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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.
Cotton Futures Attempt Rally and Food Safety Certification for Specialty Crops
The Agribusiness Update
December24 futures prices for cotton are attempting a rally, and the USDA is expanding the Food Safety Certification for Specialty Crops program.
Colorado River Water Conservation on Hold and Farm Finances Remain Concern
The Agribusiness Update
Farmers in California’s Imperial Valley have put Colorado River water conservation plans on hold over concerns that reduced farm water use could result in habitat loss for three endangered species, and the Federal Reserve reports that farm finances remain a concern.
Colorado River Water Conservation on Hold and Farm Finances Remain Concern
The Agribusiness Update
Farmers in California’s Imperial Valley have put Colorado River water conservation plans on hold over concerns that reduced farm water use could result in habitat loss for three endangered species, and the Federal Reserve reports that farm finances remain a concern.
Vilsack on China's Farmland Buys
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says no matter how much Congress tries, USDA’s tracking of China’s farmland buys in the U.S. will always be troublesome.
Agave Plant Study and Foreign Influence on American Agriculture
The Agribusiness Update
Researchers at the UC-Davis are studying agave plants as a potential drought-tolerant option for California farmers, and the House Agriculture Committee held a hearing over concerns of foreign influence on American agriculture.
2024 Flavor of Georgia Contest and Foreign Influence on American Agriculture
The Agribusiness Update
A panel of judges selected 36 finalists for the 2024 Flavor of Georgia food contest, and the House Agriculture Committee held a hearing over concerns of foreign influence on American agriculture.
Electrical Issues for California Wine and EU Scraps Pesticide Cuts
The Agribusiness Update
Farmers and vintners in San Joaquin County are expressing concerns over an electrical transmission project they say would bisect farm properties, and the head of the European Commission announced plans to scrap a proposed cutting of EU pesticide use in half following protests.
Census of Ag Concerns Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says some of the results of the 2022 Census of Agriculture were concerning, especially the number of farms and total amount of farmland across America.
Census of Ag Concerns Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says some of the results of the 2022 Census of Agriculture were concerning, especially the number of farms and total amount of farmland across America.
National Grange on Snake River Dams and ESA Denied for Wolves
The Agribusiness Update
The National Grange wrote a letter to lawmakers expressing concerns over proposals to remove dams along the Snake River in Washington state, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service denies request to list gray wolves under the Endangered Species Act.
National Grange on Snake River Dams and ESA Denied for Wolves
The Agribusiness Update
The National Grange wrote a letter to lawmakers expressing concerns over proposals to remove dams along the Snake River in Washington state, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service denies request to list gray wolves under the Endangered Species Act.
California Ag Land Sales and Gas Prices Higher-Diesel Down
The Agribusiness Update
California farmers urge state to protect agricultural resources amid concerns over a company buying large swaths of farmland in Solano County, and gas prices higher while diesel drops.
Climate-Smart Ag in California and Most U.S. Potatoes Processed
The Agribusiness Update
University of California Cooperative Extension scientists partnering with regional farms to demonstrate climate-smart ag practices, and New Data from USDA’s Economic Research Service shows the majority of U.S. potatoes are now sold in processed forms.
Climate-Smart Ag in California and Most U.S. Potatoes Processed
The Agribusiness Update
University of California Cooperative Extension scientists partnering with regional farms to demonstrate climate-smart ag practices, and New Data from USDA’s Economic Research Service shows the majority of U.S. potatoes are now sold in processed forms.
Consumers Love Watermelon and Most U.S. Potatoes Processed
The Agribusiness Update
Survey shows 72% of consumers want more watermelon options, and New Data from USDA’s Economic Research Service shows the majority of U.S. potatoes are now sold in processed forms.
Little Cherry Disease Update Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
After a rough couple of years for growing cherries, one of the concerns on the minds of many is controlling and managing Little Cherry Disease.
Little Cherry Disease Update Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
After a rough couple of years for growing cherries, one of the concerns on the minds of many is controlling and managing Little Cherry Disease.
PEI Potato Wart Update Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles says he welcomes news that the Canadian Food Inspection Service has completed its investigation of potato wart on Prince Edward Island, but there are still concerns.
PEI Potato Wart Update Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles says he welcomes news that the Canadian Food Inspection Service has completed its investigation of potato wart on Prince Edward Island, but there are still concerns.