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Wheat Market & Black Sea and USDA Staffing Shortages
The Agribusiness Update
Warfare between Russia and Ukraine is elevating uncertainty in global wheat markets as attacks threaten agricultural infrastructure around the Black Sea, and Farmers are reporting difficulty obtaining federal conservation assistance after substantial staffing reductions at USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service.
Specialty Crop Pressures and USDA Catching Up
The Agribusiness Update
For specialty crop farmers, 2025 has offered little relief from mounting financial pressures, and USDA catching up after the government shutdown, releasing the latest sales data.
Specialty Crop Pressures and USDA Catching Up
The Agribusiness Update
For specialty crop farmers, 2025 has offered little relief from mounting financial pressures, and USDA catching up after the government shutdown, releasing the latest sales data.
Ag Burning Deadline in California and House Reps Push Back on EATS Act
The Agribusiness Update
Grape growers, facing a January, 2025, deadline to end agricultural burning, say they’re having difficulty getting burn permits, and 16 members of the House of Representatives pushed back against the EATS Act.
Stress in Agriculture Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Farmers and ranchers across the country are having significant difficulty finding enough hired help, forcing producers and the few workers they do have to pull double-duty, leading to a build-up of stress on farms and ranches.
Stress in Agriculture Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Farmers and ranchers across the country are having significant difficulty finding enough hired help, forcing producers and the few workers they do have to pull double-duty, leading to a build-up of stress on farms and ranches.
Stress in Agriculture Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Stress in agriculture has always been there, but the past few years have been piling on producers.
Stress in Agriculture Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Stress in agriculture has always been there, but the past fews years have been piling on producers.
Stress in Agriculture Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Stress is causing farmers and ranchers significant difficulty in these trying times, and Sean Brotherson, with Family Science Specialists, breaks it down.
Stress in Agriculture Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Stress is causing farmers and ranchers significant difficulty in these trying times, and Sean Brotherson, with Family Science Specialists, breaks it down.
John Deere Strike Slows Ag and Food Prices Continue Upward Trend
The Agribusiness Update
Farmers having difficulty getting their hands on repair parts and new tractors can partially thank the strike at John Deere, and food prices continue the upward trend.
Ag Labor Shortage
Fruit Grower Report
As the shortage of farmworkers continues to hamper growing operations, U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse says they are working to raise awareness to this urgent matter.
California Cherry Outlook Good and Farmers Buying More Land
The Agribusiness Update
California cherry crop prospects look good for 2021, and Farmers are buying and selling more land in first six months of fiscal year.
Buy Local-Raspberries Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Buying local, or at least American, could go a long way in helping raspberry and other specialty crop growers stay in business.
Buy Local-Raspberries Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Buying local, or at least American, could go a long way in helping raspberry and other specialty crop growers stay in business.
USMCA Ratification Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Apple Association president Jim Bair talks about the ratification of the USMCA.
USMCA Ratification Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Apple Association president Jim Bair talks about the ratification of the USMCA.
Farmer Suicides
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Lawmakers addressing suicide rate among farmers.