National Pork Producers Council on Prop 12

Line on Agriculture
The National Pork Producers Council does not want a patchwork of livestock standards.

Walla Walla Valley Wine Month Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
If you hear a lot of corks popping this month down in the Southeastern corner of Washington, that's because April is Walla Walla Valley Wine Month!

California Winery Featured Tonight on RFD-TV

California Ag Today
Episode five of their highly acclaimed series, FarmHER is title Hope Family Wines and will highlight winemakers Stasy Seay and Samantha Taylor at the winery in Paso Robles.

Walla Walla Valley Wine Month Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
If you hear a lot of corks popping this month down in the Southeastern corner of Washington, that's because April is Walla Walla Valley Wine Month!

California Grapes Removed and Gas Prices Jump Higher

The Agribusiness Update
A once-in-a-generation downturn in the wine market is reshaping California’s grape growing regions as farmers tear out vines to reflect declining demand, and following a down week, the nation’s average gas price climbed ten cents last week, according to GasBuddy.

BC Freeze Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
Severe damage from a polar vortex that hit British Columbia in January was a hot topic at the recent British Columbia Fruit Grower convention.

A “Breath of Fresh Air” Coming for Pork Industry

California Ag Today
The pork industry has experienced some turbulence lately, as changing legislation paired with supply and demand raises questions about hog profitability. However, Steve Meyer with Ever.ag forecasts break-even market prices despite higher input costs.

California Winegrapes Too Good and 2023 Potato Harvest Data

The Agribusiness Update
California winegrape growers may be victims of their own success after harvesting a larger than average crop last fall, and a new report from the Ag Departments of the U.S., Mexico, and Canada reveals the 2023 North American Potato harvest data.

U.S. Wine Sales Slow and Net Cash Farm Income Down

The Agribusiness Update
U.S. and foreign winemakers are struggling to sell their product, and leaders are increasingly focused on anti-alcohol messaging, and USDA’s Economic Research Service forecasts U.S. net cash farm income will decrease 25.8% in 2024.

Washington's Wine Industry Growth Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
The Wine Bible author, Karen MacNeil says the pace at which Washington’s wine industry has developed over the past few decades has been very impressive.

Washington's Wine Industry Growth Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
The Wine Bible author, Karen MacNeil says the pace at which Washington’s wine industry has developed over the past few decades has been very impressive.

Wine Away Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
It’s no secret, Washington state makes great wines, but fortunately, it’s also the home of Wine Away, the number one red wine stain remover on the market.

Wine Away Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
It’s no secret, Washington state makes great wines, but fortunately, it’s also the home of Wine Away, the number one red wine stain remover on the market.

Good Year For California Wine Grape Growers

Farm of the Future
2023 is turning out to be a very good year for California wine grape growers.

2023 Brought Good News to California Wine Grape Growers

California Ag Today
Despite initial uncertainties due to stormy weather leading to a delayed harvest, California wine grape growers are celebrating the end to a successful year in 2023. Gino DiCaro from the Wine Institute provides an overview of the thriving wine grape growing industry in the Golden State.

WA Wine and International Trade

Fruit Grower Report
A group of 60-plus members of Congress are calling on the Administration for help expanding international markets for American wines, including Washington Rep. Dan Newhouse.

California Artichoke Production Down and ASF in China Data

The Agribusiness Update
Artichoke production on California’s Central Coast has steadily fallen over the past three decades, and the 2018 spread of African swine fever to China had reverberations in the global pork market, according to new USDA data.

GFB Annual Convention and ASF in China Data

The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Farm Bureau members are gathered in Jekyll Island for the organization’s 86th annual convention, and the 2018 spread of African swine fever to China had reverberations in the global pork market, according to new USDA data.

California Reservoirs Steady and ERS Study on AFS in China

The Agribusiness Update
As California’s weather swings from droughts to floods, farmers remain confident with the water supply in state reservoirs well above the historical average, and an Economic Research Service report shows the full impact of African Swine Fever in China.

Southeast Region Labor Report and ERS Study on AFS in China

The Agribusiness Update
There were 32,000 workers hired directly by farms in the

Southeast Region during the week of October 8-1, and an Economic Research Service report shows the full impact of African Swine Fever in China.