Support Farmers Markets and Net Income Higher

The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins is encouraging Americans to continue supporting local producers following National Farmers Market Week, and the Farm Credit System reports net income of $2.2 billion for the second quarter, up from $1.9 billion during the same period last year.

AgWest Farm Credit Awards and China's U.S. Soybean Purchases Down

The Agribusiness Update
AgWest Farm Credit is awarding over $3 million to 48 organizations in communities throughout the West, and China sharply reduced soybean imports from the U.S. in June, while purchases from Brazil continued to climb.

Harper Calls for Specialty Crop Priority and China's U.S. Soybean Purchases Down

The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Ag Commissioner Tyler Harper calls for the U.S. Trade Representative to prioritize protections for American specialty crop producers, and China sharply reduced soybean imports from the U.S. in June, while purchases from Brazil continued to climb.

I Farm I Vote Campaign and Corn Growers Question MAHA Report

The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Farm Bureau’s “I Farm. I Vote.” campaign encouraging members to get out and vote in the 2025 Public Service Commission elections, and National Corn Growers Association questions the Making America Healthy Again Committee, or MAHA report.

Cherries Are Coming 2025 Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
If you love sweet cherries, this is probably going to be a very good year for you and the growers who are all set to begin harvest.

Cherries Are Coming 2025 Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
If you love sweet cherries, this is probably going to be a very good year for you and the growers who are all set to begin harvest.

Alabama Farmers Federation Nominations and USDA Warns of Job Cuts

The Agribusiness Update
Alabama farmers are encouraged to nominate research and

Extension personnel for two awards from the Alabama Farmers Federation by the deadline of June 6, and USDA warns that major staff cuts are coming, offices closed, and people will be forced to relocate.

and McConnell on Farm Bill Deadline

The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Farm Bureau encouraging members to voice opposition to checkoff amendment, and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says Congress is running out of legislative working days before Farm Bill expires.

Fried on CFAP2 Applications and Vilsack on African Swine Fever

The Agribusiness Update
Florida Ag Commissioner Nikki Fried encourages CFAP2 applications, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack urges everyone to be informed about African Swine Fever.

Robotic Pickers Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
It's only a matter of time before robotics are bringing in the apple crop, as Abundant Robotics brings its technology to Washington orchards.

Robotic Pickers Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
It's only a matter of time before robotics are bringing in the apple crop, as Abundant Robotics brings its technology to Washington orchards.

Florida Fuel Plan for Hurricane Season and Vilsack Promises More Relief

The Agribusiness Update
Florida Ag Commissioner Nikki Fried encouraging a fuel plan for hurricane season, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says more pandemic relief is on the way.

UGA Educates on Vaccine Safety and China Corn Imports Soar

The Agribusiness Update
University of Georgia Extension partners to educate on COVID vaccine safety, and corn imports to China soar incredibly high.

AFBF's Duvall Calls for Patience and COVID Resurge Impact on Beef

The Agribusiness Update
American Farm Bureau Federation president Zippy Duvall calls for patience in post-election world, and COVID resurgence likely to impact beef prices again.

Florida Farm Bureau Praises USTR and Retail Meat Sales May Slow

The Agribusiness Update
The Florida Farm Bureau praises the U.S. Trade Representative for addressing unfair trade practices for seasonable and perishable crops, and Retail meat sales may be slowing down.

Census Deadline Moved and COVID Restrictions in S Korea

The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Farm Bureau is encouraging members to fill out their Census forms by the new September 30 deadline, and U.S. Beef faces challenges as South Korea re-imposes COVID-19 distancing restrictions.

CFAP Deadline Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
With recent changes to the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program that covers more commodities for financial relief, Senator Judy Warnick is out encouraging farmers to check and see if they qualify before the August 28th deadline.

CFAP Deadline Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
With recent changes to the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program that covers more commodities for financial relief, Senator Judy Warnick is out encouraging farmers to check and see if they qualify before the August 28th deadline.

Chinese Ag Espionage and U.S. Dairy Like USMCA

The Agribusiness Update
Chinese espionage has links to U.S. agriculture, and U.S. Dairy industry likes USMCA.

NAFTA Talks Accelerate and Perdue on TPP Rejoin

The Agribusiness Update
NAFTA talks appear to be ramping up, and Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue encouraging President Trump to rejoin TPP.