2022 Third Costliest Weather Disasters and Proposed "Product of USA" Labels
The Agribusiness Update
2022 was the third costliest in terms of damage from weather-related disasters, and USDA proposes new "Product of USA" label claim.
Apple Trade Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
USApple Association president Jim Bair talks about labor and trade are still two major problems the industry has to deal with.
Rainstorms Give California Farmers Hope and Farm Bill Hearings Begin
The Agribusiness Update
Recent storms have given parched California farmers some hope of a better water supply in 2023, and Senate farm bill hearings begin.
46th Annual Georgia Peanut Show and Farm Bill Hearings Begin
The Agribusiness Update
The 46th Annual Georgia Peanut Show was held last month, and Senate farm bill hearings begin.