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California Pistachio Market Search and Cattle and Calves Numbers Down
The Agribusiness Update
California pistachio growers are searching for potential emerging markets to handle expected record-shattering crops during the next few years, and the USDA says all cattle and calves in the U.S. and Canada combined totaled 98.2 million head on January 1, down 2% from last year.
March National Peanut Month and Cattle and Calves Numbers Down
The Agribusiness Update
March is National Peanut Month, a time to celebrate one of America’s favorite foods, and the USDA says all cattle and calves in the U.S. and Canada combined totaled 98.2 million head on January 1, down 2% from last year.
Not Surprising in 2024 and Biological Push Continues in 2024
The Agribusiness Update
Farm Journal and Purdue University’s December Economists’
Monthly Monitor shows views slightly more optimistic than a month ago as they look at unexpected headlines they wouldn’t be surprised to see in 2024, and AgriThority put together its top ten trends for the new year.
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Agritourism Act and Consumers Food Satisfied
The Agribusiness Update
Republican Representative Dan Newhouse, of Washington, and Democrat Jennifer Wexton, of Virginia, introduced the AGRITOURISM Act, and the Purdue University Consumer Food Insights Report shows consumers most satisfied with their food consumption also spend the lowest share of their incomes on food.
Connecting with Consumers is a Market Opportunity
Farm of the Future
Consumers are more and more interested in seeing where and how their food is being grown.
Providing a Farm Experience Keeps Some Small Farms Viable
Farm of the Future
How can small farming operations survive when scaling up is not an option?
Adding Agritourism to the Farm Business Plan
Farm of the Future
Allan Robinette says one of the major benefits of being a retail-only operation is their planting flexibility.
Pumpkin Patch Crowds and Food Index Up Slightly
The Agribusiness Update
With pandemic lockdowns behind us, pumpkin patches and other agritourism venues are looking for bigger crowds, and the Food Price Index rises slightly.
AFBF Foundation Developing App for Agritourism
Farm of the Future
The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture is working on developing the American Farm Trail App.
United Grain Corporation Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Vancouver-based United Grain Corporation CEO Augusto Bassanini shares UGC's new "United for Success" brand evolution campaign designed to bring success for every stakeholder in grain exports.
United Grain Corporation Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Vancouver-based United Grain Corporation CEO Augusto Bassanini shares UGC's new "United for Success" brand evolution campaign designed to bring success for every stakeholder in grain exports.
California Sunflower Concerns and Trevino's USTR Nomination
The Agribusiness Update
California sunflower growers are concerned over impacts from the Russian invasion of Ukraine on industry, and Elaine Trevino dropped as nominee for USTR Ag Negotiator.
Agritourism Prompts Call for Biosecurity
Southeast Regional Ag News
Planning a trip to the Dominican Republic? It can be tempting, but also may be put you in contact with African swine fever.
AGRITOURISM Act Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Co-sponsor of the AGRITOURISM Act, U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse says the bill would create a dedicated office at the USDA to advocate for agritourism in rural America.
AGRITOURISM Act Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Co-sponsor of the AGRITOURISM Act, U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse says the bill would create a dedicated office at the USDA to advocate for agritourism in rural America.
Connecting with Consumers
Farm of the Future
Technology allows us to farm more efficiently, but it also opens up new opportunities to connect directly with consumers.
Harvest Hosts
Farm of the Future
There's a new revenue opportunity some farmers are taking advantage of: RV hosting.
USDA Invests in Natural Resources and Restaurant Equipment Challenges
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA will invest $75-million in natural resource projects, and restaurants now facing supply chain challenges obtaining equipment.
Support for Agtech
Farm of the Future
As new technologies are developed, support is needed to help growers know what’s available and how best to utilize it.