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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.
Protecting America's Orchardists and Expect Higher Orange Juice Prices
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Senator Raphael Warnock introduced the Protecting America’s Orchardists and Nursery Tree Growers Act, and expect higher orange juice prices in the months ahead.
WOTUS and Politics
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
American Farm Bureau's Courtney Briggs tells us why she believes the EPA's decision to issue the administration's WOTUS rule ahead of a Supreme Court decision was politically motivated.
New WOTUS Goes into Effect and AFBF Urges AEWR Changes
The Agribusiness Update
The Biden Administration's new WOTUS rule goes into effect ahead of Supreme Court ruling, and American Farm Bureau Federation urges Congress to halt flawed 2023 Adverse Effect Wage Rate.
California Dairy Holiday Demand Up and CoBank on Ag Economy
The Agribusiness Update
Demand for California dairy products higher for the holidays, and CoBank's Year Ahead report shows while things are improving there's still cause for concern.
Collagen in Georgia Jellyfish and CoBank on Ag Economy
The Agribusiness Update
University of Georgia researchers looking for ways to use collagen from jellyfish found on state beaches, and CoBank breaks down ag economy in challenging times.
California Water Woes Continue and USDA Fertilizer Funding
The Agribusiness Update
California water woes likely to continue with another La Nina expected, and USDA announces $500 million for U.S. fertilizer production.
California Pear Production Drops and American Egg Production Down
The Agribusiness Update
California's pear production drops slightly from last year, and USDA reports American egg production down 3% from 2021.
Georgia Corn Rust Alert and American Egg Production Down
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia corn producers should be on the alert for southern corn rust that's shown up in 15 counties, and USDA data shows American egg production drops slightly from 2021.
U.S. Organic Sales Higher and Ag Groups Want Chlorpyrifos
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. organic produce sales top $9-billion in 2021, and Ag Groups oppose EPA's proposed revocation of chlorpyrifos.
NCBA Opposes Wolf Delisting and Wells Fargo Paints Rosy Ag Future
The Agribusiness Update
NCBA and PLC oppose delisting of the gray wolves, and Wells Fargo economist paints rosy picture for ag future.
Upcoming Challenges Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Rabobank's Steve Nicholson breaks down the challenges agriculture is facing heading into the new year.
Upcoming Challenges Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Rabobank's Steve Nicholson breaks down the challenges agriculture is facing heading into the new year.