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Commerce Dept Lowers Fertilizer Duties and USDA Changes Livestock Rules
The Agribusiness Update
The Commerce Department announces their BIG drop in duties placed on phosphate fertilizers imported from Morocco, and USDA releases package of rules and orders seeking to increase competition in the livestock industry.
Commerce Dept Lowers Fertilizer Duties and USDA Changes Livestock Rules
The Agribusiness Update
The Commerce Department announces their BIG drop in duties placed on phosphate fertilizers imported from Morocco, and USDA releases package of rules and orders seeking to increase competition in the livestock industry.
Commerce Dept Lowers Fertilizer Duties and USDA Changes Livestock Rules
The Agribusiness Update
The Commerce Department announces their BIG drop in duties placed on phosphate fertilizers imported from Morocco, and USDA releases package of rules and orders seeking to increase competition in the livestock industry.
Buy Local Raspberries Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
It seems BUY LOCAL gets a lot of lip service these days, but even before tariffs were making life more difficult for U.S. ag producers, the cost of doing business here was already boosting the price of U.S. goods over those from other countries.
Buy Local Raspberries Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
It seems BUY LOCAL gets a lot of lip service these days, but even before tariffs were making life more difficult for U.S. ag producers, the cost of doing business here was already boosting the price of U.S. goods over those from other countries.
California Walnut Crop and Farm Cash Receipts for 2022 Near Record
The Agribusiness Update
After a rough 2022 crop, California walnut growers are much more upbeat about their harvest this year, and American farms reported record cash receipts of $555 billion from the sales of all commodities in 2022.
Cotton and Peanut Forecasts and Farm Cash Receipts for 2022 Near Record
The Agribusiness Update
American cotton production is down while peanut production is higher, and American farms reported record cash receipts of $555 billion from the sales of all commodities in 2022.
California Drone Applications Easier and Tractor Sales Higher
The Agribusiness Update
California farmers will soon face fewer obstacles getting approved to use drones for aerial applications thanks to a new law that modernizes the certification process, and unit sales of four-wheel-drive ag tractors experienced a notable upswing, closing the third quarter in a strong position.
Feeding Florida's FFB Awards and Tractor Sales Higher
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Farm Bureau awarded “Feeding Florida” $100,000 to combat hunger while supporting Florida farmers and ranchers statewide, and unit sales of four-wheel-drive ag tractors experienced a notable upswing, closing the third quarter in a strong position.
Support for Low-Carbon Ethanol Fuels and Americans Rate Diets Low
The Agribusiness Update
Survey shows continued voter support for lower-cost, lower-carbon ethanol fuels, and USDA's Economic Research Service surveyshows Americans don't rate diets high.
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.
Hurricane Relief Fund and Hurricane Idalia Poultry Impact
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Farm Bureau Federation has activated its Hurricane Relief Fund, and in the wake of Hurricane Idalia, the Florida livestock body count is climbing higher, especially in poultry operations.
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.
Supporting Agriculture in Idalia’s Wake
Southeast Regional Ag News
With damage from Hurricane Idalia being assessed, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is doing what it can to assist.
Farm Bureau Membership Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
If you weren’t aware, membership to the Washington Farm Bureau is not JUST for farmers and ranchers.
Farm Bureau Membership Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
If you weren’t aware, membership to the Washington Farm Bureau is not JUST for farmers and ranchers.
Farm Bill Extension and Plant-based Meats Slowed
The Agribusiness Update
House Ag Chair GT Thompson says, "We're probably going to need an extension," referring to the 2023 Farm Bill, and U.S. consumers remain interested in plant-based meat alternatives, but higher prices have slowed purchases.
Agritourism Act and Consumers Food Satisfied
The Agribusiness Update
Republican Representative Dan Newhouse, of Washington, and Democrat Jennifer Wexton, of Virginia, introduced the AGRITOURISM Act, and the Purdue University Consumer Food Insights Report shows consumers most satisfied with their food consumption also spend the lowest share of their incomes on food.
UGA Tops Products Ranking and Consumers Food Satisfied
The Agribusiness Update
University of Georgia once again ranks No. 1 for the number of commercial products to market, and the Purdue University Consumer Food Insights Report shows consumers most satisfied with their food consumption also spend the lowest share of their incomes on food.