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Grasshoppers-Mormon Crickets are Back and Ag Land Values Stable
The Agribusiness Update
Grasshoppers and Mormon crickets, which in past years have destroyed tens of millions of dollars of Northern California crops, are back this year, and Farmers National Company says despite ongoing challenges, agricultural land values remained surprisingly stable.
Grasshopper-Cricket Infestation and Organic Market Development Act
The Agribusiness Update
Farmers along the California-Oregon border have reported millions of dollars in losses from a torrent of grasshoppers and Mormon crickets, and Congress introduces legislation to give organic producers tools to increase capacity, reach new markets, and grow businesses.
Ethanol Production Highest in a Month and Global Food Prices Down
The Agribusiness Update
Ethanol output jumped to highest level in a month, and global food prices fall by biggest amount since 2008.
Ethanol Production Highest in a Month and Global Food Prices Down
The Agribusiness Update
Ethanol output jumped to highest level in a month, and global food prices fall by biggest amount since 2008.
Grasshoppers Causing Problems in Northern California
California Ag Today
One negative consequence of the dry year has been an unusually high infestation of grasshoppers in some parts of California.
Burning Answer
Food Forethought
Sometimes it's like "well duh." Lacy takes a look at one of those moments.
Not So Good News & Advocating Ag
Northwest Report
A furniture store is working to help promote ag...the Mexican government is standing firm and Lacy takes a look at controlled burning.
Worm in the Works & Grasshopper Problem
Northwest Report
The Giant Palouse earthworm is getting another shot at the Endangered Species list...grasshoppers are invading areas of Idaho's Treasure Valley and Lacy looks at the problem of honesty.
Hopper Horror
From The Editor
While environmentalists blame production agriculture for destroying habitat trust me they'll be on their knees begging for pesticides when they see the carnage that one little critter could reap this summer throughout our Western states.
Tire Season Extended & Brazil Imposing Sanctions
Northwest Report
Brazil is leveling sanction on some U.S. ag products, Mother Nature does not seem to be done with winter in the northwest and Lacy takes a look at biblical in nature problem.
Green Swarm
Food Forethought
It's a problem almost biblical in proportions and no one is quite sure how to handle it.
Grasshopper Activity Heats
Line on Agriculture
Now is a critical time for farmers and ranchers in parts of eastern and southern Oregon as millions of young grasshoppers emerge.