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AgGeorgia Farm Credit Hurricane Response and Irrigated Cropland Acres Down
The Agribusiness Update
AgGeorgia Farm Credit has announced its response to Hurricane Helene’s historic damage inflicted across Georgia, and the latest USDA Census of Agriculture data shows just under 55 million acres of U.S. cropland was irrigated in 2022, the lowest since 1992.
ZONING PROBLEMS Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Some folks in the Walla Walla valley have concerns about potential zoning changes, currently under review, that would allow RV lots in agricultural zones that could destroy the agricultural and historic value in the heart of the Cayuse homeland.
ZONING PROBLEMS Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Some folks in the Walla Walla valley have concerns about potential zoning changes, currently under review, that would allow RV lots in agricultural zones that could destroy the agricultural and historic value in the heart of the Cayuse homeland.
California Flood Aquifer Recharge and Ag Export Values Decline
The Agribusiness Update
California’s historically wet winter motivated greater adoption of a water management strategy known as flood-managed aquifer recharge, and ag export values in FY 2023 declined while imports narrowly increased.
American Peanuts to Japan and Ag Export Values Decline
The Agribusiness Update
The American Peanut Council led a trade delegation to Japan to meet with ag and trade officials, and ag export values in FY 2023 declined while imports narrowly increased.
Hilary Hits California Table Grapes and Farm Income Expected Down in 2024
The Agribusiness Update
California table grape growers suffer major crop losses after Tropical Storm Hilary slams vineyards, and U.S. farm income will decline modestly in 2024 and then run at historically high levels in the near term.
Corn Production Varies and Farm Income Expected Down in 2024
The Agribusiness Update
Corn production in Southern states expected to vary, and U.S. farm income will decline modestly in 2024 and then run at historically high levels in the near term.
Corn Used for Fuel Higher and Farm Credit System's Income Down
The Agribusiness Update
USDA data shows corn used to make ethanol and other fuels increased month-to-month in June but were down year-over-year, and the Farm Credit System’s combined net income decreased 1.4% to $1.78 billion for the three and six months ending on June 30.
Recognizing Alabama’s Historic Farms
Southeast Regional Ag News
The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) is now accepting applications for their annual Century & Heritage (C & H) Farm and Bicentennial Farm programs.
Salmonella in Raw Chicken Products and Ag Lending Boosted
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA's FSIS declares salmonella a contaminant in certain raw chicken products, and larger loans continue to boost farm lending.
US Beef Exports Remain High and Energy Prices to Remain High
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. beef exports maintained their remarkable pace in April, and U.S. energy prices expected to remain historically high through 2023.
ERP Payments Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Relief could soon be on the way for farmers and ranchers impacted by last year's historic heat wave and other natural disasters.
ERP Payments Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Relief could soon be on the way for farmers and ranchers impacted by last year's historic heat wave and other natural disasters.
California Tomato Production Down and Cow Milk Consumption Off
The Agribusiness Update
California's anticipated tomato production is down from last year, and per capita consumption of fluid cow's milk continues to slide downward.
GA Peanut Annual Research Day and Cow Milk Consumption Down
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Peanut Commission holds annual Research Report Day, and per capita milk consumption continues downward trend.
EPA Helps Gulf Region Farmers and China to Raise Pork Tariffs
The Agribusiness Update
The EPA announces $12-million to help farmers in Gulf of Mexico watershed, and China set to raise pork import tariffs.
Heat Wave Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
If you live in the PNW, you're unlikely to escape some extremely hot temps over the next week.
Heat Wave Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
If you live in the PNW, you're unlikely to escape some extremely hot temps over the next week.
Dams and Salmon Study Pt 4
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
In spite of the Idaho Representative Mike Simpson's proposal for removing Snake River dams to protect salmon, a recent study shows why the dams ARE NOT the problem.
Dams and Salmon Study Pt 3
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
In spite of the Idaho Representative Mike Simpson's proposal for removing Snake River dams to protect salmon, a recent study shows why the dams ARE NOT the problem.