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Ag Trade Deficit Grows and Black-operated Farms Hit Record Acreage
The Agribusiness Update
After decades of substantial U.S. agricultural trade SURPLUSES, staggering ag trade DEFICITS over the past two years have caught the nation's attention, and the average size of Black or African-American-operated farms reached a record high of 163 acres in 2022.
California's Farm Conservation Law and Farmers Lead in Conservation
The Agribusiness Update
Proposed legislation to modify California’s longstanding farmland conservation law could repurpose large swaths of farm acreage, and America’s farmers and ranchers lead the way in greenhouse gas emissions reduction.
Processing Tomato Acreage Down and Trade Mission to South Korea
The Agribusiness Update
California farmers are scaling down their processing tomato acreage this year with boosted inventory, and representatives from 49 U.S. organizations will join the USDA’s agribusiness trade mission to Seoul, South Korea.
2024 Cotton Highlights
Southeast Regional Ag News
Dr. Jody Campiche, National Cotton Council, provides highlights from the organization's latest Economic Report.
Monitoring Acreage Distribution and Agricultural Debt in 2024
California Ag Today
The agricultural economy hit some bumps in the road during 2023. What does 2024 potentially look like? Dave Widmar of Agricultural Economic Insights talks about some of the things they’ll be watching next 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.
Corn Used for Fuel Higher and Farm Credit System's Income Down
The Agribusiness Update
USDA data shows corn used to make ethanol and other fuels increased month-to-month in June but were down year-over-year, and the Farm Credit System’s combined net income decreased 1.4% to $1.78 billion for the three and six months ending on June 30.
Big Gains for Blueberry Consumption and USDA's June Planted Acreage Estimates
The Agribusiness Update
With imports now at nearly 60% of total blueberry supplies, blueberry consumption has seen big gains in recent years, and USDA releases June Planted Acreage Estimates
Washington's First Japanese Beetles and Reactions to India's Trade Announcement
The Agribusiness Update
The first Japanese beetles of 2023 have been detected in Washington state, and Farmers for Free Trade cheer announced resolution on a number of trade disputes between India and the U.S.
Washington's First Japanese Beetles and Reactions to India's Trade Announcement
The Agribusiness Update
The first Japanese beetles of 2023 have been detected in Washington state, and Farmers for Free Trade cheer announced resolution on a number of trade disputes between India and the U.S.
Broadband Grants for Georgia Counties and Reactions to India's Trade Announcement
The Agribusiness Update
USDA announces rural broadband grants for six Georgia counties, and Farmers for Free Trade cheer announced resolution on a number of trade disputes between India and the U.S.
A USDA Office for Small Acreage
Southeast Regional Ag News
New legislation introduced this week would increase support for farmers, ranchers, and foresters with small-acreage operations across the country.
Will Wild Card Report Get Acreage Right?
Southeast Regional Ag News
FBN’s prediction ahead of USDA numbers is that they’re likely not going to get it right when it comes to cotton.
Processed Tomato Incentive and Deputy Ag Secretary Bronagh Steps Down
The Agribusiness Update
Canneries are expected to offer processing tomato growers higher prices to encourage more plantings, and Deputy Ag Secretary Jewel Bronagh announces she will step down.