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USDA's Climate-Smart Commodities and Flood of Ag Products from Mexico
The Agribusiness Update
USDA is investing billions for Climate-Smart Commodities projects, and lawmakers ask USTR Katherine Tai to investigate flood of surplus ag products from Mexico.
Ag Groups to White House Conference and Beef Exports Higher
The Agribusiness Update
Twelve ag groups request seat at table for White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health, and U.S. beef exports higher again in July.
Florida Trade Act Investigation and U.S. Beef Exports Higher
The Agribusiness Update
A bipartisan group of Florida's Congressional delegation files Section 301 petition on behalf of state's fruit and vegetable growers, and U.S. beef exports higher in July.
Looming Challenge for Citrus Industry
Southeast Regional Ag News
Months after citrus yellow vein clearing virus was detected in California, many questions remain.
Retailers Moderately Optimistic on Fall Fertilizer Sales
Southeast Regional Ag News
Commodity prices are up and fertilizer prices have eased.
California Organic Strawberries and Global Food Prices Drop
The Agribusiness Update
Central California's organic strawberry crop is doing well, and global food prices drop for fifth-straight month.
U.S. Economy Creates 315,000 Jobs in August
Southeast Regional Ag News
Labor challenges, including in agriculture, are still of much concern.
Agricultural Leadership Program Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
The Washington State Tree Fruit Association, the Washington Department of Agriculture, and Washington State University have put together the Agricultural Leadership Program that is celebrating its first graduating class.
Agricultural Leadership Program Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
The Washington State Tree Fruit Association, the Washington Department of Agriculture, and Washington State University have put together the Agricultural Leadership Program that is celebrating its first graduating class.
New Invasive Species Institute Gains Director
Southeast Regional Ag News
Invasion Science Research Institute, Matthew Thomas, Invasive Species, University of Florida
USDA Funds Combat Climate Change and Ag Credit Conditions Remain Strong
The Agribusiness Update
USDA is funding critical infrastructure to combat climate change in rural America, and the Kansas City Fed says ag credit conditions remain strong.
Farm Bill-Funded Research Programs Critical for Agriculture
Farm of the Future
Research into little cherry virus is just one example of the need for these investments.
Georgia Expands Ag Education and Biofuels Welcome Inflation Reduction Act
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Department of Education is developing elementary Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education courses to allow students to explore agricultural, and Biofuels group welcome signing of Inflation Reduction Act.
Everglades Ag Area Clean Water and Farmers Market Growth Slows
The Agribusiness Update
Florida farmers in the Everglades Ag Area are praised for their clean water, and the growth of farmers markets has slowed.
Carbon Market Interest Low and Ukraine Grain Exports Higher
The Agribusiness Update
Agricultural carbon market options aren't attracting many farmers, and grain exports from Ukraine show a spike after port agreement with Russia.
Drought Hits California Production and U.S. Farmland Prices Increase
The Agribusiness Update
A third year of drought is causing a drop in production for California farmers and ranchers, and U.S. farmland prices increase 12.4 % over last year.
UF Strawberry Flavor Study and U.S. Farmland Prices Increase
The Agribusiness Update
University of Florida study looks to improve strawberry flavor, and U.S. farmland prices increase 12.4% over last year.
Farm State Senators Look to Crack Down on Foreign Ownership of Ag Land
Southeast Regional Ag News
The USDA reports China, Russia and Iran accounted for a combined 200 thousand acres of foreign-owned ag land in 2019.
Representative Austin Scott of GA Expresses Farm Bill Concerns
Southeast Regional Ag News
Scott recently expressed worry over the amount of work yet to be done and the ability of the courts to take chemicals off the market.