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Sharpshooter Gene Editing and World Food Prices Down in April
The Agribusiness Update
UC Riverside scientists are looking at gene-editing technology to combat the glassy-winged sharpshooter, and World food prices down slightly in April.
California Commodities Pile Up and Land Pulled from Conservation Reserve
The Agribusiness Update
California commodities are piling up at the Port of Oakland thanks to unavailable containers or space on cargo ships, and landowners plan to pull 1.7 million acres from the Conservation Reserve and put them back into crop production.
Florida Blackberry Field Day and Land Pulled from Conservation Reserve
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Blackberry Field Day is May 25th, and landowners plan to pull 1.7 million acres from the Conservation Reserve and put them back into crop production.
Bird Flu Precautions and Senate Hears from Beef Industry
The Agribusiness Update
UC Davis scientists urging precautions against bird flu, and Senate hears testimony from beef industry on the Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act.
Georgia Burn Ban and Senate Hears from Beef Industry
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia burn ban is now in effect, and Senate hears testimony from beef industry on the Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act.
USDA Pollinator Subcommittee Application Closes May 31
California Ag Today
If you enjoy and know a lot about pollinators or honeybees in particular, there may be an opportunity for you to help represent the industry with a new USDA subcommittee.
Russian River Irrigation Restrictions and Farm Bill Survey
The Agribusiness Update
Farmers and ranchers are likely to see further irrigation restrictions in California's Russian River watershed, and Purdue University releases results from a survey on consumers opinions on the next Farm bill.
Georgia Eagles with Bird Flu and Farm Bill Survey
The Agribusiness Update
Avian Influenza has been detected in bald eagles in Georgia, and Perdue University releases results from a survey to get consumer opinions on policy priorities in the next Farm Bill.
Food Inflation & Packer Consolidation
Southeast Regional Ag News
Annual food inflation jumped 8.8 percent in March, according to the latest government figures, the biggest jump since 1981.
Alabama Farm-City Committee Contests and Rail Service Delays
The Agribusiness Update
Alabama Farm-City Committee's poster, essay and video contests given inspiration by farmers, and Growth Energy calls for action on rail service delays.
Global Food Crisis Coming and Changes to GHG Modeling for Biofuels
The Agribusiness Update
A global food crisis is expected this fall amid the war in Ukraine and other factors, and lawmakers push for changes to the greenhouse gas modeling for biofuels.
Vidalia Onion Pack Date and Fuel Prices Decline
The Agribusiness Update
Tomorrow, April 12, is the official pack date for the 2022 Vidalia onions, and Fuel Prices Decline.
Senators Continue to Push for Cattle Marketing Transparency
Southeast Regional Ag News
A Senate Agriculture Committee hearing on the Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act will likely come after the Easter/Passover break.
Farm Bill Talks Continue: Conservation & Climate
California Ag Today
While officials discuss the content of the upcoming farm bill, funding the legislation could be more challenging this year. Senate Ag Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow spoke during the recent Agri-Pulse Ag & Food Policy Summit.
SNAP and the Farm Bill Timeline
Southeast Regional Ag News
There’s an increasing likelihood that the next Farm Bill will be written during a time of high commodity prices.
First Urban Agriculture Meeting and AFBF Calls for Biofuel Production
The Agribusiness Update
USDA hosts first Urban Agriculture Meeting, and American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall calls on President to address energy costs with biofuel production.
California Drought Impact and Farmer Internet Survey
The Agribusiness Update
California agriculture see severe economic toll from drought, and Purdue survey shows sizable portion of American farmers have little or no internet service.
Peanut Shelling Facility and Farm Internet Survey
The Agribusiness Update
Coastal Growers opens up new peanut shelling plant in Georgia, and Perdue survey shows sizable portion of American farmers have little or no internet connection.
Temporary Block of Prop 12 Enforcement and Cattle Industry Convention
The Agribusiness Update
A judge temporarily blocks enforcement of California's Prop 12, and Cattle Industry holds convention in Houston.
UGA Record State Economic Impact and Cattle Industry Convention
The Agribusiness Update
University of Georgia sets new record for state economic impact, and Cattle Industry holds annual industry convention in Houston.