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HPAI Confirmed in Georgia Flock and October Commodity Prices Drop
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Department of Agriculture, and the USDA’s APHIS, confirm a case of HPAI at a commercial poultry operation in Gordon County, and October global food commodity prices dropped for the second straight month.
Gray Wolves Euthanized and October Commodity Prices Drop
The Agribusiness Update
After months of failed efforts to reduce the level of livestock kills with nonlethal methods, the California Fish and Wildlife euthanized four gray wolves, and October global food commodity prices dropped for the second straight month.
Hurricane Helene Challenges and Ag Trade Deficit Widens
The Agribusiness Update
A new report by the Georgia Foundation for Agriculture reveals the immense challenges Georgia farmers faced in the first 72 hours following Hurricane Helene, and the US agricultural trade deficit widened further in July.
Lost Farms in Washington State and Small Family Farms Lead the Way
The Agribusiness Update
Washington state lost 3,700 farms between 2017 and 2022, an average of two farms per day, and in 2023, small family farms sold $2.4 billion worth of food directly to consumers, more than any other farm type.
Lost Farms in Washington State and Small Family Farms Lead the Way
The Agribusiness Update
Washington state lost 3,700 farms between 2017 and 2022, an average of two farms per day, and in 2023, small family farms sold $2.4 billion worth of food directly to consumers, more than any other farm type.
Green Jet Fuel Plant to Open and Small Family Farms Lead the Way
The Agribusiness Update
The world's first factory designed to make green jet fuel from ethanol is expected to start operations in Georgia before the end of the year, and in 2023, small family farms sold $2.4 billion worth of food directly to consumers, more than any other farm type.
Georgia Lawmakers Support BBB and Food Spending Outpaces Food Prices
The Agribusiness Update
Following the passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” major ag groups welcomed its passage which should benefit farmers, and USDA says per capita total U.S. food spending outpaces food prices from 2023 to 2024.
Regional water picture for Idaho
Idaho Ag Today
Idaho Department of Water Resources hydrologist Dave Hoekema gives us regional pictures of the water year ahead of us.
Disaster Relief for Hurricane Victims and Generic Pesticides Cheaper
The Agribusiness Update
White House asking for $98.6 billion in emergency disaster relief funding following multiple hurricanes this fall, and Struggling U.S. farmers have been switching to cheaper generic pesticides and fungicides.
Milton Impact on Florida Citrus and Weed Robots for Herbicides
The Agribusiness Update
Bloomberg reports that "oranges and some citrus trees are lying useless on the ground in Florida's groves after Hurricane Milton, and farmers are looking to weeding robots as herbicide resistance solution.
Comeback for Georgia Peaches and Railroad Staffing Shortages
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Peaches are poised to kick off an unprecedented run through produce departments and farmer’s markets, and Senator Tammy Baldwin, of Wisconsin, called on the six Class One railroads to address severe staffing shortages.
Trust the Science Act Passes House and Nat'l Ag Aviation Assoc in D.C.
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. Representative, and Western Caucus Chair Dan Newhouse released a statement following passage a bill that directs the Department of the Interior to remove Endangered Species Act protections for the gray wolf, and the National Ag Aviation Association at Ag on the Mall in Washington, D.C.
Trust the Science Act Passes House and National Ag Aviation Assoc in D.C.
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. Representative, and Western Caucus Chair Dan Newhouse released a statement following passage a bill that directs the Department of the Interior to remove Endangered Species Act protections for the gray wolf, and the National Ag Aviation Association at Ag on the Mall in Washington, D.C.
California Grapes Removed and Gas Prices Jump Higher
The Agribusiness Update
A once-in-a-generation downturn in the wine market is reshaping California’s grape growing regions as farmers tear out vines to reflect declining demand, and following a down week, the nation’s average gas price climbed ten cents last week, according to GasBuddy.
Farm Stress Summit Coming Up and Gas Prices Jump Higher
The Agribusiness Update
2024 Farm Stress Summit to look for opportunities to support Georgia’s farm families that promote improved well-being, and following a down week, the nation’s average gas price climbed ten cents last week, according to GasBuddy.
Democrats on Farm Bill Priorities and Mobile App Food Orders Cimb
The Agribusiness Update
House Ag Committee Democrats published a memo laying out the principles the next farm bill should include but draws hard lines against proposals from Republicans, mobile app ordering at quick service restaurants remains popular following the COVID-19 pandemic.
