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Fertilizer Prices Continue to Climb and Corn Exports Down
The Agribusiness Update
Despite being out of high-demand spring season, fertilizer prices continue to climb, and the USDA says sales of corn to overseas buyers declined during the week ending July 11.
Sustainable Groundwater Management Act and Wheat Production Higher
The Agribusiness Update
As California farmers prepare for groundwater cutbacks with implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, they are trying to stretch every drop, and U.S. wheat production for 2024-25 is forecast at 2.008 billion bushels, the largest crop since 2016-17.
Lenders Urge Stronger Sugar Policy and Wheat Production Higher
The Agribusiness Update
Farm lenders and financial experts sent a letter to Ag leaders urging Congress to strengthen U.S. sugar policy in the Farm Bill and oppose efforts to weaken the farm safety net, and U.S. wheat production for 2024-25 is forecast at 2.008 billion bushels, the largest crop since 2016-17.
Organic Walnut Prices Down and National Pollinator Week
The Agribusiness Update
Certified organic crops typically earn a higher price than conventional, but struggling California walnut growers find the organic premiums have not translated to higher profits, and last week the USDA recognized and celebrated National Pollinator Week.
Organic Walnut Prices Down and National Pollinator Week
The Agribusiness Update
Certified organic crops typically earn a higher price than conventional, but struggling California walnut growers find the organic premiums have not translated to higher profits, and last week the USDA recognized and celebrated National Pollinator Week.
Sunbelt Ag Expo Field Research Days and National Pollinator Week
The Agribusiness Update
The 2024 Sunbelt Ag Expo Field Research Days are scheduled for July 10-24, and last week the USDA recognized and celebrated National Pollinator Week.
Orange Forecast Down and Beef Exports Down
The Agribusiness Update
The Florida all orange forecast, at 17.8 million boxes, 801,000 tons, is down 5% from the previous forecast but up 13% from last season, and U.S. Meat Export Federation data shows beef exports below last March’s large volume, but the highest since last June.
Butter Headlined Recent USDA Milk Product Report
Line on Agriculture
Butter is the only dairy product where USDA raise the price forecast in their April Milk Product Forecast Report.
California OT Law Costs Workers and 2025 Dietary Guidelines
The Agribusiness Update
Since California’s new overtime law for farm employees took effect in 2019, there has been, on average, a decrease in farmworker’s hours and wages, and the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee will meet this Friday.
Florida Peanut Butter Challenge and 2023 Census of Agriculture Out Soon
The Agribusiness Update
For the second straight year, the winner of the Florida Peanut Butter Challenge is, Santa Rosa County, and the USDA’s National Ag Statistics Service will begin mailing the 2023 Census of Aquaculture forms December 18.
National Peanut Butter Month and China Approves U.S. Meat Imports
The Agribusiness Update
November is National Peanut Butter Lovers Month, and high consumption and menu versatility are two reasons to celebrate, and China has approved 18 U.S. beef companies and 12 U.S. pork outlets for export to China.
New App Helps Farming Drones and Ag Economy Barometer Up in October
The Agribusiness Update
A new app could help farmers get more out of drones used to gather data on farms, and the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose four points in October to 110.
New App Helps Farming Drones and Ag Economy Barometer Up in October
The Agribusiness Update
A new app could help farmers get more out of drones used to gather data on farms, and the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose four points in October to 110.
World Livestock Auctioneer Championship and Ag Economy Barometer Up in October
The Agribusiness Update
Florida man wins chance at World Livestock Auctioneer Championship, and the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose four points in October to 110.
California River Flows for Coho and Four Largest Meatpackers Sued
The Agribusiness Update
California Farmers, ranchers and tribal members turn out recently to offer insights on an emergency regulation to set minimum flows on tributaries, and the four largest meatpackers were hit by a new price-fixing lawsuit from a group of small food distributors.
California River Flows for Coho and Four Largest Meatpackers Sued
The Agribusiness Update
California Farmers, ranchers and tribal members turn out recently to offer insights on an emergency regulation to set minimum flows on tributaries, and the four largest meatpackers were hit by a new price-fixing lawsuit from a group of small food distributors.