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Diesel Prices Higher Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
GasBuddy’s Patrick De Haan says the forecast for diesel prices … is gloomy.
Diesel Prices Higher Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
GasBuddy’s Patrick De Haan says the forecast for diesel prices … is gloomy.
A Georgian Look at Idalia’s Impact
Southeast Regional Ag News
Early damage assessments included down pecan trees and crop loss, twisted but recoverable cotton, and tobacco on the ground that’ll likely be unable to be harvested.
Poultry Mortality in Idalia’s Wake
Southeast Regional Ag News
Speculation is mounting and a week after Hurricane Idalia hit Florida, the livestock body count is climbing higher, especially in poultry operations.
Farm Bill & Organic and Federal Milk Marketing Order Talks
The Agribusiness Update
Organic farmers could have more political sway in Farm Bill negotiations, and Federal Milk Marketing Order hearings begin.
Farm Bill & Organic and Federal Milk Marketing Order Talks
The Agribusiness Update
Organic farmers could have more political sway in Farm Bill negotiations, and Federal Milk Marketing Order hearings begin.
Farm Bill Extension and Plant-based Meats Slowed
The Agribusiness Update
House Ag Chair GT Thompson says, "We're probably going to need an extension," referring to the 2023 Farm Bill, and U.S. consumers remain interested in plant-based meat alternatives, but higher prices have slowed purchases.
Possible Dam Suits Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A lawsuit could be on the way from four conservation groups, calling for actions to address high water temperatures that could include breeching lower Snake River dams.
Possible Dam Suits Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A lawsuit could be on the way from four conservation groups, calling for actions to address high water temperatures that could include breeching lower Snake River dams.
UGA Research on Temperature Variation and Farm Bill and Prop 12
The Agribusiness Update
Even minor temperature variations can have a significant impact on plants, animals and insects, and the House Ag Chair plans to use the upcoming farm bill to deal with California’s Prop 12.
Cattle Inventory Falls
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Bernt Nelson, American Farm Bureau Federation Economist, says the USDA Cattle Inventory Report showed a larger decline than analysts expected.
Food Dollar Share of Fourth of July and Ag Market Concentration
The Agribusiness Update
The National Farmers Union released the 2023 numbers for the Farmers’ Share of the Food Dollar Report for the Fourth of July cookout, and the USDA’s Economic Research Service looked into ag market concentration and its impact on competition.
Bird Gard Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Are bird pests giving you fits around your crops, cutting into your production? Sisters, Oregon-based Bird Gard may be able to help.
Bird Gard Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Are bird pests giving you fits around your crops, cutting into your production? Sisters, Oregon-based Bird Gard may be able to help.
Lab-Grown Vs Retail Beef and USDA Emergency Relief Deadline
The Agribusiness Update
Researchers have found that lab-grown or “cultivated” meat’s environmental impact is likely significantly higher than retail beef, and USDA is extending deadlines for the Emergency Relief Program and Pandemic Assistance.
Legislative Recap Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
The most recent legislative session is now behind us as the ag community looks back at what amounts to not much progress made either for or against the industry.
Legislative Recap Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
The most recent legislative session is now behind us as the ag community looks back at what amounts to not much progress made either for or against the industry.
West Coast Port Negotiations and Growers Automation Spending Up
The Agribusiness Update
Failed labor negotiations at West Coast ports is impacting red mead exports with periodic work stoppages, and growers are now spending an average of $500,000 a year on automation in response to labor shortage.
SNAP and the Farm Bill Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The 2023 Farm Bill will be the first in history to cost over $1 trillion. Senate Ag Committee chief economist, John Newton gives us one of the big reasons why.