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Potatoes Favorite Vegetable Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Northwest potato growers have something to be very proud of. That is that the “fruits of their labor” are the most popular vegetable in the nation!
Potatoes Favorite Vegetable Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Northwest potato growers have something to be very proud of. That is that the “fruits of their labor” are the most popular vegetable in the nation!
Wheat Food Council Social Media Campaign and Vilsack Seeks Dairy to Canada
The Agribusiness Update
Wheat Foods Council launches social media campaign to educate fitness professionals about the benefits of wheat foods in healthy diets, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack seeks "creative" ways to sell more U.S. dairy products in Canada.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cherry Health Benefits Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Whether it’s the great taste or the health-benefits, Northwest cherry growers have got a great option, and Northwest Cherry Growers President BJ Thurlby says that’s the message they want to send.