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Easing Weather Impact on Crops and Ethanol in Fuel Saves Drivers Billions
The Agribusiness Update
University of Florida researchers are looking for ways to make crops more resilient to severe weather like hurricanes, and a UC-Berkeley study shows adding low-cost ethanol to the nation's gas supply saves Americans billions.
Congratulations and a Prize You Don't Want to Win
Southeast Regional Ag News
Two southeast Senators receive crucial subcommittee appointments and we identify the county most impacted by Hurricane Ian.
Hurricane Ian Caused Over $1 billion in Damages
Southeast Regional Ag News
The new report from the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences set the estimated overall production losses at $1.03 billion.
Florida Farm Bureaus Raise Disaster Funds and AFBF-Deere MOU on Repairs
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Farm Bureau members pull together to raise funds for members hurt by Hurrican Ian, and American Farm Bureau and John Deere sign Memorandum of Understanding allowing farmers and ranchers to repair their own equipment.
Hurricane Hunter
Line on Agriculture
Atmospheric physicist Bill Pekny who also trained in meteorology had a pretty rock 'n' roll beginning to his career.
Florida Hurricane Ian Figures and California Farm Bureau Farm Bill Input
The Agribusiness Update
Preliminary numbers are in from the Florida Department of Agriculture on losses from Hurricane Ian, and the California Farm Bureau offers input for 2023 Farm Bill.
John Deere Chooses Louisiana Over China
Southeast Regional Ag News
John Deere recently announced it is investing $29.8 million to begin manufacturing cotton harvesters in the United States instead of China.
Hurrican Ian Estimates in Florida and E15 to Replenish Fuel Supply
The Agribusiness Update
Preliminary assessments of the agricultural losses tied to Hurricane Ian hit $1.5 billion, and National Corn Growers Association calls on policymakers to use ethanol as a solution to the nation's fuel supply problems.
Florida Lawmakers Call for Disaster Declaration and Online Grocery Sales Improve
The Agribusiness Update
Florida lawmakers call on USDA to declare a disaster area in counties impacted by Hurricane Ian, and online grocery sales improve in third-quarter.
FL Farm Bureau Annual Meeting Kicks Off in Orlando
Southeast Regional Ag News
We talk with John Walt Boatright, Director of National Affairs for FFBF.
Hurricane Ian Damage Estimates and Bayer to Challenge PCB Decision
The Agribusiness Update
Hurricane Ian damage to Florida crops estimated as much as $1.56 billion dollars, and Bayer set to challenge a $275 million decision for exposure to PCBs.
Florida Ag Losses Could Reach $1.56 Billion
Southeast Regional Ag News
Citrus, cattle, vegetable and melon operations among the hardest hit according to a University of Florida report on Tuesday
Hurricane Ian Impact in Florida and Food Price Index Up Slightly
The Agribusiness Update
Damage from Hurricane Ian on Florida crops is being assessed, and the food price index sees a slight rise in September.
Orange Forecast Down and SCOTUS Hears Prop 12 Case
The Agribusiness Update
The U.S. orange forecast is down, but Florida down even further thanks to Hurricane Ian, and the Supreme Court hears case brought by the AFBF and NPPC regarding California's Prop 12.
Water Intake Technology and Smithfield Sends Food to Florida
The Agribusiness Update
University of California, Davis, researchers continue testing high-tech processes for detecting how thirsty their trees are to help make better irrigation decisions, and Smithfield Foods sends tons of food to Fort Myers, Florida for hurricane victims.
Hurrican Ian Damages Florida Crops and NCBA on WOTUS Rule Changes
The Agribusiness Update
Damage from Hurricane Ian being assessed on Florida crops, and National Cattlemen's Beef Association calls on EPA to hold off on WOTUS rulemaking.
Disaster Assistance for Hurricane-Affected Areas
Southeast Regional Ag News
As farmers and ranchers assess damages from Hurricane Ian, the American Farm Bureau Federation is sharing the many programs available to help.
Atlantic Hurricane Season Begins and Food Production Creates Jobs
The Agribusiness Update
Atlantic Hurricane season began June 1, and agriculture and food production create large number of U.S. jobs.
Alabama's Moore on Hurricane Relief and U.S. Ag Output Triples Since 1948
The Agribusiness Update
Alabama Rep. Barry Moore asks Ag Secretary Vilsack for update on hurricane insurance protection, and U.S. Ag Output nearly triples between 1948 and 2017.
In Spite of Hurricane Ida and Top Pumpkin Producing States
The Agribusiness Update
Ag giants like Archer-Daniels,Midland and Bunge likely to turn in solid earning in spite of challenges brought by Hurricane Ida, and we look at the top pumpkin producing states during the season that screams pumpkins.