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Engineered Wheat Produces Own Fertilizer and Ag Trade Deficit Record High
The Agribusiness Update
Farmers could soon benefit from wheat engineered to stimulate the production of its own fertilizer, and the U.S. ag trade deficit hit a record high in the first half of this year.
Engineered Wheat Produces Own Fertilizer and Ag Trade Deficit Record High
The Agribusiness Update
Farmers could soon benefit from wheat engineered to stimulate the production of its own fertilizer, and the U.S. ag trade deficit hit a record high in the first half of this year.
Georgia Gains for Corn-Peanuts-Soy and Ag Trade Deficit Record High
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia farmers are forecast for a massive gain in corn production and more modest increases in peanuts and soybeans, and the U.S. ag trade deficit hit a record high in the first half of this year.
No Funding for Farmland Solar and Small Family Farms Dominate
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the USDA will no longer fund taxpayer dollars for solar panels on productive farmland, and the 2022 Census of Agriculture Typology Report shows that family farms make up 95% of all U.S. farms.
No Funding for Farmland Solar and Small Family Farms Dominate
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the USDA will no longer fund taxpayer dollars for solar panels on productive farmland, and the 2022 Census of Agriculture Typology Report shows that family farms make up 95% of all U.S. farms.
New American Peanut Council President and Small Family Farms Dominate
The Agribusiness Update
The American Peanut Council has named "Luke" Blaustein as its next president and CEO, and the 2022 Census of Agriculture Typology Report shows that family farms make up 95% of all U.S. farms.
55% of Consumers Confident in Food Safety and World Hunger Numbers Down
The Agribusiness Update
Only 55% of U.S. consumers are confident in the safety of our food systems, and an estimated 8.2% of the global population experienced hunger in 2024, down from 8.5% in 2023 and 8.7% in 22.
California Cherry Season Down and U.S. China Tensions Cost Exports
The Agribusiness Update
California cherry grower, Tom Gotelli reflects on how a difficult season for California growers cost many up to half their crop, and U.S.-China tensions and the resulting tariffs cost U.S. farmers $2 billion in lost exports this year.
California Cherry Season Down and U.S. China Tensions Cost Exports
The Agribusiness Update
California cherry grower, Tom Gotelli reflects on how a difficult season for California growers cost many up to half their crop, and U.S.-China tensions and the resulting tariffs cost U.S. farmers $2 billion in lost exports this year.
Republicans Counter Prop 12 and Corn Soy Wheat Sales Plunge
The Agribusiness Update
Republican Senators introduced legislation Tuesday that would strike down California's animal-welfare law created through Proposition 12, and sales of corn, soybeans and wheat all plunged week to week in the seven days that ended on April 3, according to data from the USDA.
Almond Board Optimism and Census of Ag Shows Farm Losses
The Agribusiness Update
Despite economic challenges for the almond business, the
Almond Board of California paints an optimistic outlook for the industry, and the 2022 Census of Agriculture shows the U.S. had just over 1.9 million farms, down 10% from 2012.
Read More USDA to Streamline Hurricane Relief and Census of Ag Shows Farm Losses
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA announced steps to streamline and provide flexibilities for environmental compliance requirements for relief programs for 2024 hurricanes, and the 2022 Census of Agriculture shows the U.S. had just over 1.9 million farms, down 10% from 2012.
Ag Economists on Recession and Bicentennial Beer
The Agribusiness Update
Over half of the 70 surveyed in Farm Journal’s Monthly Survey of Ag Economists believe the U.S. agriculture economy is in a recession, and to celebrate 200 years of diplomatic relations between Brazil and the U.S., the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Brazil launched the “Bicentennial Beer”.
Cattle Producers Remain Optimistic and Beef Exports Down in August
The Agribusiness Update
A Drover’s beef industry survey shows 64% remain optimistic, and beef exports totaled 102,682 mt in August, down 6% from last year and the lowest since January.
Peach Harvest Heat and Dairy Industry Evolves
The Agribusiness Update
California clingstone peach growers are working to harvest the season’s crop before high temperatures lead to overripe fruit and bruising, and the U.S. dairy industry has evolved during the past 20 years, with fewer dairy farms producing more milk.
Peach Harvest Heat and Dairy Industry Evolves
The Agribusiness Update
California clingstone peach growers are working to harvest the season’s crop before high temperatures lead to overripe fruit and bruising, and the U.S. dairy industry has evolved during the past 20 years, with fewer dairy farms producing more milk.
Georgia Extension Estate Planning and Dairy Industry Evolves
The Agribusiness Update
University of Georgia and Fort Valley State Extensions are offering a free estate planning workshop on August 22 to educate Georgia landowners, and the U.S. dairy industry has evolved during the past 20 years, with fewer dairy farms producing more milk.
Injunction Over Disaster Payments and Injunction Over Disaster Relief
The Agribusiness Update
The Southeastern Legal Foundation and the Mountain States Legal Foundation filed a preliminary injunction over disaster payments, and the USDA’s Forest Service is issuing more than $232 million to the Secure Rural Schools Program.
Florida Water Restrictions and Stabenow on Farm Bill
The Agribusiness Update
Half of Florida residents don’t know about local water restrictions, according to the latest University of Florida study, and Senate Ag Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow says she’ll push a new farm bill into the future rather than strike a deal with Republicans.