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Cold Impact on BC Fruit
Fruit Grower Report
After two years of weather extremes, followed by a devastating winter cold snap in January, some British Columbia tree fruit tree operations are clearing orchards and planting crops that will give them at least some cashflow this growing season.
Unlocking Sugars From Plants and Cold Weather Hits Ethanol Production
The Agribusiness Update
UC Davis researchers share new findings on accessing sugars locked up in plant materials to convert into new feedstocks to produce fuels, materials and chemicals, and cold weather sends ethanol production to its lowest point in three years.
Unlocking Sugars From Plants and Cold Weather Hits Ethanol Production
The Agribusiness Update
UC Davis researchers share new findings on accessing sugars locked up in plant materials to convert into new feedstocks to produce fuels, materials and chemicals, and cold weather sends ethanol production to its lowest point in three years.
2024 Tri-State Fruit & Vegetable Conference and Cold Weather Hits Ethanol Production
The Agribusiness Update
Hundreds are gathering today for the 2024 Tri-State Fruit & Vegetable Conference at the University of Florida’s
Jackson County Extension Office in Marianna, and cold weather sends ethanol production to its lowest point in three years.
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El Nino Icing Out the Lower 48?
California Ag Today
Despite the recent snowfall and chilly temperatures, the possibility of persistent dry conditions remains. This insight comes from Shane Hubbard, a research scientist at the Space Science and Engineering Center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He sheds light on the influence of the ongoing El Niño event on weather patterns in the lower 48.
Tree Fruit Harvest Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Fall harvest is in full swing for northwest apples and pears, and, as WSTFA President Jon DeVaney reports, things are looking much better than last year.
Tree Fruit Harvest Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Fall harvest is in full swing for northwest apples and pears, and, as WSTFA President Jon DeVaney reports, things are looking much better than last year.
California Bartlett Pear Crop and Hurricane Idalia Poultry Impact
The Agribusiness Update
California Bartlett pear growers say they are seeing a good crop of high-quality fruit despite cold and delays, and in the wake of Hurricane Idalia, the Florida livestock body count is climbing higher, especially in poultry operations.
Late California Winegrape Harvest and Gas Prices Higher
The Agribusiness Update
North Coast vineyards in California are preparing for a late winegrape harvest after a cold and overcast spring slowed fruit growth in the prized wine region, and the nation's average gas price rose 7.8 cents last week and DIESEL jumped 14.9 cents.
California Avocado Growers Hanging On and 4th of July Cookout Cost More
The Agribusiness Update
A cold Spring, increased imports and a persistent labor shortage have challenged California avocado growers, and celebrating the 4th of July with a cookout will cost significantly more than two years ago.
Tree Fruit in 2023 Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Washington State Tree Fruit Association President, Jon DeVaney takes a look back at the challenges of 2022 and what lies ahead in 2023 for the tree fruit industry.
Tree Fruit in 2023 Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Washington State Tree Fruit Association President, Jon DeVaney takes a look back at the challenges of 2022 and what lies ahead in 2023 for the tree fruit industry.
Florida Cold Hardy Citrus Field Day and Vilsack on ReConnect Program
The Agribusiness Update
University of Florida to hold Cold Hardy Citrus Field Day in October, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announces new funding for ReConnect program.
Apple 2022 Forecast Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Washington State Tree Fruit Association president, Jon DeVaney shares his thoughts on the forecast numbers that came out recently for the 2022 Washington apple harvest.
Apple 2022 Forecast Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Washington State Tree Fruit Association president, Jon DeVaney shares his thoughts on the forecast numbers that came out recently for the 2022 Washington apple harvest.
Blueberry Harvest Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
The 2022 Blueberry harvest is underway and in spite of early cold weather challenges and more recent heat challenges, Washington Blueberry Commission Executive Director, Alan Schreiber says the crop is looking very good.
Blueberry Harvest Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
The 2022 Blueberry harvest is underway and in spite of early cold weather challenges and more recent heat challenges, Washington Blueberry Commission Executive Director, Alan Schreiber says the crop is looking very good.
Ag World Golf Classic 2022 Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The 2022 Ag World Golf Classic is in the books and Ag World President Bryan Henninger says it was a huge success.
Ag World Golf Classic 2022 Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The 2022 Ag World Golf Classic is in the books and Ag World President Bryan Henninger says it was a huge success.
California Drought Cold & Wind and NCBA on GHG Disclosure Rule
The Agribusiness Update
Farmers in California's Klamath Basin are dealing with weather challenges on top of the drought, and National Cattlemen's Beef Association comments on Greenhouse Gas Disclosure Rule.