Florida Craft Beer Growth and Super Bowl Food Safety

The Agribusiness Update
In the past decade, the Florida craft beer industry has experienced explosive growth, expanding from 66 to 396 breweries, and if you’re hosting a Super Bowl party this year, keep food safety in your playbook.

Food Fight in Dietary Guidelines and GOP Governors Urge Farm Bill Passage

The Agribusiness Update
A major battle is brewing over how much red meat Americans should consume, as the U.S. prepares to update its Dietary

Guidelines for Americans, and Republican governors wrote Congress on the urgent need to update the 2018 Farm Bill.

Idaho barley No, 1

Idaho Ag Today
Idaho’s barley crop declined in volume by 8 percent this year compared with last year.

California Farm Bureau Perfect Storm and USMCA Dispute Panel

The Agribusiness Update
The California Farm Bureau met with Congressional leaders to warn of perfect storm brewing in food supply, and national milk groups express appreciation for USMCA dispute panel.

Hops Beat Heat and COVID Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
This year's Hops crops tops 60,000 acres for the first time ever, in spite of challenges.

Hops Beat Heat and COVID Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
This year's Hops crops tops 60,000 acres for the first time ever, in spite of challenges.

Heat Hits Barley Crop and Cleaner Air Boosts Corn Soybean Yields

The Agribusiness Update
This summer's heat is taking a toll on the barley crop, and cleaner air since 1999 is boosting yields for corn and barley crops.

Barley Flavor Research Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Oregon State University researchers study flavor characteristics in beer.

Barley Flavor Research Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Oregon State Researchers testing the flavor characteristics in beer.

Barley Flavor in Beer Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
OSU research discovers barley may add more flavor to beer than previously believed.

Barley Flavor in Beer Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Testing shows barley may be a bigger flavor contributor than previously believed.

Barley Flavor in Beer Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
OSU Researchers study flavors in different barley varieties.

Birds and Brews

Fruit Grower Report
With Thanksgiving just a few days away, many are turning their thanks to the Washington hop growers for making delicious craft beers to pair with their turkey!

Hops Oversupply Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A slow growth year for Craft Beer translates to a little growth in the oversupply of hops.

Pairing Craft Beers with Turkey

Fruit Grower Report
The boom in craft brews is changing the way many Americans approach their Thanksgiving dinner.

More Ag Year In Review

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
We continue our look at the year in review.

LCS Genie Promising For Both Farmers and Malters

Colorado Ag Today
LimaGrain Cereal Seeds Barley variety LCS Genie has shown great promise for both farmers and malters.

Hops Optimism, Water Right Holders, and Marijuana Excise Tax

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Hop industry sees resurgence, Yakima Basin junior water right holders now expected to receive only 60% of their normal water, and bill that removes excise tax on processors and producers of recreational marijuana and instead imposes the tax strictly on retail sales passes the Senate.

Craft Beer Fights Back & Lower Food Prices

Northwest Report
A recent Super Bowl commercial has craft breweries on the defensive...might we see lower food prices now that gas prices are going down?

Hop Harvest Wrapping Up

Line on Agriculture
The 2013 hop harvest is wrapping up but changing.