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Georgia Storms Hit Crops and Cosmic Crisp Volume Soars
The Agribusiness Update
A series of storms last week brought thunder, rain, tornados, and hail to several Georgia counties, and Cosmic Crisp apple volume continues to climb its way to the top.
60-day Deadline for Chlorpyrifos and Meth Found in Strawberries
The Agribusiness Update
A federal appeals court has given the EPA 60 days to either ban chlorpyrifos or set newer-safer exposure exposure levels, and Border Patrol discovers $82.5 million dollars worth of meth hidden in fresh strawberry shipment from Mexico.
Florida Tomato Handling and U.S. Potato Victory in Mexico
The Agribusiness Update
USDA withdraws proposed handling requirements for Florida tomatoes, and NPC cheers as Mexico's Supreme Court overturns ruling preventing import of fresh U.S. Potatoes.
California Almond Acreage and Potato Victory in Mexico
The Agribusiness Update
California almond acreage for 2020 is up from 2019, and NPC applauds Mexican Supreme Court that overturns ruling allowing U.S. fresh potato imports.
Governor Kemp Signs Two Ag Bills and Online Grocery Sales Jump
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signs ag bills naming pecan the state nut and farm equipment right-of-way on state roads, and online grocery sales jump higher.
Cotton Prices Bullish and New Zealand Stops Sea Exports of Livestock
The Agribusiness Update
Cotton prices on USDA's latest WASDE report look bullish, and New Zealand stopping sea exports of livestock.
Record Agricultural Exports and New Purple Tomatoes
The Agribusiness Update
Record agricultural exports contribute to favorable economic conditions, and Oregon State University develops new anti-oxidant rich purple tomato called Midnight Roma.
Nurseries Plant Demand Up and California Avocado Demand Strong
The Agribusiness Update
With more people at home during the pandemic, nurseries are find high demand for food plants, and California avocado demand remains strong.
NASCAR GA Peanut Partnership and Plant Demand Grows
The Agribusiness Update
NASCAR and the Georgia Peanut Commission partner for Be Your Own Hero Foundation, and nurseries are reporting a higher demand for food plants during pandemic.
Washington Wine Grape Harvest Pt 3
Fruit Grower Report
Washington's 2020 wine grape harvest comes in smaller, but the wine quality is higher.
Washington Wine Grape Harvest Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Washington's 2020 wine grape harvest comes in smaller, but the wine quality is higher.
Washington Wine Grape Harvest Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Washington's 2020 wine grape harvest comes in smaller, but the wine quality is higher.
Vilsack's Climate Change Policy and Meat Packers COVID Rates Plunge
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack lays out his system to alleviate climate change, and COVID cases among meat and poultry workers plunge.
Farm Income-Land Values Up and Tractor-Combine Sales Higher
The Agribusiness Update
USDA numbers show farm income and land values surge, and Tractor and Combine sales higher in both U.S. and Canada.
Cell-Grown Meat Grows and Vegetable Imports Climb
The Agribusiness Update
Cell-grown meat operations grow six-fold in 2020, and Vegetable imports to U.S. soar during pandemic.
Wheat, Corn, Soy Futures Higher and Disadvantaged Farmers Relief
The Agribusiness Update
Futures are higher for wheat, corn and soy in the latest WASDE report, and House Ag Committee approves $4-billion debt relief for disadvantaged farmers.
Retail Potato Sales Higher and Net Farm Income Forecast Lower
The Agribusiness Update
With more people cooking from home in 2020, retail potato sales jumped 16%, and USDA forecasts that Net Farm Income will be 8.1% in 2021.
Retail Potato Sales Higher and Net Farm Income Forecast Lower
The Agribusiness Update
With more people cooking from home in 2020, retail potato sales jumped 16%, and USDA forecasts that Net Farm Income will be 8.1% in 2021.
Alfafarmers Welcome Tuberville and U.S. Pork Exports Soar
The Agribusiness Update
Alabama Farmers Federation welcomes Senator Tommy Tuberville's appointment to the Senate Ag Committee, and U.S. Pork exports in 2020 top 2019 record.
Gas Tax and Agriculture Pt 3
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A series of policy changes being pushed by Democrats in Olympia would push Washington to the highest gas tax in the nation.