California Tea Potential and Ethanol Production Higher

The Agribusiness Update
University of California Extension Center’s Atef Swelam would like to see California farmers capitalize on the untapped market for tea, and U.S. ethanol production increased to the highest output in several weeks.

Jassid's Threat to Cotton and Ethanol Production Higher

The Agribusiness Update
The arrival of the cotton Jassid has quickly become one of the most significant emerging threats in the Southeast, and U.S. ethanol production increased to the highest output in several weeks.

Raspberry Health 2

Fruit Grower Report
More research to back up claims of the health benefits of foods loaded with antioxidants like red raspberries.

Raspberry Health 1

Fruit Grower Report
More research to back up claims of the health benefits of foods loaded with antioxidants like red raspberries.

Dietary Update on Potatoes Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
First, there were claims that potatoes weren’t vegetables. And now, advocacy groups want potatoes categorized with grains. But Beth Johnson, CEO of Food Directions and consultant for the National Potato Council, says neither is correct.

Dietary Update on Potatoes Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
First, there were claims that potatoes weren’t vegetables. And now, advocacy groups want potatoes categorized with grains. But Beth Johnson, CEO of Food Directions and consultant for the National Potato Council, says neither is correct.

California Dates Hitting Shelves and Holiday Cooking Essentials

The Agribusiness Update
Fresh California dates are hitting shelves again after some suppliers ran short following last year's crop disaster, and with the holidays just around the corner, USDA says the essentials for holiday cooking are accumulating in cold storage.

UGA Peanut Oil Studies and Holiday Cooking Essentials

The Agribusiness Update
A new UGA study is seeking to increase the value of Georgia’s peanut crops for new markets while reducing losses caused by the consistent threat of aflatoxin, and with the holidays just around the corner, USDA says the essentials for holiday cooking are accumulating in cold storage.

Ag Trade Deficit Growing and Meat and Poultry Product Labeling

The Agribusiness Update
The USDA forecasted the agricultural trade deficit to increase sharply to a record $42.5 billion in the coming fiscal year, and updated guidelines have been announced that recommend strengthening documentation supporting animal-raising or environment-related claims on meat or poultry product labels.

Ag Trade Deficit Growing and Meat and Poultry Product Labeling

The Agribusiness Update
The USDA forecasted the agricultural trade deficit to increase sharply to a record $42.5 billion in the coming fiscal year, and updated guidelines have been announced that recommend strengthening documentation supporting animal-raising or environment-related claims on meat or poultry product labels.

Dams Not Problem for Salmon Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
In spite of calls for their removal, dams on the Snake River have little impact on the survival rate of migrating Chinook salmon, according to scientists at British Columbia-based Kintama Research.

Dams Not Problem for Salmon Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
In spite of calls for their removal, dams on the Snake River have little impact on the survival rate of migrating Chinook salmon, according to scientists at British Columbia-based Kintama Research.

Plant-Based Myths Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The narrative for several years, according to Alan Bjerga, Senior Vice President at the National Milk

Producers Federation, has been that sales of plant-based beverages are up and milk drinking is down, but that’s changing.

Plant-Based Myths Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The narrative for several years, according to Alan Bjerga, Senior Vice President at the National Milk

Producers Federation, has been that sales of plant-based beverages are up and milk drinking is down, but that’s changing.

2022 Third Costliest Weather Disasters and Proposed "Product of USA" Labels

The Agribusiness Update
2022 was the third costliest in terms of damage from weather-related disasters, and USDA proposes new "Product of USA" label claim.

Early Cattle Grazing and Crop Insurance Fraud

The Agribusiness Update
The yearly movement of cattle to summer grazing pastures is starting early thanks to drought conditions, and Crop insurance fraud case leads to 23 people charged and 17 others fined.

Growth Energy on Inaccurate Ethanol Study and Bayer Supports Colleagues in Ukraine

The Agribusiness Update
Growth Energy is urging the Department of Energy to address inaccurate and misleading ethanol study, and Bayer supports colleagues in Ukraine.

Court Rejects Alabama's Water Suit and Red Meat Sustainability

The Agribusiness Update
A U.S. District Court Judge rejects Alabama's claims the Corps of Engineers violated federal water control laws, and USMEF recognizes importance of sustainable red meat production.

Georgia's Daylight Saving Time Bill and USMEF Spring Confernce

The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signs bill making Daylight Saving Time permanent in the state, but must wait for Congress to approve, and U.S. Meat Export Federation's Spring Conference was held virtually and market diversification was one of the big topics.

Near Record Cherry Crop and USMEF Spring Conference

The Agribusiness Update
With cherry harvest about complete in California and about to start in Washington, a near record crop is expected, and U.S. Meat Export Federation holds its Spring Conference virtually and Market Diversification is a major topic of discussion.