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Growth Energy on Year-round E15 and National Ag Day in March
The Agribusiness Update
Growth Energy is unhappy after a legislative fix for year-round E15 was dropped from the government funding bill, and USDA launches new online portal to streamline reporting of transactions involving U.S. agricultural land by foreign persons.
U.S.-Mexico Water Treaty and Tractor Sales Down
The Agribusiness Update
The U.S. and Mexico reached an understanding on meeting the current water obligations of American farmers and ranchers and for Mexico to repay the water deficit in Texas as part of the 1944 Water Treaty, and November sales of ag tractors in the U.S. dropped almost 20%, while combine sales fell 35% compared to last November.
USDA Specialty Crop Funds and Ethanol Production Drops
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA is awarding $8.3 million in funding to help recipients address their trade barriers and expand international market access for U.S. specialty crops, and new data from the Energy Information Administration says American ethanol output dropped to a four-month low.
Rural Populations Grows and First Human Screwworm Infection
The Agribusiness Update
The U.S. population in rural counties grew by more than 134,000 between 2023 and 2024, an increase of 0.29%, and the Maryland Department of Health says the patient with the first human infection of New World screwworm infection in the U.S. has recovered.
Rural Populations Grows and First Human Screwworm Infection
The Agribusiness Update
The U.S. population in rural counties grew by more than 134,000 between 2023 and 2024, an increase of 0.29%, and the Maryland Department of Health says the patient with the first human infection of New World screwworm infection in the U.S. has recovered.
Trump Reconsiders Immigration and May Egg Production Down
The Agribusiness Update
President Trump is again considering how to shield America’s agricultural industry from his immigration crackdown, and USDA report says May egg output dropped year over year, as did the number of total egg layers in the U.S.
Bird Flu in Sheep and Farmer Sentiment Down
The Agribusiness Update
Bird flu has been detected in a sheep in northern England, the first known case of its kind, and farmer sentiment dropped in March as concerns over agricultural trade and farm policy weighed on producers.
Bird Flu in Sheep and Farmer Sentiment Down
The Agribusiness Update
Bird flu has been detected in a sheep in northern England, the first known case of its kind, and farmer sentiment dropped in March as concerns over agricultural trade and farm policy weighed on producers.
Ag Tractor Sales Down and National 4-H Beyond Ready
The Agribusiness Update
Sales of ag tractors dropped 19% in September compared to September of last year, and the national 4-H program launched Beyond Ready, a nationwide initiative designed to empower ten million young people with skills, resilience, and confidence.
Cattle Numbers Down in April and FFA Students Named U.S. Presidential Scholars
The Agribusiness Update
The latest Cattle on Feed report shows the U.S. herd dropped slightly in April, and seven FFA students have been named U.S. Presidential Scholars.
Number of US Wheat Farms Dropping and Beef Exports to Plummet
The Agribusiness Update
The Economic Research Service says the number of U.S. wheat farms has dropped substantially over time, and in 2024, U.S. beef exports are expected to be about 83% lower than 2023.
Apples to India Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
They could not be any happier about once again exporting apples to India, but Washington Apple Commission president Todd Fryhover says growers know there’s still plenty of work left to build back what used to be our number 2 market.
Apples to India Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
They could not be any happier about once again exporting apples to India, but Washington Apple Commission president Todd Fryhover says growers know there’s still plenty of work left to build back what used to be our number 2 market.
Apples to India Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
They could not be any happier about once again exporting apples to India, but Washington apple growers know there’s still plenty of work left to build back what used to be our number 2 market.
Apples to India Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
They could not be any happier about once again exporting apples to India, but Washington apple growers know there’s still plenty of work left to build back what used to be our number 2 market.
USDA's Ag Outlook Forum and Ag Equipment Downward Trend
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA’s 100th annual Ag Outlook Forum is set for February 15-16 in Arlington, Virginia, and the ag equipment market began a downward trend last year and dealers worry 2024 might be their roughest year since COVID.
CattleCon24 in Orlando and Ag Equipment Downward Trend
The Agribusiness Update
CattleCon24 in Orlando, January 31 thru February 2, and the ag equipment market began a downward trend last year and dealers worry 2024 might be their roughest year since COVID.
Chinese Buyers Back in U.S. and Ethanol Output Down
The Agribusiness Update
Chinese buyers are traveling back to the U.S. and showing strong interest in our products, and the Energy Information Administration says ethanol output dropped to its lowest level in seven weeks.
USTR Trade Talks in the Netherlands and U.S. Beef Exports Down
The Agribusiness Update
USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Ag Affairs leads trade mission to the Netherlands, and U.S. beef exports drop off a bit from previous year.