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Confirming Two Key Ag Officials and Specialty Crops Remain Uninsured
The Agribusiness Update
Ag groups urging the confirmation of two key ag trade officials two years into the administration, and many specialty crops remain uninsured.
California Navel Orange Crop Promising and Vilsack Meets with Mexican President
The Agribusiness Update
California citrus growers report navel orange crop looks promising, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack meets with Mexican President to discuss potential ban on the import of biotech corn by 2024.
The importance of crop insurance
Farm of the Future
The food security we enjoy in this country is thanks in part to crop insurance.
California Lettuce Virus Spreads and China Considers Easing COVID Restrictions
The Agribusiness Update
A virus spread by Thrips is spreading through California's Salinas Valley lettuce crops, and China considers easing COVID restrictions.
California Harnesses Cow Power and Specialty Crop Insurance
The Agribusiness Update
The Golden State becomes leader in harnessing "Cow Power" to produce renewable fuels, and California farmers purchase the most Federal Crop Insurance for Specialty Crops.
Cropwise Sustainability Tool
Farm of the Future
The next step toward farm sustainability, according to Syngenta, is to track and manage data for on-farm practices.
Wheat Prices Plunge and U.S. Agribusiness Trade Mission to Kenya
The Agribusiness Update
Wheat prices plunge after Russian agrees to resume allowing safe passage of Ukrainian crop exports, and U.S. agribusinesses head to Kenya for trade mission.
Diesel Shortage Pressure and Cover Crops Growing
The Agribusiness Update
American diesel shortage puts pressure on suppliers, and the use of cover crops are becoming more popular.
Florida Hurricane Ian Figures and California Farm Bureau Farm Bill Input
The Agribusiness Update
Preliminary numbers are in from the Florida Department of Agriculture on losses from Hurricane Ian, and the California Farm Bureau offers input for 2023 Farm Bill.
Pear Estimate Update Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Pear Bureau Northwest President Kevin Moffitt says in spite of the longer, warmer summer along with a cooler wetter spring, this year's pear crop is looking pretty good, but the numbers won't be final for a month.
Pear Estimate Update Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Pear Bureau Northwest President Kevin Moffitt says in spite of the longer, warmer summer along with a cooler wetter spring, this year's pear crop is looking pretty good, but the numbers won't be final for a month.
Cropland rental rates
Idaho Ag Today
USDA data shows that the Idaho counties with the most cows also have the highest average rental rates for cropland.
WATCH FROM THE CAB
Line on Agriculture
Kip Jacobs, technical services manager for UPL, says growers need to be keeping an eye on the health of this year’s crop.
Hurricane Ian Damage Estimates and Bayer to Challenge PCB Decision
The Agribusiness Update
Hurricane Ian damage to Florida crops estimated as much as $1.56 billion dollars, and Bayer set to challenge a $275 million decision for exposure to PCBs.
Hurricane Ian Impact in Florida and Food Price Index Up Slightly
The Agribusiness Update
Damage from Hurricane Ian on Florida crops is being assessed, and the food price index sees a slight rise in September.
AFBF Farm Bill Priorities
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
American Farm Bureau Federation President, Zippy Duvall and Senior Director of Government Affairs, Andrew Walmsley discuss the Farm Bureau's priorities when it comes to the 2023 Farm Bill.