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Federal Assistance for Ag Borrowers and U.S. Pumpkin Production
The Agribusiness Update
A new program offers federal assistance for agricultural borrowers, and U.S. pumpkins grown in every state, but six in particular dominate the market.
Assistance for Southeast Ag Producers and U.S. Pumpkin Production
The Agribusiness Update
The U.S. Trade Representative is looking for ways to assist Southeast seasonal ag producers, and U.S. pumpkin production happens in every state, but six states in particular.
Hurrican Ian Estimates in Florida and E15 to Replenish Fuel Supply
The Agribusiness Update
Preliminary assessments of the agricultural losses tied to Hurricane Ian hit $1.5 billion, and National Corn Growers Association calls on policymakers to use ethanol as a solution to the nation's fuel supply problems.
Wheat Yield Contest Winners and Avian Influenza Losses Near Record
The Agribusiness Update
A record-setting year for the National Wheat Yield Contest dominated by PNW growers, and avian influenza losses near record.
Climate Change California Threat and Bayer to Challenge PCB Decision
The Agribusiness Update
Climate change called existential threat to certain California crops, and Bayer to challenge decision on PCBs that allegedly caused cancer in Washington state.
Hurricane Ian Damage Estimates and Bayer to Challenge PCB Decision
The Agribusiness Update
Hurricane Ian damage to Florida crops estimated as much as $1.56 billion dollars, and Bayer set to challenge a $275 million decision for exposure to PCBs.
Future of Food Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Change is the norm in food production and, according to Alpha Food Labs co-founder, Mike Lee, that's not going to change any time soon.
USDA's Climate-Smart Commodities and Flood of Ag Products from Mexico
The Agribusiness Update
USDA is investing billions for Climate-Smart Commodities projects, and lawmakers ask USTR Katherine Tai to investigate flood of surplus ag products from Mexico.
Future of Food Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Change is the norm in food production and, according to Alpha Food Labs co-founder, Mike Lee, that's not going to change any time soon.
Ag in the Inflation Reduction Act
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Climate-smart agriculture is a big part of the Inflation Reduction Act that has passed in the Senate and is now on its way to the House where Democrats will likely pass it.
USDA Staff Shortage
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack talks about the USDA's severe staff shortage and what he's trying to do to fill those positions.
Ag Exports to China
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ag exports to China lead record breaking year in 2021.
EPA Restricts Crop Protection and Tariffs Cost Ag Billions
The Agribusiness Update
Four Senators tell EPA they're concerned about new restrictions on crop protection, and retaliatory tariffs from other nations cost U.S. agriculture billions.
Vilsack on Port Logjams and Ag Lending Down
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says pot logjams have eased a bit, and Ag lending activity slows.
Future of Food Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Times are a changing in the production of the food we eat, and Apha Food Labs founder Mike Lee gives us an idea of what it will look like.
Future of Food Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Times are a changing in the production of the food we eat, and Apha Food Labs founder Mike Lee gives us an idea of what it will look like.
Repealing the Renewable Fuel Standard and Thanksgiving Dinner Prices
The Agribusiness Update
Democrats introduce legislation to repeal the Renewable Fuel Standard, and the price of Thanksgiving dinner could be a lot higher this year.
Billions on Line for Ag
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A Senate vote, either today or someday soon, will either include billions in ag-related funding if passed, or put it at risk if voted down, according to the American Farm Bureau's Emily Buckman.
California Pistachio Production and Colorado Animal-Cruelty Initiative
The Agribusiness Update
Pistachio production in California pumping billions into economy, and beef industry watches Colorado animal-cruelty initiative closely.
Wineries Adjust to COVID and Biden on Phases-1 Trade Agreement
The Agribusiness Update
Wineries, large and small, are adjusting marketing during COVID-19 pandemic, and President-elect Biden says he will not immediately remove Phase 1 trade agreement with China.