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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.
Colorado River Water Challenges and Corn Consultations with Mexico
The Agribusiness Update
California farmers challenged by the Colorado River water levels, and Corn groups thankful for consultations with Mexico.
USDA Investing Funds to Reduce Wildfire Risk
California Ag Today
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says the USDA is releasing nearly two billion dollars for fuels and vegetation treatments to combat wildfires in the western U.S. He says this announcement expands on the Forest Service’s Wildfire Crisis Strategy put in place last year.
Omnibus Lacks Labor Reform
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Lame-duck session ends with no funding or reform for H-2A farm guest worker visa program.
California Pistachio Expansion and CPI Highest in 41 Years
The Agribusiness Update
California Pistachios are becoming the fastest-growing tree nut in terms of acreage expansion, and the Consumer Price Index sees highest increase since 1981.
Vidalia Onion Recall and CPI Increase Highest Since 1981
The Agribusiness Update
Select Vidalia onions have been recalled because of potential listeria contamination, and Consumer Price Index sees highest increase since 1981.
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.