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Frozen Vs Fresh Raspberries
Fruit Grower Report
Washington state is widely known for the red raspberries they grow for the frozen market, most of them in the northwest corner of the state.
Farm Bill Expires, What is Going on With Sulphur?
Line on Agriculture
The 2018 Farm Bill’s expiration has put new Conservation Reserve Program contracts and some other agricultural programs on hold. Meanwhile, sulfur supply concerns—including restricted exports and disruptions to global trade—are creating uncertainty for farmers, even though sulfur-based fertilizers were unexpectedly cheap this summer.
The Poultry Vaccine Science Behind “Turkey Herpes”
California Ag Today
Researchers look to improve recombinant HVT vaccines used against major poultry diseases.
Sulfur Prices Need Help and China's Soybean Purchases
The Agribusiness Update
Florida lawmakers are urging the Trump administration to address sharply higher sulfur prices that threaten domestic phosphate fertilizer production and increase costs, and China purchased about 1 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans last week, providing a boost to American growers.
Frozen Vs Fresh Raspberries
Fruit Grower Report
Washington state is widely known for the red raspberries they grow for the frozen market, most of them in the northwest corner of the state.
US Phosphate Plant Coming Online, AFBF Against Beef Import Plan
Line on Agriculture
The U.S. livestock industry is concerned following President Trump's decision to remove import tariffs on beef, which could lower grocery prices but negatively impact domestic cattle producers. The AFBF, along with other associations, is communicating with the White House and Congress to oppose this move. Meanwhile, a new phosphate fertilizer plant in Wagaman, Louisiana, is set to reduce U.S. dependency on imported phosphate by up to 60%, producing 1.3 million metric tons annually. This developm
Securing Diesel Supplies
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
As work on the farm continues, global inventories of diesel fuel remain tight, thanks to the Strait of Hormuz being essentially closed as the war with Iran continues.
Meat Processing Plant Shutters, Wheat Production Outlook, El Niño Predicted
Line on Agriculture
Tyson Foods' closure of a beef processing facility in Illinois, capable of handling 3,000 cattle daily, has disrupted the supply chain. The World Agricultural Outlook Board has reduced the EU's wheat production estimate by 1.8 million tons due to extreme summer heat, impacting the yield and bringing the forecast to 134.2 million tons, down 11 million tons from last year. A potential historic El Niño event in the U.S., which could alter winter weather patterns.
Animal Disease Lab Move, Federal Crop Insurance Changes
Line on Agriculture
The final days of the animal disease laboratory at Plum Island, New York will end soon as the transition continues into the new National Bio and Agro Defense Facility in Kansa.
USDA makes changes to crop insurance.
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Sulfur Shortage Looming
Line on Agriculture
Another impending issue for US agriculture is a sulfur crisis due to geopolitics and China purchasing it for mining operations.
The Phosphate Crisis - Part Three
Farm of the Future
Relative to the rest of the world, North America has a lot of advantages when it comes to fertilizer.
The Phosphate Crisis - Part Two
Farm of the Future
Geopolitical conflict has put a strain on fertilizer supply chains, not least of which being phosphate products.