H5N1 in California and Protect the Harvest Shuts Down

The Agribusiness Update
Bracing for the impacts of H5N1 bird flu since April,

Tulare County dairy farmer Preston Fernandes says positive tests were still a surprise, and Protect the Harvest will cease operating on October 31, citing funding challenges that began during COVID.

Hurricanes Impact on Southeast and Protect the Harvest Shuts Down

The Agribusiness Update
Hurricanes Helene and Milton had devastating impacts on the southeastern United States with many communities facing unprecedented challenges, and Protect the Harvest will cease operating on October 31, citing funding challenges that began during COVID.

U.S. Wine Sales Slow and Net Cash Farm Income Down

The Agribusiness Update
U.S. and foreign winemakers are struggling to sell their product, and leaders are increasingly focused on anti-alcohol messaging, and USDA’s Economic Research Service forecasts U.S. net cash farm income will decrease 25.8% in 2024.

USDA Funding for Florida and Net Cash Farm Income Down

The Agribusiness Update
The USDA is allocating more than $5 million to Florida as part of a nationwide effort to strengthen the country’s infrastructure for pest detection as well as the nursery system, and USDA’s Economic Research Service forecasts U.S. net cash farm income will decrease 25.8% in 2024.

Hatchery Numbers for July and Farmer Sentiment Rebounds

The Agribusiness Update
U.S. Hatcheries' weekly program set 241 million eggs in incubators during the week ending July 29, down 1% from a year ago, and farmer sentiment rebounded in June as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose 17 points.

EPA Approves California's Big Rig Plan and Egg Prices Down

The Agribusiness Update
The EPA approves California's plan to phase out big-rig diesel trucks, and the price of eggs are showing signs of recovery with a drop of 11% in March.

EPA Approves California's Big Rig Plan and Egg Prices Down

The Agribusiness Update
The EPA approves California's plan to phase out big-rig diesel trucks, and the price of eggs are showing signs of recovery with a drop of 11% in March.

USDA's Florida Citrus Forecast and Egg Prices Down

The Agribusiness Update
USDA's Florida citrus forecast up slightly, and the price of eggs are showing signs of recovery with a drop of 11% in March.

NCBA on Electronic ID Rule and FTC Asked to Look into Egg Prices

The Agribusiness Update
National Cattlemen's Beef Association wants to ensure cattle producers are represented where it applies to the proposed electronic identification rule, and FTC is asked to look into the rising cost of eggs.

NCBA on Electronic ID Rule and FTC Asked to Look into Egg Prices

The Agribusiness Update
National Cattlemen's Beef Association wants to ensure cattle producers are represented where it applies to the proposed electronic identification rule, and FTC is asked to look into the rising cost of eggs.

Eggs More Expensive and Beef Exports to East Asia on Record Pace

The Agribusiness Update
Consumers are finding that eggs are one of the foods that are more expensive than they were a year ago, and U.S. beef exports to East Asia are on a record pace.

GA Investment, AL Ag Center Scrapped, and a FL Citrus Assessment

Southeast Regional Ag News
Georgia sees new egg hatchery, Alabama agriculture center plans fall through, and Florida citrus growers approve assessment.

Drought in Central Valley and Meatpacking Bosses to Testify in Congress

The Agribusiness Update
Drought means tough choices for farmers in California's Central Valley this year, and CEO's from four of the nation's biggest meatpackers have agreed to testify before Congress.

Florida Stone Fruit Field Day and Meatpacking Bosses Testify in Congress

The Agribusiness Update
Florida's Stone Fruit Field Day set for tomorrow, and CEO's from the four biggest meatpacking companies agree to testify before Congress.

Dead Crow Wines

Fruit Grower Report
Pay no attention to the name, Dead Crow wines are creative and tasty!

Egg Benefits Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Studies show just how good eggs can be for us and not the cholesterol carrying nemesis they're often portrayed.

Egg Benefits Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Studies show just how good eggs can be for us and not the cholesterol carrying nemesis they're often portrayed.

Animal Activism Amid Pandemic Pt 3

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
As pandemic restrictions continue, animal activists are taking advantage of the distraction to further their own causes.

Animal Activism Amid Pandemic Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
As pandemic restrictions continue, animal activists are taking advantage of the distraction to further their own causes.

Animal Activism Amid Pandemic Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
As pandemic restrictions continue, animal activists are taking advantage of the distraction to further their own causes.