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Washington Vs California Wine Industry Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
With August being WAugust here in Washington state, the Wine Bible author, Karen MacNeil talks about the impressive pace at which Washington’s wine industry has developed.
Washington Vs California Wine Industry Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
With August being WAugust here in Washington state, the Wine Bible author, Karen MacNeil talks about the impressive pace at which Washington’s wine industry has developed.
Late California Winegrape Harvest and Gas Prices Higher
The Agribusiness Update
North Coast vineyards in California are preparing for a late winegrape harvest after a cold and overcast spring slowed fruit growth in the prized wine region, and the nation's average gas price rose 7.8 cents last week and DIESEL jumped 14.9 cents.
Farmer to Farmer Education Act and Fruit & Vegetable Imports Higher
The Agribusiness Update
The "Farmer to Farmer Education Act" was recently introduced in the Senate, and between 2007 and 2021, the percentage of U.S. fresh fruit and vegetable availability supplied by imports grew.
Farmer to Farmer Education Act and Fruit & Vegetable Imports Higher
The Agribusiness Update
The "Farmer to Farmer Education Act" was recently introduced in the Senate, and between 2007 and 2021, the percentage of U.S. fresh fruit and vegetable availability supplied by imports grew.
Amendment Targeting Checkoff Programs and Animal Ag Groups & Misinformation
The Agribusiness Update
Agriculture checkoff groups jointly announced opposition to legislation they say attacks commodity checkoff programs, and Animal Ag Alliance and the National Institute for Animal Agriculture partner to combat misinformation about animal ag.
Amendment Targeting Checkoff Programs and Animal Ag Groups & Misinformation
The Agribusiness Update
Agriculture checkoff groups jointly announced opposition to legislation they say attacks commodity checkoff programs, and Animal Ag Alliance and the National Institute for Animal Agriculture partner to combat misinformation about animal ag.
Abandoning Vegetable Crops for Traditional Crops
Line on Agriculture
Sakata Farms Owner, Robert Sakata Jr.
U.S. Beef Production to Drop and Lab-Grown Beef's Carbon Footprint
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. beef production in 2024 will drop 8% to 24.7 billion pounds amid tighter cattle supplies, and a new report suggests lab-grown meat may have a larger carbon footprint than retail beef.
Limited Growth in Farm Lending and 6% of U.S. Dairies Quit Milking
The Agribusiness Update
Growth in farm lending at commercial banks was limited in the first quarter thanks to higher interest rates, and ^% of U.S. dairies quit milking cows in 2022.
U.S. Ag Exports to Mexico and Vilsack Keynote at Commodity Classic
The Agribusiness Update
New USDA data shows Mexico accounted for nearly 14% of all U.S. ag exports between 2018 and 2022, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack will deliver the keynote address at the Commodity Classic in Orlando tomorrow.
California Winegrape Crop Smallest in Decade and Freight Prices Drop
The Agribusiness Update
California winegrape growers harvested their smallest crop in the past decade in 2022, and freight prices drop to lows not seen since early in the pandemic.
U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Deadline and Freight Prices Drop
The Agribusiness Update
The deadline for cotton growers to enroll in the U.S. Trust Protocol and enter farm data is March 31, and freight prices drop to lows not seen since early in the pandemic.
States File Lawsuit Against WOTUS and Farm Real Estate Values Remain Strong
The Agribusiness Update
24 State Attorneys General file a lawsuit against the Biden Administration's Waters of the U.S. Rule, and farm real estate values remain strong.
Oregon Winery Growth Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
After a rough couple of years, Oregon's wine industry appears to be rebounding nicely joining the 100+ registered winery club.
Oregon Winery Growth Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
After a rough couple of years, Oregon's wine industry appears to be rebounding nicely joining the 100+ registered winery club.