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California Walnut Freeze Damage and Ag Economy Outlook Strong
The Agribusiness Update
Freezing temperatures last fall apparent cause of widespread freeze damage in California's walnut crop, and economic outlook for agriculture holds strong.
California Melon Demand/Challenges and Oregon Adopts Ag Heat Rules
The Agribusiness Update
California-grown melon demand remains high amid challenges, and Oregon adopts emergency heat rules for farmworkers.
Blueberries Hit By Heat Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Northwest Blueberries take a beating in record heat.
Tropical Storm Claudette Relief and Private Property Rights Victory
The Agribusiness Update
Aid is coming from the USDA for victims of Tropical Storm Claudette, and California law allowing labor organizers to enter private farm property ruled unconstitutional.
Defend Domestic Produce Production and House Climate Mitigation Bill
The Agribusiness Update
The Defending Domestic Produce Production Act has been reintroduced to Congress, and the House is predicted to follow Senate's lead and pass a first ever Climate Mitigation bill for agriculture.
Cherry Harvest Update Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Cherry harvest is underway and looking good, but the challenges keep coming.
Cherry Harvest Update Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Cherry harvest is underway and looking good, but the challenges keep coming.
NW Cherry Harvest Behind and Payment for Farmers of Color Delayed
The Agribusiness Update
Cooler weather slows harvest for Northwest Cherry growers, and a Wisconsin judge puts temporary restraining order on loan forgiveness for farmers of color.
Drought and Wildfires Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
With a drought upon us to varying degrees, what are the prospects for a wildfire season like last year? University of Washington professor Cliff Mass breaks it down.
Drought and Wildfires Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
With a drought upon us to varying degrees, what are the prospects for a wildfire season like last year? University of Washington professor Cliff Mass breaks it down.
Insured with Cover Crops Bonus and International Food Prices Soar
The Agribusiness Update
USDA offering bonus for some insured growers who plant cover crops, and international food prices highest since 2011.
Farmers Build Their Own Food Brand
Farm of the Future
Farmer Brent LaFollette and two friends built Premium Growers Hazelnuts to capture more of the value of their production.
Florida Avocado Supply Slips and In Store Cherry Sales 70% Impulse
The Agribusiness Update
Florida avocado growers have seen supplies slip thanks to South Florida real estate and disease pressure, and singe-bag cherry sales are found to be over 70% impulse buys.
Drought and Wheat Growers Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Washington Association of Wheat Growers Executive Director, Michelle Hennings breaks down this year's drought impact on our wheat crop.