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California Ag Tech Show and China's Soybean Purchases
The Agribusiness Update
Ag technology took center stage at a field day last month as a dozen developers showed off “smart” weeders, autonomous bird hazers and an autonomous lettuce harvester, and China purchased about 1 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans last week, providing a boost to American growers.
Heads up drivers
Idaho Ag Today
There’s a #BrakeForHarvest public service announcement campaign for the current harvest season, warning drivers to use extra caution while driving.
AI at University of Califorina Field Day and Mexico Tomato Dumping
The Agribusiness Update
Latest AI innovations from five ag technology companies demonstrated at the recent University of California field day, and Court of International Trade confirmed findings that Mexican companies dumped tomatoes into the U.S. market at significant margins.
Farm Labor Stories False and NCBA Applauds ACRES Act
The Agribusiness Update
California Farm Bureau dispels rumors claiming immigration enforcement raids caused widespread labor shortages for citrus harvest in the Central Valley, and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association applauds House passage of the ACRES Act and the Fix Our Forests Act.
Farm Labor Stories False and NCBA Applauds ACRES Act
The Agribusiness Update
California Farm Bureau dispels rumors claiming immigration enforcement raids caused widespread labor shortages for citrus harvest in the Central Valley, and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association applauds House passage of the ACRES Act and the Fix Our Forests Act.
CattleCon 2025 and Autonomous Harvester Growth
The Agribusiness Update
CattleCon 2025 is coming up, February 4-6 in San Antonio, and it’s not too to make plans to join cattlemen and women for this event, and the autonomous harvester market is expected to record a 12% annual growth rate between 2024 and 2032.
Challenges of the Custom Harvesting Industry
Farm of the Future
Many farmers across the country rely on the services of custom harvesters for a wide variety of crops.
California Seeing Less Snow & Rain and Deere a Hit at Consumer Electronics Show
The Agribusiness Update
Unlike 2023, California snowfall and rain has sharply diminished so far this year, and John Deere showed off its future farmer-focused technology, including radio still playing a big part of the in-cab entertainment system, at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
Farm to School Conference and Deere a Hit at Consumer Electronics Show
The Agribusiness Update
The Florida Department of Agriculture will be sharing with famers at the Farm to School conference in Orlando March 6-8, and John Deere showed off its future farmer-focused technology, including radio still playing a big part of the in-cab entertainment system, at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
New California Ag Laws and Combine Sales Healthy in 2022
The Agribusiness Update
New California laws are expected to impact farm operations and exports, and Association of Equipment Manufacturers reports 2022 closes out with healthy combine sales.
National Peanut Board CEO to Retire and Combine Sales End 2022 Healthy
The Agribusiness Update
National Peanut Board President Bob Parker announces he will retire at the end of 2023, and the Association of Equipment Manufacturers report combine harvester sales finish 2022 with healthy sales.
California Almonds Hopeful for 2023 and Americans Pay More for Vegetables
The Agribusiness Update
California almond growers are hoping for a more prosperous 2023 following a year of drought and water problems, and Americans are paying up to 40% more for vegetables and drought is the big reason why.
Florida Grows Christmas Trees and Americans Pay More for Vegetables
The Agribusiness Update
Florida, known for palm and citrus trees, also grows Christmas trees, and Americans pay more for vegetables in 2021 thanks to drought.
California Winegrape Heat Mitigation and 2nd Railroad Union Votes No
The Agribusiness Update
California winegrape growers try high-wire trellises to mitigate effects of heat, and the second railroad union votes to reject contract settlement.
SW Georgia Irrigation Wells Sign Up and 2nd Railroad Union Votes No
The Agribusiness Update
The sign-up period is open for new cost-share program for irrigation wells in Southwest Georgia, and the second railroad union votes to reject contract settlement.
John Deere Chooses Louisiana Over China
Southeast Regional Ag News
John Deere recently announced it is investing $29.8 million to begin manufacturing cotton harvesters in the United States instead of China.
NCBA on Google's New Sustainability Feature and Railroad Union Votes N0
The Agribusiness Update
National Cattlemen's Beef Association condemns Google's new sustainability feature calling it bias against beef, and largest railroad union votes no on new contract with strike pending.
Grocery Prices Climb and E15's Universal Compatibility
The Agribusiness Update
Led by beef,pork and poultry, grocery prices climb at fastest rate since 2008, and Growth Energy study shows E15's universal compatibility with today's vehicles.
Florida Citrus for Christmas and Global Food Prices Rise
The Agribusiness Update
Florida citrus would make a wonderful Christmas gift for you family and loved ones, and global food prices continued rise.
Fuel and Fertilizer Costs in California and Global Food Prices Rise
The Agribusiness Update
Rising fuel and fertilizer costs are impacting California farmers, and Global food prices continue to rise.