Beef Worries or Not

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Beef demand has remained surprisingly strong despite record-high prices, which has been a remarkable trend.

Canada's Economy Improved

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Several recent economic reports say that, in the first six months of this year, Canada’s economy did better than expected, posting around 2% growth, despite Trump's tariff threats.

Grasshoppers-Mormon Crickets are Back and Ag Land Values Stable

The Agribusiness Update
Grasshoppers and Mormon crickets, which in past years have destroyed tens of millions of dollars of Northern California crops, are back this year, and Farmers National Company says despite ongoing challenges, agricultural land values remained surprisingly stable.

Starting a Florida Farm and Ag Land Values Stable

The Agribusiness Update
Starting a farm in Florida may be fulfilling and profitable, but www.morningagclips.com offers six things to consider, and Farmers National Company says despite ongoing challenges, agricultural land values remained surprisingly stable.

Bee Numbers Impact on Almonds and EU Open to Lowering Tariffs

The Agribusiness Update
Despite concerns earlier this year that there would not be enough bees to pollinate the 2025 almond crop, it does not appear to have affected production, and The EU says it’s open to lowering tariffs on U.S. fertilizer imports.

Bee Numbers Impact on Almonds and EU Open to Lowering Tariffs

The Agribusiness Update
Despite concerns earlier this year that there would not be enough bees to pollinate the 2025 almond crop, it does not appear to have affected production, and The EU says it’s open to lowering tariffs on U.S. fertilizer imports.

Almond Board Optimism and Census of Ag Shows Farm Losses

The Agribusiness Update
Despite economic challenges for the almond business, the

Almond Board of California paints an optimistic outlook for the industry, and the 2022 Census of Agriculture shows the U.S. had just over 1.9 million farms, down 10% from 2012.

California's Climate Disclosure Bills and H5N1 in Dairy Workers

The Agribusiness Update
A federal judge refused to halt enforcement of California’s climate disclosure bills, despite a legal challenge by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and a new study recently showed some dairy workers had signs of H5N1 infection even when they didn’t report feeling sick.

Off Farm Work Climbing and Ag Economy Shutters More Farms

The Agribusiness Update
The 2022 Census of Agriculture showed about 40% of

American farmers worked 200 or more days off the farm, and skyrocketing prices, wages and operating costs have shuttered hundreds of thousands of American farms.

USDA's Milk Price Changes and Biggest Corn and Soy Crops Ever

The Agribusiness Update
The USDA’s proposed changes to how milk should be priced could impact California dairy farmers more negatively than other states, and farmers are on track to harvest some of their biggest corn and soybean crops ever.

Florida Passion Fruit Study and Biggest Corn and Soy Crops Ever

The Agribusiness Update
With Florida in peak passion fruit season, researchers are eyeing the sweet tropical fruit as a cash crop, and farmers are on track to harvest some of their biggest corn and soybean crops ever.

Blueberry Crop Looks Great and Farm Bill Markup Moves Forward

The Agribusiness Update
Thanks to favorable growing conditions, California blueberry farmers appear on track to harvest what could be their largest crop ever, and the markup for House Ag Chair GT Thompson’s farm bill will move ahead despite scores from the Congressional Budget Office.

Ag Workers Hired in Southeast Region and Farm Bill Markup Moves Forward

The Agribusiness Update
29,000 workers were hired by farms in the Southeast Region of Alabama, Georgia, and South Carolina, and almost that many in Florida, and the markup for House Ag Chair GT Thompson’s farm bill will move ahead despite scores from the Congressional Budget Office.

Klamath Water Allocations and US Ag Under 10% Greenhouse Gas Emissions

The Agribusiness Update
Klamath irrigators are frustrated over water allocation for farms, and U.S. agriculture represents just under 10% of total U.S. greenhouse gas emissions.

Water Deliveries Down Despite Supply and FFA Next Gen Conference

The Agribusiness Update
Water deliveries in California are down despite recent supplies, and FFA Next Gen Conference focuses on Agricultural Communications.

Liquid Fuels and Politics

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Liquid fuel sales, including ethanol blended gas, will continue for the foreseeable future, according to most experts, despite the politics of climate change.

California Almond Struggles and December Livestock Outlook Higher

The Agribusiness Update
California almond growers have faced tough economic conditions in recent years as production costs soar and earnings plummet, and USDA’s December Livestock Outlook says higher cow slaughter and heavier-than-assumed carcass weights will offset lower fed cattle slaughter.

Climate Change & Insects and H-2A Usage Reaches New High

The Agribusiness Update
USDA research shows climate change may increase the insect population posing a threat to specialty crops, and new data shows H-2A usage reached new highs in fiscal year 2023 despite an increase in the Adverse Effect Wage Rate.

GDA Feed Program Passes Audit and H-2A Usage Reaches New High

The Agribusiness Update
GDA’s Ag Inputs Division’s Feed Program passed their Animal Food Regulatory Program Standards audit, and new data shows H-2A usage reached new highs in fiscal year 2023 despite an increase in the Adverse Effect Wage Rate.

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.