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WA-ID Farm Bureau's Form Insurance Partnership and Small Family Farms Rule
The Agribusiness Update
In collaboration with Idaho Farm Bureau and Farm Bureau Insurance Company of Idaho, Washington Farm Bureau is introducing a new insurance option, and USDA’s 2024 America’s Farms and Ranches at a Glance says 86% of U.S. farms are small family farms.
UF Grant to Combat Avocado Disease and Small Family Farms Rule
The Agribusiness Update
University of Florida scientists secure $5 million grant from the USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture to combat the lethal Laurel wilt disease, and USDA’s 2024 America’s Farms and Ranches at a Glance says 86% of U.S. farms are small family farms.
Hurricanes Leave Mental Health Crisis and Income Spent on Food Steady
The Agribusiness Update
The devastation left by Hurricane Helene has intensified an ongoing mental health crisis in rural communities, where stress weighs heavier than ever, and in 2023, U.S. consumers spent an average of 11.2% of their disposable personal income on food, consistent with 2022
Farm Bill Not Going Away
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Farm bill challenges will not go away in 2025 if Congress has to punt again on the top farming legislation, according to one American Farm Bureau official.
PNW Winter Wheat Higher ad Fertilizer & Middle East War
The Agribusiness Update
Pacific Northwest winter wheat production is up 23% from last year, and ag sector is closely watching the fertilizer markets because of the ongoing war in the Middle East.
Alabama Forest Restoration and Fertilizer & Middle East War
The Agribusiness Update
Alabama landowners can now apply for assistance through the USDA Farm Service Agency’s Emergency Forest Restoration Program, and ag sector is closely watching the fertilizer markets because of the ongoing war in the Middle East.
Will Autonomy Replace Farmers?
Farm of the Future
No. Autonomy will not be replacing farmer jobs any time soon according to Sabanto founder Craig Rupp.
Potato Exports to Japan Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The National Potato Council says efforts to expand the Japanese market to accept fresh, table stock U.S. potatoes continue patiently.
Potato Exports to Japan Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The National Potato Council says efforts to expand the Japanese market to accept fresh, table stock U.S. potatoes continue patiently.
U.S. Pork Exports Remain Strong and Latest WASDE Report
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. pork exports posted another strong month in October, and the World Ag Supply and Demand Estimates from USDA show the 2023-2024 U.S. wheat outlook is for unchanged supplies and domestic use, higher exports, and reduced ending stocks.
Western Drought Worse Since 2000 and NASS-NASDA Celebrate 50 Years
The Agribusiness Update
USDA's Economic Research Service reports the ongoing Western drought is the most extreme since 2000, and the USDA's NASS and NASDA celebrate their 50-year partnership.
Drought Worries Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
If you're worried about drought hitting the PNW again this year, University of Washington atmospheric sciences professor Cliff Mass thinks those worries are unfounded given the April and May we've just experienced.
Drought Worries Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
If you're worried about drought hitting the PNW again this year, University of Washington atmospheric sciences professor Cliff Mass thinks those worries are unfounded given the April and May we've just experienced.
Bearing Fruit Podcast April Edition
Fruit Grower Report
Check out the April edition of Bearing Fruit, the official podcast of the Washington State Tree Fruit Association for a visit with outgoing Washington Apple Education Foundation Executive Jennifer Witherbee and incoming E.D. Dr. Faviola Barbosa.
