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Ag Economy Barometer Plummets and Strong Land Prices Continue
The Agribusiness Update
The Purdue University-CME Ag Economy Barometer plummeted in May to the weakest since April 2020, and stronger land prices from late last year have continued into 2022.
Brewers Like Florida Hops and Ag Economy Barometer Plummets
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Brewers like the flavor and aroma of Florida-grown Cascade Hops, and the Purdue University-CME Ag Economy Barometer plummets in May to its weakest reading since April of 2020.
California Grape Freeze and Ag Economy Barometer Rises
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Winegrape growers in California are tallying the losses after an April cold spell froze many vines, and the Ag Economy Barometer rises in April.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and Ag Economy Barometer Rises
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Georgia agriculture promotes Mental Health Awareness Month in May, and Ag Economy Barometer rises in April.
APHIS Celebrates 50 Years and Ag Economy Barometer Dips
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USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, or APHIS, is celebrating 50 years of service, and the Perdue University/CME Ag Economy Barometer dips to a reading of 113, weakest since the start of the pandemic.
Ag Groups Seek Shipping Reforms and Farmer Sentiment Weakens
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Ag Groups seek Senate consideration of shipping reforms, and Perdue University CME Group Ag Economy Barometer declines.
USDA Adds to School Meal Funding and RCALF Skeptical on Meat Supply Stragegy
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USDA announces adjustments to school meal reimbursements, and RCALF says President's strategy on meat supply challenges progress but remains skeptical.
Produce Industry on Supply Chain Problems and World Food Price Barometer Surges
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The produce industry in the U.S. and Canada is calling for fast action on the supply chain crisis, and World Food Price Barometer surges to highest since 2011.
Cropland Value Higher and Ag Economy Barometer Rises
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USDA reports 2020 cropland value up nearly 8%, and Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer higher in August.
Ag Barometer Down Again and NW Hort Expo Returns to Live
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Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer is down for a second straight month, and NW Hort Expo announces it will return to a live, in-person format this year in Yakima.
Alfa Foundation's 1,000 Scholarships and Ag Barometer Down
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Another 1,000 scholarships for Alabama college students will be handed out by Alfa Foundation, and the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer is down for the second straight month.
Florida Orange Forecast and Chicken Prices Up
The Agribusiness Update
USDA's Florida orange forecast is out, and chicken prices double over last year.
DOT Urged to Action on Exports and Farmer Optimism Higher
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The Transportation Secretary Buttigieg urged to act NOW on container shipping crisis, and Ag Economy Barometer for March shows farmer optimism rising.
County Fair Cash Crunch and Beef-Pork Exports Down Slightly
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County fairgrounds are facing a cash crunch amid the pandemic, and Beef and Pork exports off slightly in new year.
Florida Citrus Numbers and Beef-Pork Exports Down Slightly
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USDA projects minor decrease in Florida oranges while grapefruit remain steady, and U.S. beef and pork exports off slightly to start the year.
Georgia Crop Insurance Applications and Farmer Sentiment Higher
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Georgia fresh market tomato and pecan growers have until January 31st to apply for crop insurance, and farmer sentiment improved 7 points in December on the Ag Economy Barometer.
Nursery Food Plants Soar and Ag Econ Barometer Plummets
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Retail demand for food plants at nurseries skyrocket, and Ag Economic Barometer plummets in March.
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.
Trump's Concerns on China and Ag Economy Barometer Up
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President Trump says he's not too concerned about trade war with China, and Perdue/CME Ag Economy Barometer soars higher.
Organics in Canada and China Suspends U.S. Ag Purchases
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Organic fruits and vegetables demand growing in Canada, and Chinese government suspends purchases of U.S. ag products.