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Dairy Donations in Savannah and Farmers Being Financially Cautious
The Agribusiness Update
The International Dairy Foods Foundation and several leading dairy companies donated a truckload of milk and $10,000 to Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia food bank to address hunger in the greater Savannah area, and disappointing 2023 growing season results are influencing farmer decisions this year.
Organic Fresh Produce Grows and Farmland Ownership Evolving
The Agribusiness Update
For the second quarter in a row, organic fresh produce grew slightly in year-over-year sales and volume, and the landscape of land ownership has evolved over the past 25 years as a generational transfer of ownership takes place.
Organic Fresh Produce Grows and Farmland Ownership Evolving
The Agribusiness Update
For the second quarter in a row, organic fresh produce grew slightly in year-over-year sales and volume, and the landscape of land ownership has evolved over the past 25 years as a generational transfer of ownership takes place.
World Food Prize Laureates Call for Continued Anti-Hunger Funding
Farm of the Future
The world is living in the most conflict-affected time since 1975 according to the Uppsala Data Conflict program.
Feeding Florida's FFB Awards and Tractor Sales Higher
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Farm Bureau awarded “Feeding Florida” $100,000 to combat hunger while supporting Florida farmers and ranchers statewide, and unit sales of four-wheel-drive ag tractors experienced a notable upswing, closing the third quarter in a strong position.
Sun Protection and Port Negotiations Continue
The Agribusiness Update
Farmers and ranchers encouraged to protect themselves from sun damage, and West Coast Port negotiations continue.
Ag Retail Outlook Good and Right-To-Repair Legislation
The Agribusiness Update
The outlook for agricultural retailers is favorable for 2023, and Ag groups urge passage of Right-To-Repair legislation.
Ag Retail Outlook Good and Right-To-Repair Legislation
The Agribusiness Update
The outlook for agricultural retailers is favorable for 2023, and Ag groups urge passage of Right-To-Repair legislation.
Ag Groups to White House Conference and Beef Exports Higher
The Agribusiness Update
Twelve ag groups request seat at table for White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health, and U.S. beef exports higher again in July.
Florida Trade Act Investigation and U.S. Beef Exports Higher
The Agribusiness Update
A bipartisan group of Florida's Congressional delegation files Section 301 petition on behalf of state's fruit and vegetable growers, and U.S. beef exports higher in July.
Ag Economy Barometer Down and Global Hunger Grows
The Agribusiness Update
The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer again lower in June, and United Nation's report shows global hunger rose in 2021.
California Water Rights Certification and USDA Updates 3 Crop Insurance Options
The Agribusiness Update
California offers water diversion certification to ag producers, and USDA updates three key crop insurance options.
$50 million to Cotton/Wool Production and USDA Updates 3 Crop Insurance Options
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA is committing $50 million to assist eligible cotton and wool clothing producers, and USDA update three key crop insurance options.
A Focus on Food Waste
Southeast Regional Ag News
It's estimated that as much as one third of all food produced globally is wasted.
War and Grain Prices
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Russia-Ukraine war will severely challenge global grain production.
AFBF'S HARVEST FOR ALL
Line on Agriculture
An American Farm Bureau Federation program connects farmers and ranchers to those who are food insecure.
Ag Exports to Soar in 2022 and Farm Loan Limits Raised October 1st
The Agribusiness Update
USDA's Economic Research Service projects record highs in agricultural exports in 2022, and Farm Loan limits are higher as of October 1st.
California's Prop 12 to SCOTUS and USDA Invests to End Global Hunger
The Agribusiness Update
Two farm groups are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to invalidate California's voter-approved Prop 12 standards, and USDA invests $5-billion with the goal of ending hunger and malnutrition and building more sustainable, resilient and inclusive food systems.
U.S. Hunger Rate Drops to Pandemic Low and Ernst Slams Prop 12
The Agribusiness Update
The U.S. hunger rate drops to lowest rate since the pandemic began, and Iowa Senator Joni Ernst slams California's Prop 12.
Famers Tune Into Radio and Japan Tariff Increase on U.S. Beef Temporary
The Agribusiness Update
A new study shows farmers still tuning into radio to stay informed, and Japan puts temporary tariff hike on U.S. Beef imports.