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Farm Bill Stalemate
Fruit Grower Report
After months of fruitless efforts, farm bill talks appear to have reached a stalemate.
Farmer's Share Down in 2022 and USDA's Trade Mission in 2024
The Agribusiness Update
America’s farms received 14.9 cents per dollar spent on food they produced in 2022, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack released the next steps in the USDA’s efforts to bolster U.S. ag trade, including the agency’s planned trade missions for 2024.
Farmer's Share Down in 2022 and USDA's Trade Mission in 2024
The Agribusiness Update
America’s farms received 14.9 cents per dollar spent on food they produced in 2022, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack released the next steps in the USDA’s efforts to bolster U.S. ag trade, including the agency’s planned trade missions for 2024.
USDA Funding for Veterans and Household Spending for Food
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA announced $27.6 million in grants for underserved and veteran farmers, ranchers, and foresters, and households spend more on food as their incomes rise, but the amount represents a smaller share of their overall budgets.
Washington State's EV's Get a Boost and Ford to Keep AM Radio in Some Vehicles
The Agribusiness Update
The state of Washington's efforts to reduce air pollution with electric vehicles got a boost last week, and Ford announces it will keep AM radio in some vehicles, for now.
Washington State's EV's Get a Boost and Ford to Keep AM Radio in Some Vehicles
The Agribusiness Update
The state of Washington's efforts to reduce air pollution with electric vehicles got a boost last week, and Ford announces it will keep AM radio in some vehicles, for now.
California Flood Damage and USDA Expanding Wildfire Efforts
The Agribusiness Update
California farmers in the Salinas Valley are calculating crop damages from recent flooding, and USDA officials say they are expanding efforts to reduce wildfire risks in western U.S.
California Flood Damage and USDA Expanding Wildfire Efforts
The Agribusiness Update
California farmers in the Salinas Valley are calculating crop damages from recent flooding, and USDA officials say they are expanding efforts to reduce wildfire risks in western U.S.
Souther States Cooperative 100th Years and USDA Expanding Wildfire Efforts
The Agribusiness Update
Southern States Cooperative is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2023, and USDA officials say they are expanding efforts to reduce wildfire risks in western U.S.
Cherry Health Benefits Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Eating healthy is something more and more of us are trying to do these days and, according to Northwest Cherry Growers president BJ Thurlby, Northwest cherries pack a punch in that effort.
Drones to Quantify Water Use and Consumers Willing to Spend for Fresh Foods
The Agribusiness Update
University of California, Merced, researchers turn to drones and NASA satellite technology to quantify water use, and survey shows consumers willing to spend more to get healthier fresh foods.
Cherry Health Benefits Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Eating healthy is something more and more of us are trying to do these days and, according to Northwest Cherry Growers president BJ Thurlby, Northwest cherries pack a punch in that effort.
APHIS ASF Efforts and Agribusiness Trade Mission to U.K.
The Agribusiness Update
USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service announces efforts to prevent introduction and spread of African Swine Fever, and USDA and states send officials to London for agribusiness trade mission.
Domestic Fertilizer Boost and Safeguard Changes for Japanese Beef Imports
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA seeks to boost domestic fertilizer production, and Japan lowers safeguards on U.S. Beef Imports.
California's Renewable Energy and Farm Share of Food Dollar
The Agribusiness Update
California farmers may hold the key to the state's renewable energy future, and the farm share of the food dollar went up a full cent in 2020.
USDA Grants Florida Disaster Aid and Farm Share of Food Dollar
The Agribusiness Update
USDA grants Florida disaster relief for freezing temps, and farm share of food dollar goes up one cent in 2020.
Pear Exports Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
The Export Landscape for Northwest Pears is changing, according to Kevin Moffitt, president of Pear Bureau Northwest.
Pear Exports Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
The Export Landscape for Northwest Pears is changing, according to Kevin Moffitt, president of Pear Bureau Northwest.
Vilsack Applauds ASF Efforts and AFBF on Reconciliation Myth
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack applauds African Swine Fever efforts, and American Farm Bureau Federation tries to dispel myth about reconciliation bill containing methane tax on agriculture.