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Farmer's Share Down in 2022 and USDA's Trade Mission in 2024
The Agribusiness Update
America’s farms received 14.9 cents per dollar spent on food they produced in 2022, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack released the next steps in the USDA’s efforts to bolster U.S. ag trade, including the agency’s planned trade missions for 2024.
Farmer's Share Down in 2022 and USDA's Trade Mission in 2024
The Agribusiness Update
America’s farms received 14.9 cents per dollar spent on food they produced in 2022, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack released the next steps in the USDA’s efforts to bolster U.S. ag trade, including the agency’s planned trade missions for 2024.
Citrus Greening in Organic and Food Insecurity Higher
The Agribusiness Update
Organic citrus growers and packers recognize the threat of the Asian citrus psyllid to their business and livelihood, and new research from USDA finds that in 2022, 12.8% of U.S. households were food insecure at some time during the year.
Citrus Greening in Organic and Food Insecurity Higher
The Agribusiness Update
Organic citrus growers and packers recognize the threat of the Asian citrus psyllid to their business and livelihood, and new research from USDA finds that in 2022, 12.8% of U.S. households were food insecure at some time during the year.
Cotton Acreage Up and Food Insecurity Higher
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol reports total cotton acreage up 25%, and new research from USDA finds that in 2022 12.8% of U.S. households were food insecure at some time during the year.
Milk Production Up Over Last Year and National FFA Convention
The Agribusiness Update
Milk production in the 24 major dairy states during September totaled 17.5 billion pounds, up slightly from a year ago, and over 65,000 FFA members and supporters celebrate agriculture and ag education at the 96th National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis.
Milk Production Up Over Last Year and National FFA Convention
The Agribusiness Update
Milk production in the 24 major dairy states during September totaled 17.5 billion pounds, up slightly from a year ago, and over 65,000 FFA members and supporters celebrate agriculture and ag education at the 96th National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis.
USDA Export Spending
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Secretary Tom Vilsack says he’s stepping in to help fill the export promotion void left without a new farm bill.
Georgia Disaster Declaration and Gas Prices Down Again
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack issued two natural disaster declarations that cover 26 primary counties and 36 contiguous counties in Georgia, and with winter fast approaching, average gas prices declined again for the fifth straight week.
New California Ag Laws and Progress in Domestic Fertilizer
The Agribusiness Update
A number of new state laws are set to impact California farmers after Governor Gavin Newsom ended the legislative year by signing a flurry of bills, and progress made in partnering with farmers and American businesses to increase innovative domestic fertilizer production.
UFA Hydroponics Class and Progress in Domestic Fertilizer
The Agribusiness Update
Learn to manage different hydroponics systems, as well as the fundamentals of climate, water, nutrition, and plant health at UFA, and progress made in partnering with farmers and American businesses to increase innovative domestic fertilizer production.
Cage-Free Hens Percentage Grows and USDA Grants for School Lunches
The Agribusiness Update
Cage-free hens comprise a growing percentage of the U.S. egg-laying flock, and two new grant opportunities plus a training and technical assistance partnership to help schools continue to invest in nutritious school meals.
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack is telling biofuel companies that this is a “make or break moment” and the time is now to make the case for Sustainable Aviation Fuel.
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack is telling biofuel companies that this is a “make or break moment” and the time is now to make the case for Sustainable Aviation Fuel.
Farm Bill Timing
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
House Ag Chair GT Thompson and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack are expressing confidence for a farm bill this year but shed no new light on its timing.
A Beginning Farmer’s Leap into Ag Policy
Southeast Regional Ag News
The USDA is seeking members for the Advisory Committee on Beginning Farmers and Ranchers.
New California Avocado and Downsizing U.S./Canadian Cattle Herds
The Agribusiness Update
A new avocado, developed by the University of California Avocado Breeding Program, is about to hit the world market, and downsizing in the U.S. and Canadian cattle herds continued through the first half of 2023.
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The Agribusiness Update
Seventeen farmers were recently recognized by the University of Georgia Peanut Team for their high yielding peanuts in 2022, and downsizing in the U.S. and Canadian cattle herds continued through the first half of 2023.
NCBA Slams Antiquities Act Use and Report on ag Carbon Programs
The Agribusiness Update
The NCBA slam President Biden’s use of the Antiquities Act on over a million additional acres of Arizona land, and American Farmland Trust and Sierra View Solutions released a report exposing problems with Agricultural carbon programs.
$250 million U.S. to Ukraine Ag Producers and Manure for Fertilizer
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. will provide another $250 million in aid to Ukraine’s agricultural producers, and farmers who use manure as a fertilizer get most of the livestock byproduct from their own operations.