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Potato Challenges Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
It's been a rough couple of years for Washington potato growers who've taken on a pandemic, weather extremes, supply chain problems, and inflation, to name a few, but Washington Potato Commission's Executive Director, Chris Voigt says they appear to be on the road to recovery.
Potato Challenges Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
It's been a rough couple of years for Washington potato growers who've taken on a pandemic, weather extremes, supply chain problems, and inflation, to name a few, but Washington Potato Commission's Executive Director, Chris Voigt says they appear to be on the road to recovery.
California Almonds Hopeful for 2023 and Americans Pay More for Vegetables
The Agribusiness Update
California almond growers are hoping for a more prosperous 2023 following a year of drought and water problems, and Americans are paying up to 40% more for vegetables and drought is the big reason why.
Drought & Rail Strike “Perfect Storm” for Shippers
California Ag Today
Shipping challenges continue to make life difficult for farmers and sellers who need to move commodities to overseas markets. Mike Seyfert, president and CEO of the National Grain and Feed Association, says the falling levels on U.S. waterways plus the threat of a potential railroad strike is almost a perfect storm.
USDA to Invest $73 Million to Bolster U.S. Supply Chain
California Ag Today
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says the USDA is investing $73 million in 21 projects through the first round of the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program. Vilsack says the funds distributed under the program are intended to help increase production capacity across the supply chain.
Labor Shortages Stunt CA Ag Growth
California Ag Today
An ag labor bill sits in the senate waiting for action after being passed through the House of Representatives earlier this year. The Farm Workforce Modernization Act would significantly improve California’s ag labor shortages, and bolster food production in the state.
USDA Investing in Agricultural Processing and Supply Chain
Farm of the Future
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says his agency is investing $73 million in 21 projects.
USDA to Invest $73 Million to Bolster U.S. Supply Chain
California Ag Today
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says the USDA is investing $73 million in 21 projects through the first round of the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program. Vilsack says the funds distributed under the program are intended to help increase production capacity across the supply chain.
Plant-based Meat Demand Off and Gas Prices Higher Again
The Agribusiness Update
Plant-based food is a hot market, but plant-based meat is not, and gas prices up for the third straight week.
Finding Ag Parts
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ag manufacturers still struggling to get enough parts to put their products together.
Parts Shortage Leaves Ag Manufacturers Playing Catch-Up
California Ag Today
Ag manufacturers continue to struggle for parts to assemble their products. Dr. Kanlaya Barr is director of corporate economics with John Deere. She spoke at the recent Ag Outlook Forum in Kansas City and says maintaining steady production output… is like playing game.
Western Shipping Concerns Remain for Ag
California Ag Today
The supply chain continues to be a challenge for Americans, not only when it comes to products coming into the United States, but goods heading out.
Farm Profits Down
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Staggering farm input costs are driving Ag profits into the ground.
Ag Economy in 2022 Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Economic challenges are nothing new for folks in agriculture, but Rabobank's Steve Nicholson says it could have been worse the past couple of years.
Ag Economy in 2022 Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Economic challenges are nothing new for folks in agriculture, but Rabobank's Steve Nicholson says it could have been worse the past couple of years.
Beef Exports Remain Red Hot and Half of U.S. in some level of Drought
The Agribusiness Update
American Beef exports remain red hot in June, and over half of U.S. is in some level of drought.
More on Additional Shipping Reform
California Ag Today
California Democratic Representative John Garamendi is a primary sponsor of The Ocean Shipping Reform Act. He spoke during the Western Food and Ag Issues Summit hosted by Agri-Pulse. While the OSRA is a good first step, Garamendi says there’s more legislation coming to help solve the shipping challenges.
California Pistachio Expansion and CPI Highest in 41 Years
The Agribusiness Update
California Pistachios are becoming the fastest-growing tree nut in terms of acreage expansion, and the Consumer Price Index sees highest increase since 1981.
Vidalia Onion Recall and CPI Increase Highest Since 1981
The Agribusiness Update
Select Vidalia onions have been recalled because of potential listeria contamination, and Consumer Price Index sees highest increase since 1981.
Sugar Cane Ethanol Plant and Much of U.S. in Drought
The Agribusiness Update
A California company plans to build the first ethanol plant in America powered byu sugar cane, and Drought Monitor shows much of U.S. in drought.