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Ag Alarm Sounded to Congress and China Meets Soybean Pledge
The Agribusiness Update
In a letter to Congress, ag groups sounded the alarm about the economic crisis in rural America, and China has purchased about 12 million metric tons of soybeans, meeting a U.S.-stated pledge to be purchased by the end of February.
NPC to Japan Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
After recent talks with Japanese officials in Idaho ended with little or no movement on getting U.S. fresh potatoes into Japan, the National Potato Council isn’t giving up.
NPC to Japan Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
After recent talks with Japanese officials in Idaho ended with little or no movement on getting U.S. fresh potatoes into Japan, the National Potato Council isn’t giving up.
Mass Takes on Times Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Is the state of Washington currently experiencing serious drought? UW atmospheric sciences professor, Cliff Mass says that seems to be what a recent Seattle Times stories are suggesting.
Mass Takes on Times Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Is the state of Washington currently experiencing serious drought? UW atmospheric sciences professor, Cliff Mass says that seems to be what a recent Seattle Times stories are suggesting.
EPA Issues Dicamba Ruling and Gas Prices Rise Again
The Agribusiness Update
Following an Arizona District Court’s vacating of the 2020 registration of over-the-top dicamba products, the EPA issued an Existing Stocks Order, and for the fourth straight week, the nation's average price of gas has risen 8.7 cents from a week ago to $3.26 per gallon.
World Ag Expo Draws Masses and Tractor Sales Data In
The Agribusiness Update
The World Ag Expo, the largest outdoor farm trade show on the planet, lured throngs of attendees eager to see the latest in ag technology, and January unit sales of four-wheel-drive tractors grew slightly in the U.S.
UGA Groundbreaking for Ag Research and Tractor Sales Data In
The Agribusiness Update
UGA breaks ground for new ag research facility at the Tifton campus, and January unit sales of four-wheel-drive tractors grew slightly in the U.S.
Fruit Fly Quarantine in California and Vilsack Reaction to Census
The Agribusiness Update
Seven California counties remain under quarantine in a battle to eradicate and stop the spread of four different fruit fly species, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack’s reaction to last week’s 2022 Census of Agriculture calls for delivering ag policies for small-and mid-sized farms.
Citrus Health Forum in Florida and Vilsack Reaction to Census
The Agribusiness Update
Don’t forget to register for the 2024 Citrus Health Forum! The forum will be held this Thursday at the North Florida
Research & Education Center in Quincy, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack’s reaction to last week’s 2022 Census of Agriculture calls for delivering ag policies for small-and mid-sized farms.
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President on Dam Breaching Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The debate on breaching the Lower Snake Rivers dams gets new life after President Biden announces he's in support of dam removal to protect salmon ... on the "Colorado" River.
President on Dam Breaching Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The debate on breaching the Lower Snake Rivers dams gets new life after President Biden announces he's in support of dam removal to protect salmon ... on the "Colorado" River.
McKalip Confirmed
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Doug McKalip faces a huge challenge to expand overseas market access as the new Chief Ag Trade Negotiator with the U.S. Trade Representative's office, but says he's up for it.
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.
Mechanical Wine Grape Harvesting and Border Dangers for Farmers
The Agribusiness Update
More and more wine grapes are being harvested mechanically, and dangers continue at Southern Border for farmers and ranchers.
Dam Removal Rejection Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Pacific Northwest lawmakers continue to push back on the proposed removal of four dams on the Lower Snake River.
Dam Removal Rejection Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Pacific Northwest lawmakers continue to push back on the proposed removal of four dams on the Lower Snake River.
Texas Valentine's Day Massacre and USDA Disaster Assistance
The Agribusiness Update
Freezing temps cause Valentine's Day Massacre for many Texas crops, and USDA reminds ag community hit by recent storms that assistance is available.
Bagged Avocados and AFBF Dicamba Request
The Agribusiness Update
Bagged Avocados become big purchase during pandemic, and American Farm Bureau Federation requests permission for farmers to use already purchased dicamba this season.
Hops Production 2019 Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Hop production is flat this year, but gives plenty of reason to look forward to 2020.