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New California Ag Laws and Holiday Food Sales
The Agribusiness Update
Several new state laws go into effect this week impacting California agriculture, and U.S. food sales generally increase annually over time, but distinct seasonal patterns emerge each year.
Cotton Farmers on Bridge Payments and Holiday Food Sales
The Agribusiness Update
The highest per-acre payments from the Bridge Assistance Program will go to rice farmers, but Cotton farmers are second at $117.35 per acre, and U.S. food sales generally increase annually over time, but distinct seasonal patterns emerge each year.
Specialty Crop Pressures and USDA Catching Up
The Agribusiness Update
For specialty crop farmers, 2025 has offered little relief from mounting financial pressures, and USDA catching up after the government shutdown, releasing the latest sales data.
Specialty Crop Pressures and USDA Catching Up
The Agribusiness Update
For specialty crop farmers, 2025 has offered little relief from mounting financial pressures, and USDA catching up after the government shutdown, releasing the latest sales data.
Holiday Turkeys
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
As the weather turns cooler across the US, many shoppers are beginning to plan holiday meals.
USMCA Consultations and Tariff Revenue for American Farmers
The Agribusiness Update
The U.S., Canada and Mexico have begun consultations ahead of next year’s review of the USMCA trade agreement, and the Trump Administration is drawing up plans to use tariff revenue to fund a program to support U.S. farmers.
California Apple Harvest Begins and No NEPA Analytics for GE Seeds
The Agribusiness Update
Harvest of Gala apples has started in California’s Central Valley, and USDA’s APHIS announced it will no longer conduct a National Environmental Policy Act analysis when approving genetically engineered seeds.
Cherries 2025 Mid-Season Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Northwest cherry harvest is in full swing with the crop easily living up to preseason estimates of 21-22 million boxes early on.
Cherries 2025 Mid-Season Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Northwest cherry harvest is in full swing with the crop easily living up to preseason estimates of 21-22 million boxes early on.
Methane Reduction Ahead of Schedule and Tariff Relief Package Discussed
The Agribusiness Update
California dairy farmers are expected to meet the state’s goal for reducing methane emissions from their farms ahead of schedule, and the White House and congressional lawmakers have begun discussing a tariff relief package to deal with the potential economic repercussions.
Methane Reduction Ahead of Schedule and Tariff Relief Package Discussed
The Agribusiness Update
California dairy farmers are expected to meet the state’s goal for reducing methane emissions from their farms ahead of schedule, and the White House and congressional lawmakers have begun discussing a tariff relief package to deal with the potential economic repercussions.
Potatoes USA 2025 Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Despite the many challenges for agriculture, Potatoes USA Chief Marketing Officer, Kim Brashears says things are looking good and she’s excited about 2025.
Potatoes USA 2025 Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Despite the many challenges for agriculture, Potatoes USA Chief Marketing Officer, Kim Brashears says things are looking good and she’s excited about 2025.
Blueberry Crop Looks Great and Farm Bill Markup Moves Forward
The Agribusiness Update
Thanks to favorable growing conditions, California blueberry farmers appear on track to harvest what could be their largest crop ever, and the markup for House Ag Chair GT Thompson’s farm bill will move ahead despite scores from the Congressional Budget Office.
Ag Workers Hired in Southeast Region and Farm Bill Markup Moves Forward
The Agribusiness Update
29,000 workers were hired by farms in the Southeast Region of Alabama, Georgia, and South Carolina, and almost that many in Florida, and the markup for House Ag Chair GT Thompson’s farm bill will move ahead despite scores from the Congressional Budget Office.
California Seeing Less Snow & Rain and Deere a Hit at Consumer Electronics Show
The Agribusiness Update
Unlike 2023, California snowfall and rain has sharply diminished so far this year, and John Deere showed off its future farmer-focused technology, including radio still playing a big part of the in-cab entertainment system, at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
Farm to School Conference and Deere a Hit at Consumer Electronics Show
The Agribusiness Update
The Florida Department of Agriculture will be sharing with famers at the Farm to School conference in Orlando March 6-8, and John Deere showed off its future farmer-focused technology, including radio still playing a big part of the in-cab entertainment system, at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
Farm Bill Worries
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says things must change between the Ag Committee’s two leaders and the two parties if the new year is to see a new farm bill.
California Reservoir Management and Ag Groups Push AM Radio Act
The Agribusiness Update
California has seen dramatic increases in reservoir levels and surface-water supplies thanks to an El Niño, and rural and agricultural groups write Congress in support of passing the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act.
Disaster Relief Legislation and Expect Higher Orange Juice Prices
The Agribusiness Update
California lawmakers introduce legislation to create permanent disaster relief for farmers who lose crop revenue due to unprecedented climate events, and expect higher orange juice prices in the months ahead.