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Ag Economy Barometer Plummets and Strong Land Prices Continue
The Agribusiness Update
The Purdue University-CME Ag Economy Barometer plummeted in May to the weakest since April 2020, and stronger land prices from late last year have continued into 2022.
Brewers Like Florida Hops and Ag Economy Barometer Plummets
The Agribusiness Update
Brewers like the flavor and aroma of Florida-grown Cascade Hops, and the Purdue University-CME Ag Economy Barometer plummets in May to its weakest reading since April of 2020.
Georgia Burn Ban and Senate Hears from Beef Industry
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia burn ban is now in effect, and Senate hears testimony from beef industry on the Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act.
Half-Time Farmers Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Washington Policy Center's Pam Lewison talks about the agricultural disconnect in Olympia where some believe that farmers only have to work half-time to earn a quarter million per year.
Half-Time Farmers Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Washington Policy Center's Pam Lewison talks about the agricultural disconnect in Olympia where some believe that farmers only have to work half-time to earn a quarter million per year.
Retail Food Prices Higher and Pork Production Up
The Agribusiness Update
Retail food prices are up slightly, and pork production is higher thanks to increased slaughter rates in China.
U.S.-Mexico Tomato Dispute and Pork Production Up
The Agribusiness Update
The argument continues between U.S.-Mexico tomato growers and importers, and pork production is higher thanks to unexpectedly high slaughter rates in China.
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.
Half-Time Farmers Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Farming is a half-time job that brings in about $250,000 a year! That's what the Washington Policy Center discovered in some legislative talking points recently.
Half-Time Farmers Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Farming is a half-time job that brings in about $250,000 a year! That's what the Washington Policy Center discovered in some legislative talking points recently.
Half-Time Farmers Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A public records request recently uncovered 'talking points' to argue in favor of the capital gains income tax, saying if farmers and ranchers can make $250,000 in profit each year working less than half time, they can afford to pay 7% on all profits above $250,000.
Half-Time Farmers Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A public records request recently uncovered 'talking points' to argue in favor of the capital gains income tax, saying if farmers and ranchers can make $250,000 in profit each year working less than half time, they can afford to pay 7% on all profits above $250,000.
Fish Eating Fish and Potato Sales Catch Up
The Agribusiness Update
Study in California finds protected salmon being eaten by predator fish, and potato sales catch up to pre-pandemic levels.
Georgia Burn Ban and U.S. Beef Gains EU Access
The Agribusiness Update
A ban on outdoor burning began May 1 in 54 Georgia counties, and U.S. beef gains additional access in European Union.
CFAP2 Opens for Farmers and Drought in Western States
The Agribusiness Update
The Coronavirus Food Assistance Program opens for applications for Round 2, and Drought expected to complicate growing season in Western States.
Ag Research Spending Flattens and Ag Aviation & Drones
The Agribusiness Update
Ag research has flattened over the past decade, and National Ag Aviation Association urges drone flyers to watch out for manned aircraft as fields are treated aerially.
U.S./China Trade & Beef Opportunities and Rural Broadband House Priority
The Agribusiness Update
The U.S./China trade agreement's Phase One brings opportunities for U.S. beef and pork, and House Ag Committee Chair David Scott says rural broadband is a priority.
Restaurant Closure Survey and USTR Tai on Trade with China
The Agribusiness Update
Survey shows nearly half of Americans watched favorite restaurant close during pandemic, and new U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai will be tough on trade with China.
U.S. Field Crop Values Soar and USTR Tai on Trade with China
The Agribusiness Update
The value estimates on U.S. field and miscellaneous crops soar since 2019, and new USTR Katherine Tai talks tough trade with China.
Dairy Overtime Ruling Pt 3
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Washington State Supreme Court ruling strikes down state's exemption from paying farmworkers time-and-a-half for overtime.