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Ag Trade Deficit Down
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Big news from the USDA that America’s ag trade deficit has dropped significantly in the past year.
Farmers Sound Alarm
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall says Congress must take action now to ensure that farmers and ranchers can survive.
More Farm Assistance Needed
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
While some progress has been made in stabilizing the farm economy through the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program and Emergency Commodity Assistance Program, recent numbers show farmers still need help.
U.S. Cattle Inventory Low and Higher Beef Prices Okay
The Agribusiness Update
The U.S. cattle inventory is historically low, and that trend could take some time to turn around, and when retail prices reach record-high levels, the demand usually plummets quickly, unless that product is U.S. beef.
Uncertain Trade Sends Crop Sales Down and Bird Flu in Mammals Doubles
The Agribusiness Update
Uncertainty surrounding tariffs on key U.S. trading partners has pulled new-crop sales well below historical averages, and new report shows outbreaks of bird flu in mammals doubled in 2024 putting more humans at risk.
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.
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.
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.
Ag Policy in New Administration Pt 3
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ag policies will face different challenges in Congress under the Biden Administration.
Ag Policy in New Administration Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ag policies will face different challenges in Congress under the Biden Administration.