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Cash Labor Ag Expenses and USDA Funding for Dairy Disasters
The Agribusiness Update
Total cash labor expenses for U.S. ag higher, and new funding announced from the USDA will help dairy producers affected by natural disasters.
2022 Third Costliest Weather Disasters and Proposed "Product of USA" Labels
The Agribusiness Update
2022 was the third costliest in terms of damage from weather-related disasters, and USDA proposes new "Product of USA" label claim.
Georgia Cotton Production Higher and Animal Product Exports Down
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia cotton production is expected to increase in 2022, and some animal product exports in first half of 2022.
California Organic Tomato Production Up and Animal Product Exports Down
The Agribusiness Update
The production of organic tomatoes in California increases, and some animal product exports drop in first half of 2022.
ERP Payments Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Relief could soon be on the way for farmers and ranchers impacted by last year's historic heat wave and other natural disasters.
ERP Payments Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Relief could soon be on the way for farmers and ranchers impacted by last year's historic heat wave and other natural disasters.
USDA Announces New Emergency Relief Program
Farm of the Future
The program will help cover the billions of dollars in losses from natural disasters.
Florida Orange Estimates Down and Specialty Crop Relief
The Agribusiness Update
Florida orange production estimates for May drops from April numbers, and USDA announces $6 million in relief for specialty crop producers hit by major weather events.
California Rice Estimates Down and Specialty Crop Relief
The Agribusiness Update
California rice acreage expected to drop this year, and Busch Light and John Deere collaborate in promotion to raise funds for
Food & Farm System Weaknesses and Organic Strawberry Sales Soar
The Agribusiness Update
The pandemic reveals weaknesses in our food and farm systems, and the sales of organic strawberries soars.
USDA Natural Resources in Florida and Rural COVID Infection Rate
The Agribusiness Update
USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida continues its work despite pandemic and destructive storms, and infections rates of COVID-19 higher in rural counties with meatpacking facilities.
USDA Natural Resources in Florida and Rural COVID Infection Rate
The Agribusiness Update
USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida continues its work despite pandemic and destructive storms, and infections rates of COVID-19 higher in rural counties with meatpacking facilities.
Federal Disaster Relief Available and Dogs Find Deadly Bacteria
The Agribusiness Update
Federal aid is now available for producers facing losses from natural disasters, and trained dogs find fatal bacteria in California citrus groves.
!st Quarter Farm Income Down and Pressure on China Trade
The Agribusiness Update
First quarter personal income for farmers fell by the most in three years, and the pressure is ramping up to get a trade deal done with China.
California Avacados Down and Perdue Applauds USDA
The Agribusiness Update
Summer heat wave impacts California's avocado crop for 2018, and Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue applauds USDA accomplishments in 2018.
2017 Natural Disasters and South Korea Lifts PNW Potato Ban
The Agribusiness Update
2017 Most Destructive and Costly Natural Disasters in U.S. history, and South Korea lifts ban on potatoes from Idaho, Oregon and Washington.
Forest Management Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Representative Dan Newhouse is working on bills to help with Forest Management issues and, in turn, wildfire prevention.
Sugar Beet Harvest & SURE Signup
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Sugar beet harvest is finishing up and SURE program announced.