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Ag Sees Increase in Skilled Workers
Southeast Regional Ag News
Over the last two decades, USDA reports that the strongest rural job gains were in smaller industries that tend to employ high-skill workers.
Dairy Consumption Up Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Dairy consumption by U.S. consumers continues its upward trend showing more Americans are attempting to eat a healthier diet.
Dairy Consumption Up Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Dairy consumption by U.S. consumers continues its upward trend showing more Americans are attempting to eat a healthier diet.
National Gas Prices Drop and Ag Economy Barometer Holds Steady
The Agribusiness Update
National Gas and Diesel prices fall again, and the November Ag Economy Barometer unchanged from October.
Family Farming Operations
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
98% of America's farms and ranches are still, overwhelmingly family operations according to the latest stats from the USDA's Economic Research Service.
Farm Workforce Modernization Act and Christmas Tree Imports Higher
The Agribusiness Update
The California Farm Bureau and other ag groups are urging the Senate to pass the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, and Christmas tree imports climb higher.
Nat'l Soil Dynamic Lab at Auburn University and Christmas Tree Imports
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA breaks ground on the new National Soil Dynamics Laboratory at Auburn University, and Christmas tree imports to the U.S. increase.
Impact of Inflation on Farmers
Farm of the Future
As expenses are coming to an end this year, there are some major areas that are coming in over budget.
California's Cleaner Fleets Regulations and Thanksgiving Dinner Price Higher
The Agribusiness Update
California air regulators consider regulations to phase out big rigs and trucks with zero-emission electric vehicles, and your Thanksgiving dinner will cost more this year.
University of Florida Flower Bud Advisories and Thanksgiving Dinner Prices Up
The Agribusiness Update
University of Florida Flower Bud Advisories and Thanksgiving Dinner will cost you more this year.
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.
Economy Top of Rural Minds Heading into Midterm Election
Southeast Regional Ag News
Inflation, fuel, and food prices continue to weigh on voters.
Climate Change California Threat and Bayer to Challenge PCB Decision
The Agribusiness Update
Climate change called existential threat to certain California crops, and Bayer to challenge decision on PCBs that allegedly caused cancer in Washington state.
Blueberry Demand Grows and SCOTUS Hears Prop 12 Case
The Agribusiness Update
Blueberry demand continues to grow around the world, and the Supreme Court hears case brought by the American Farm Bureau and National Pork Producers Council on California's Prop 12.
Orange Forecast Down and SCOTUS Hears Prop 12 Case
The Agribusiness Update
The U.S. orange forecast is down, but Florida down even further thanks to Hurricane Ian, and the Supreme Court hears case brought by the AFBF and NPPC regarding California's Prop 12.
Per-Capita Dairy Consumption Higher and Mexico's GM Corn Ban
The Agribusiness Update
USDA data shows per-capita dairy consumption has emphatic rise, and Mexico's genetically modified corn ban could have huge consequences for U.S. and Mexican economies.
'22 Georgia National Fair and Smithfield Sends Food to Florida
The Agribusiness Update
The 2022 Georgia National Fair is on this week with a major focus on Agriculture, and Smithfield Foods sends tons of food for Fort Myers Hurricane victims.
Western Drought Worse Since 2000 and NASS-NASDA Celebrate 50 Years
The Agribusiness Update
USDA's Economic Research Service reports the ongoing Western drought is the most extreme since 2000, and the USDA's NASS and NASDA celebrate their 50-year partnership.