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California Strawberry Record Acreage and AFBF-Deere MOU on Repairs
The Agribusiness Update
California strawberry growers projected to plant record acreage this year, and American Farm Bureau and John Deere sign memorandum of understanding allowing farmers to repair their own equipment.
Little Cherry Disease Update Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Northwest Cherry Grower's President, BJ Thurlby confirms that, yes, Little Cherry Disease is still out there and growers are working to learn the best ways to control and manage the potentially devastating problem.
Little Cherry Disease Update Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Northwest Cherry Grower's President, BJ Thurlby confirms that, yes, Little Cherry Disease is still out there and growers are working to learn the best ways to control and manage the potentially devastating problem.
Florida Farm Bureau Legislators of the Year and Mexico's Ban on GMO Corn
The Agribusiness Update
The Florida Farm Bureau announces its Legislators of the Year, and Mexico appears to be moving ahead with its plan to ban the import of GMO corn, including much from the U.S.
Florida Hurricane Ian Figures and California Farm Bureau Farm Bill Input
The Agribusiness Update
Preliminary numbers are in from the Florida Department of Agriculture on losses from Hurricane Ian, and the California Farm Bureau offers input for 2023 Farm Bill.
Cranberry Senior Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Now 86 years old, Malcom McPhail has been growing cranberries in Pacific County since 1985, and is loving every minute of it.
Cranberry Senior Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Now 86 years old, Malcom McPhail has been growing cranberries in Pacific County since 1985, and is loving every minute of it.
California Cling Peaches Acreage Down and Reduced Pork Demand
The Agribusiness Update
California acreage for cling peaches is dwindling, and reduction in global demand for pork hits producers.
California Pistachio Expansion and CPI Highest in 41 Years
The Agribusiness Update
California Pistachios are becoming the fastest-growing tree nut in terms of acreage expansion, and the Consumer Price Index sees highest increase since 1981.
Southern Acreage Estimates and Farm Dog of the Year Contest
The Agribusiness Update
USDA is out with the latest crop acreage estimates for the Southern Region, and American Farm Bureau Federation's Farm Dog of the Year contest.
Number of U.S. Farms Declines…Slowly
Southeast Regional Ag News
With 895 million acres of farmland nationwide in 2021, the average farm size was 445 acres, only slightly greater than the 440 acres recorded in the early 1970s.
California Rice Estimates Down and Specialty Crop Relief
The Agribusiness Update
California rice acreage expected to drop this year, and Busch Light and John Deere collaborate in promotion to raise funds for
Peanuts to Compete for Acres
Southeast Regional Ag News
In 2021, U.S. peanut growers delivered one of their best crops in decades. Anticipation is for acre competition in 2022.
Georgia Soybean Planting Up 21% and Tractor/Combine Sales Down
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia soybean producers intend to increase planted acreage by 21% this year, and Ag Tractor and Combine sales drop in March for the first time since July.
Strawberry Demand Boosts Plantings and Rail Service Delays
The Agribusiness Update
Strong demand for strawberries has boosted plantings on California farms, and Growth Energy calls for action on rail delays.
California Avocado Harvest and Avian Influenza Spreading
The Agribusiness Update
California avocado harvest is to be robust, but questions water and input costs are still there, and cases of bird flu are still popping up in Eastern states.
Perdue Finalist for Georgia University chancellor and Avian Flu Spreading
The Agribusiness Update
Former Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue is the sole finalist for chancellor of the University System of Georgia, and Avian Influenza continues to spread in Eastern states.