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California Leads Nation in Rising Farm Bankruptcies
California Ag Today
U.S. farm bankruptcies surged 55% in 2024 after years of decline, with California at the forefront. Lower commodity prices, high input costs, and mounting debt are pushing family farmers to the brink.
H-2A Reform Updt Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Immigration reform is something the agricultural industry has been pushing for several years now, and recently, U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse says we might be moving in that direction.
H-2A Reform Updt Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Immigration reform is something the agricultural industry has been pushing for several years now, and recently, U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse says we might be moving in that direction.
Egg prices
Idaho Ag Today
The bad news is that retail egg prices in the U.S. have hit a record level.
Worse news... USDA forecasts they could increase by another 40 percent in 2025.
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California Regs Hamper Ag Tech and Thompson Congratulates Rollins
The Agribusiness Update
California regulation prohibits the use of autonomous ag equipment without a driver, and House Ag Committee Chair Glenn 'GT' Thompson expressed his appreciation and congratulated Brooke Rollins on her confirmation as Ag Secretary.
Super Bowl Commercial and House Ag Chair Congratulates Rollins
The Agribusiness Update
If you watched the Super Bowl, you may have noticed a Frito-Lay Potato Chip commercial titled ‘The Little Farmer', and House Ag Committee Chair Glenn 'GT' Thompson expressed his appreciation and congratulated Brooke Rollins on her confirmation as Ag Secretary.
Hurricanes Leave Mental Health Crisis and Income Spent on Food Steady
The Agribusiness Update
The devastation left by Hurricane Helene has intensified an ongoing mental health crisis in rural communities, where stress weighs heavier than ever, and in 2023, U.S. consumers spent an average of 11.2% of their disposable personal income on food, consistent with 2022
Honeybee Update from WSU Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Are we losing honeybees at crisis levels as some reports would have us believe? Brandon Hopkins, research professor in the Washington State University Apiary Program, says the crisis scenario is confusing, but bees do face challenges.
Honeybee Update from WSU Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Are we losing honeybees at crisis levels as some reports would have us believe? Brandon Hopkins, research professor in the Washington State University Apiary Program, says the crisis scenario is confusing, but bees do face challenges.
H-2A Changes Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
While some argue the fentanyl crisis is a separate problem, the H-2A foreign guestworker program is now helping to fund solutions and U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse questioned Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas about that.
H-2A Changes Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
While some argue the fentanyl crisis is a separate problem, the H-2A foreign guestworker program is now helping to fund solutions and U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse questioned Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas about that.
Western Wildfire Funding
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The USDA is taking steps to combat Western U.S. wildfires by investing $500 million to expand work on the Forest Service’s Wildfire Crisis Strategy, according to Ag Secretary Tom VIlsack.
California Ag Technologies and Retail Food Prices Higher
The Agribusiness Update
California has led the way in developing cutting edge agricultural technologies, and retail food prices increased 4.8% in the first six months of 2023.
California Ag Technologies and Retail Food Prices Higher
The Agribusiness Update
California has led the way in developing cutting edge agricultural technologies, and retail food prices increased 4.8% in the first six months of 2023.
Climate Smart Cotton Program and Retail Food Prices Higher
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. cotton growers can apply now through Sept. 1 for the Climate Smart Cotton Program, and retail food prices increased 4.8% in the first six months of 2023.
Washington State's EV's Get a Boost and Ford to Keep AM Radio in Some Vehicles
The Agribusiness Update
The state of Washington's efforts to reduce air pollution with electric vehicles got a boost last week, and Ford announces it will keep AM radio in some vehicles, for now.
Washington State's EV's Get a Boost and Ford to Keep AM Radio in Some Vehicles
The Agribusiness Update
The state of Washington's efforts to reduce air pollution with electric vehicles got a boost last week, and Ford announces it will keep AM radio in some vehicles, for now.
University of Florida Intercropping Study and Ford to Keep AM Radio in Some Vehicles
The Agribusiness Update
University of Florida Intercropping study, and Ford announces it will keep AM radio in some vehicles, for now.
Georgia Pecan Research and USDA Wildfire Investment
The Agribusiness Update
University of Georgia pecan researchers receive USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture award, and USDA makes first investment in effort to mitigate wildfire risks.
Flooding in California Crops and USDA Wildfire Investment
The Agribusiness Update
Widespread flooding from storms have caused extensive flood damage for California agriculture, and USDA makes first investment in effort to mitigate wildfire risks.