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Bird Flu in Sheep and Farmer Sentiment Down
The Agribusiness Update
Bird flu has been detected in a sheep in northern England, the first known case of its kind, and farmer sentiment dropped in March as concerns over agricultural trade and farm policy weighed on producers.
Bird Flu in Sheep and Farmer Sentiment Down
The Agribusiness Update
Bird flu has been detected in a sheep in northern England, the first known case of its kind, and farmer sentiment dropped in March as concerns over agricultural trade and farm policy weighed on producers.
National FFA Week and NFU Supports Beef Labeling Act
The Agribusiness Update
The National FFA is reminding members of the upcoming National FFA Week, February 15 - 22, and National Farmers Union announced support of the American Beef Labeling Act.
Sustainable Groundwater Challenges and Farmer Sentiment Jumps in November
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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
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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.
Farm Bill Extension Expires and Ag Economy Barometer Lowest Since 2016
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Now that the farm bill extension reached its deadline, what’s next, and the September Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer hit its lowest readings since March 2016.
Hundreds Sickened with Salmonella and Ag Economy Barometer Down
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More than 400 cases of salmonella across the country have been linked to backyard poultry, and the August Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer dipped 13 points from July to a reading of 100.
Farm Real Estate Values Up and Ag Economy Barometer Higher
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USDA says the value of all farm real estate increased 5% compared to last year, and all three broad-based measures of farmer sentiment improved in the July Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer.
Complex Competition Issues and Grain Council Report Down
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The USDA announced the next steps in addressing the complex competition issues in ag markets and creating a fairer playing field for poultry growers and farmers, and the International Grains Council released its Market Report that shows a reduction in the forecast for world grains production.
Reverse Discontinued NASS Reports and Farmer Sentiment Down
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A bipartisan group of 70 Representatives and Senators are calling on Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack to REVERSE the USDA’s decision to cancel or discontinue several NASS reports, and farmer sentiment dropped 15 points in April to a reading of 99, according to the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer.
Reverse Discontinued NASS Reports and Farmer Sentiment Down
The Agribusiness Update
A bipartisan group of 70 Representatives and Senators are calling on Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack to REVERSE the USDA’s decision to cancel or discontinue several NASS reports, and farmer sentiment dropped 15 points in April to a reading of 99, according to the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer.
Better Water for California and Baltimore Bridge Impact on Agriculture
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Better snowpack and reservoir levels means more water for California agriculture, and the container ship that recently slammed into Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge will have an impact on American agriculture.
Better Water for California and Baltimore Bridge Impact on Agriculture
The Agribusiness Update
Better snowpack and reservoir levels means more water for California agriculture, and the container ship that recently slammed into Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge will have an impact on American agriculture.
Florida Most Citrus Acres and Baltimore Bridge Impact on Agriculture
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The Sunshine State still has the most citrus acres in the United States, and the container ship that recently slammed into Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge will have an impact on American agriculture.
California Grapes Removed and Gas Prices Jump Higher
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A once-in-a-generation downturn in the wine market is reshaping California’s grape growing regions as farmers tear out vines to reflect declining demand, and following a down week, the nation’s average gas price climbed ten cents last week, according to GasBuddy.
Farm Stress Summit Coming Up and Gas Prices Jump Higher
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2024 Farm Stress Summit to look for opportunities to support Georgia’s farm families that promote improved well-being, and following a down week, the nation’s average gas price climbed ten cents last week, according to GasBuddy.
National Grange on Snake River Dams and ESA Denied for Wolves
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The National Grange wrote a letter to lawmakers expressing concerns over proposals to remove dams along the Snake River in Washington state, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service denies request to list gray wolves under the Endangered Species Act.
Florida Georgia Citrus Growers Meet and ESA Denied for Wolves
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Commercial citrus growers across the Florida Panhandle and Southern Georgia are invited to attend the 2024 Citrus Health Forum, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service denies request to list gray wolves under the Endangered Species Act.
National Grange on Snake River Dams and ESA Denied for Wolves
The Agribusiness Update
The National Grange wrote a letter to lawmakers expressing concerns over proposals to remove dams along the Snake River in Washington state, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service denies request to list gray wolves under the Endangered Species Act.
New California Ag Laws and Farmer Sentiment Changes Little
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New laws and regulations will affect California agriculture in 2024, and Farmer sentiment changed very little in December's Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer.