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Sustainable Groundwater Challenges and Farmer Sentiment Jumps in November
The Agribusiness Update
As California’s Sustainable Groundwater Management Act ramps up, farmers who learned late about the far-reaching law have encountered additional challenges, and farmer sentiment jumped in November as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer climbed 30 points to 145, the highest since 2021.
UF Leads Nation in Ag Research and Farmer Sentiment Jumps in November
The Agribusiness Update
For the sixth consecutive year, the University of Florida led the nation in agricultural sciences and natural resources conservation research, and farmer sentiment jumped in November as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer climbed 30 points to 145, the highest since 2021.
Cherry Exports Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Cherry exports face challenges moving forward, but BJ Thurlby, president of NW Cherry Growers, sees some bright spots.
Cherry Exports Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Cherry exports face challenges moving forward, but BJ Thurlby, president of NW Cherry Growers, sees some bright spots.
Fertilizer Prices Jump and Renewable Fuel Standard Criticized
The Agribusiness Update
Dramatic rise in fertilizer prices hits farmers hard, and EPA hears criticism on proposed extension of Renewable Fuel Standard compliance deadline.
Alaska Flies Bio Energy to DC
The Agribusiness Update
Alaska Airlines flies its first commercial flight using fuel made from forest scraps.
China Give Cherries Flight
Fruit Grower Report
Northwest cherries are getting a boost from a Chinese airline.
Pay By Weight
Food Forethought
Is charging passengers based on the total weight of their luggage and their bodies something bigger airlines should consider?
Tree Recycling & Vilsack On Changing Attitudes
Northwest Report
Are rural attitudes creating political problems? What are you doing with that old Christmas Tree? And Lacy looks at how potatoes are helping the airlines.
Banning the Bag, Juice Warning & Aviation Biofuels
Northwest Report
A new bill might ban the plastic bag...a fungicide has been detected in orange drinks...Vilsack meets with the aviation industry to push biofuels and Lacy discusses the strength of agriculture.
Payroll Tax Cut Bill & More on Child Labor
Northwest Report
The President has singed a tax cut bill extension...the AFBF President has something to say about child labor issues and Lacy weighs in on weight.
WSDA Watching Out for Consumers
Food Forethought
WSDA Weights & Measures staff work hard at making sure consumers are protected from unfair business practices.
BioFlying & Day Use Fees Waived
Northwest Report
Northwest airlines may start smelling a bit more like fast food...the Forest Service is hoping to see you soon and Lacy discusses the beef industry.
Poor Judgment & Facing Critics
Northwest Report
Sometimes it's important to think twice before doing some things, Farm Bureau's Bob Stallman says critics aren't going away and Lacy takes a look at blogging.
Not Ready Yet & Using Your Full Name
Northwest Report
Ag Secretary is not ready to launch into a manditory animal ID system just yet and TSA is requiring your full name for flights, plus Lacy chats about cheap wine.