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Dairy Consumption Begins as Child and Ag Groups Like WTO
The Agribusiness Update
A new study shows lifetime dairy consumption begins in childhood, and Ag groups want to stay with World Trade Organization.
Assessing the Wildfire Damage will Take Time
California Ag Today
Farmers and ranchers are trying to quantify the damage from this year’s horrific wildfire season.
California Wildfire N-95 Shortage and US-China 6-Month Phase 1 Review
The Agribusiness Update
As California wildfire ramps up a shortage of N-95 masks is concerning, and the U.S. and China will hold a videoconference this weekend to review the first six months of the Phase 1 trade deal.
Bagged Avocados and AFBF Dicamba Request
The Agribusiness Update
Bagged Avocados become big purchase during pandemic, and American Farm Bureau Federation requests permission for farmers to use already purchased dicamba this season.
Avocado First-Timers and Ground Beef Sales Higher
The Agribusiness Update
Avocados are attracting a lot of first-time consumers, and ground beef sales up more than $1-billion.
Growing Avocados in the Central Valley?
California Ag Today
Can net houses help farmers in the central valley economically grow avocados?
Avocados Recover and U.S.-U.K. Trade Talks Begin
The Agribusiness Update
California avocados recover after a rough few weeks, and trade talks begin between the U.S. and U.K.
Can Farmers Plant Different Crops?
California Ag Today
Many markets are negatively affected by COVID-19. Can farmers pivot to crops that are more in demand?
Storing Avocados on the Tree
California Ag Today
Avocado markets have been impacted by a drop in restaurant demand, so growers leave the fruit on the tree in hopes of better markets.
Farmer's Markets Essential and Organic Avocado Demand Up
The Agribusiness Update
Farmer's Markets have been deemed "essential" after many closed due to coronavirus, and organic avocado demand climbs.
Avocado Pest Management
California Ag Today
The Petty Ranch in the Ventura area has been using integrated pest management since before the term existed.
Pears and National Nutrition Month Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Pear Bureau Northwest is asking #WhatsInYourFruitBowl for a third straight year during March, National Nutrition Month.
Pears and National Nutrition Month Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Pear Bureau Northwest is asking #WhatsInYourFruitBowl for a third straight year during March, National Nutrition Month.
PNW to Supplement California Crops and U.S. Ag Exports 2019
The Agribusiness Update
Studies are underway to see if Washington's Columbia Basin could replace some of California's crop production hit by climate change, and U.S. Ag Exports down slightly in 2019.
California Avocado Producers Expect Large Harvest
California Ag Today
Good news for California avocado growers. Not only is their product delicious, but it looks like this crop year is shaping up to be a big one.
Impossible Pork and Trade Gap Narrows
The Agribusiness Update
NPPC calls Impossible Pork impossible, and the U.S. trade gap narrows to smallest in three years.
Food Producer Income Down and Dairy Supports FWMA
The Agribusiness Update
Food costs may be down slightly while food producer income is also down, and dairy industry groups appreciate Farm Workforce Modernization Act.
Wildfires Hit Avocados-Lemons and Ag Econ Barometer Higher
The Agribusiness Update
California wildfires hit avocado and lemon orchards and Ag Economy Barometer moves higher.
Cali Avacado Estimates Up and China Pork Prices Higher
The Agribusiness Update
Estimates for this year's California avocado crop higher than earlier numbers, and ASF pushes Chinese pork prices up.
What's In Your Fruit Bowl? Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Pear Bureau Nortwest asks the question, 'What's In Your Fruit Bowl?' to celebrate American Heart Month in February.