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Breaking the Ag Tech Bottleneck
California Ag Today
A $15 million California alliance is speeding farm innovation from lab to field.
All-American Pumpkins and Imported Beef Important
The Agribusiness Update
Native to North America, pumpkins are truly an all-American crop, one of the continent's oldest cultivated plants and a symbol of fall, and Dr. Derrell Peel, livestock economist at Oklahoma State University, says beef imports play an important role in meeting consumer demand.
AI Predictions or Avocados and Tractor Sales Up Slightly
The Agribusiness Update
Researchers have developed a smartphone-based AI system that accurately predicts the ripeness and internal quality of avocados, and the Association of Equipment Manufacturers’ monthly Flash Report shows the sales of all tractors in September were up 4% from last year.
AI Predictions or Avocados and Tractor Sales Up Slightly
The Agribusiness Update
Researchers have developed a smartphone-based AI system that accurately predicts the ripeness and internal quality of avocados, and the Association of Equipment Manufacturers’ monthly Flash Report shows the sales of all tractors in September were up 4% from last year.
California Nursery Conference Digs Into Plastic Rules
California Ag Today
UC Agriculture and Natural Resources brings nursery and landscape professionals together to tackle new laws and plastic waste challenges.
Emergency Aid for Specialty Crops
Fruit Grower Report
While recent news reports highlight the challenges soybean growers are facing and Congressional aid that's on its way, Kam Quarles, CEO at the National Potato Council, and co-chair on the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance, says let’s not forget the other struggling crops.
Animal Ag Alliance and Advocates
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A new report from the Animal Agriculture Alliance shows so-called animal activist groups raise quite a bit of money for their anti-meat activities each year.
Potato Sustainability Alliance Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
John Mesko, CEO at the Potato Sustainability Alliance, says sustainability was kind of a buzzword until a few years ago, now it’s something everyone is talking about.
Potato Sustainability Alliance Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
John Mesko, CEO at the Potato Sustainability Alliance, says sustainability was kind of a buzzword until a few years ago, now it’s something everyone is talking about.
Idaho Potato Days
Idaho Ag Today
Participants at this year’s Potato Days festival in Meridian will have a chance to witness, or be part of, two world records.
Ag Export Value Lowest in 5-Years and Longshoremen Agree to New Contract
The Agribusiness Update
The value of U.S. ag exports in fiscal year 2025 is expected to drop to the lowest level in five years, and the final approval for a new six-year contract agreement between the International Longshoreman’s Association and the U.S. Maritime Alliance is complete.
Potato Sustainability Alliance Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
John Mesko, CEO at the Potato Sustainability Alliance, says sustainability was kind of a buzzword until a few years ago, now it’s something everyone is talking about.
Potato Sustainability Alliance Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
John Mesko, CEO at the Potato Sustainability Alliance, says sustainability was kind of a buzzword until a few years ago, now it’s something everyone is talking about.
Declining Almond Acreage, New ABC Leadership
California Ag Today
The Almond Board of California (ABC) reports a third consecutive year of declining total acreage, now at 1.52 million—down 40,000 acres from the previous year.
Final Kick of the East Coast Port Strike Can?
Southeast Regional Ag News
A week before the previous agreement was set to expire, we saw this week a tentative agreement on a six-year contract between the international Longshoremen’s Association and the United States Maritime Alliance.
Almond Board Optimism and Census of Ag Shows Farm Losses
The Agribusiness Update
Despite economic challenges for the almond business, the
Almond Board of California paints an optimistic outlook for the industry, and the 2022 Census of Agriculture shows the U.S. had just over 1.9 million farms, down 10% from 2012.
Read More USDA to Streamline Hurricane Relief and Census of Ag Shows Farm Losses
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA announced steps to streamline and provide flexibilities for environmental compliance requirements for relief programs for 2024 hurricanes, and the 2022 Census of Agriculture shows the U.S. had just over 1.9 million farms, down 10% from 2012.
Complaint Alleges EID Tags "Unlawful" and "Burdensome"
Southeast Regional Ag News
According to the New Civil Liberties Alliance, a new requirement for electronically readable EID livestock tags would create significant financial and operational burdens, particularly on small and independent cattle producers.
Farm Bill Frustration-SCFBA
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance is expressing their frustration over the inability of Congress to get a new Farm Bill done.