Bird Flu Beef Safe and Finding Suitable Agribusiness Candidates

The Agribusiness Update
After bird flu was found in cattle, the Meat Institute says that properly prepared beef is safe to eat and not a safety risk to humans, and U.S. employers report challenges in finding suitable job candidates with work-ready skills to fill openings in the agri-food industry.

Bird Flu Beef Safe and Finding Suitable Agribusiness Candidates

The Agribusiness Update
After bird flu was found in cattle, the Meat Institute says that properly prepared beef is safe to eat and not a safety risk to humans, and U.S. employers report challenges in finding suitable job candidates with work-ready skills to fill openings in the agri-food industry.

California Planting Decisions and U.S. Ag Imports Outpace Exports

The Agribusiness Update
Falling commodity prices, rising production costs and water uncertainty are some of the factors weighing on planting decisions for California farmers this year, and the USDA reports U.S. ag IMPORTS exceeded exports by $16.6 billion in 2023.

Number of US Wheat Farms Dropping and Beef Exports to Plummet

The Agribusiness Update
The Economic Research Service says the number of U.S. wheat farms has dropped substantially over time, and in 2024, U.S. beef exports are expected to be about 83% lower than 2023.

Anti-Idling Bill Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
Jon DeVaney, President of the Washington State Tree Fruit Association, says SSB 6304 contains a provision that would prohibit trucks over 10,000 from idling longer than 5 minutes.

Anti-Idling Bill Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
Jon DeVaney, President of the Washington State Tree Fruit Association, says SSB 6304 contains a provision that would prohibit trucks over 10,000 from idling longer than 5 minutes.

Anti-Idling Bill Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
Jon DeVaney, President of the Washington State Tree Fruit

Association, says SSB 6304 contains a provision that would prohibit trucks over 10,000 from idling longer than 5 minutes.

Fruit Fly Quarantine in California and Vilsack Reaction to Census

The Agribusiness Update
Seven California counties remain under quarantine in a battle to eradicate and stop the spread of four different fruit fly species, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack’s reaction to last week’s 2022 Census of Agriculture calls for delivering ag policies for small-and mid-sized farms.

U.S. Wine Sales Slow and Net Cash Farm Income Down

The Agribusiness Update
U.S. and foreign winemakers are struggling to sell their product, and leaders are increasingly focused on anti-alcohol messaging, and USDA’s Economic Research Service forecasts U.S. net cash farm income will decrease 25.8% in 2024.

Almond Farmer Slows Down on Replanting

California Tree Nut Report

Marketline Report for Monday, February 5th

Marketline Report for Monday, February 5th

Marketline Report for Friday, February 2nd

Marketline Report for Friday, February 2nd

Marketline Report for Thursday, February 1

Marketline Report for Thursday, February 1st

39% of Ag Supporting Trump and Wheat Imports Highest in Six Years

The Agribusiness Update
Poll shows 39% of surveyed farmers say they’d most likely vote for Donald Trump for President, while 19% would vote for Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, and U.S. wheat imports are forecasted to be their highest in six years for the 2023/24 marketing year.

Next Generation Farmer Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
As the average age of the American farmer gets older, it’s a question many are asking these days with many family farms hanging it up after generations.

Next Generation Farmer Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
As the average age of the American farmer gets older, it’s a question many are asking these days with many family farms hanging it up after generations.

Benefits of Close-Planting of Almonds

California Tree Nut Report

Raspberries are Healthy Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
More research to back up claims of the health benefits of foods loaded with anti-oxidants like red raspberries.

Raspberries are Healthy Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
More research to back up claims of the health benefits of foods loaded with anti-oxidants like red raspberries.

California Farmers Plant Agave and Gas Prices Down Again

The Agribusiness Update
After years of drought, some California farmers are planting agave, and with winter fast approaching, average gas prices declined again for the fifth straight week.