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Wildfires and Power Outages and Screwworm Draws Closer
The Agribusiness Update
California farmers suffer some of the worst impacts of increasing wildfires, losing crops to fire and smoke, and planned power outages, and Mexico’s Ag Ministry says another case of New World Screwworm was reported in Nuevo Leon, which borders the U.S.
Wildfires and Power Outages and Screwworm Draws Closer
The Agribusiness Update
California farmers suffer some of the worst impacts of increasing wildfires, losing crops to fire and smoke, and planned power outages, and Mexico’s Ag Ministry says another case of New World Screwworm was reported in Nuevo Leon, which borders the U.S.
California Fig Use Expansion and Farmer's Share of Food Dollar Down
The Agribusiness Update
California figs are increasingly showing up in different culinary takes on familiar dishes, and “Farmers’ Share of the Food Dollar” highlights how little family farmers earn compared to how much consumers pay.
Non-Dairy Milk Options in Schools and USDA Deputy Secretary Confirmed
The Agribusiness Update
Several groups applaud the Senate Ag Committee’s actions on increasing non-dairy milk options in schools, and key U.S. agriculture groups congratulated Stephen Vaden on his confirmation as USDA Deputy Secretary.
Non-Dairy Milk Options in Schools and USDA Deputy Secretary Confirmed
The Agribusiness Update
Several groups applaud the Senate Ag Committee’s actions on increasing non-dairy milk options in schools, and key U.S. agriculture groups congratulated Stephen Vaden on his confirmation as USDA Deputy Secretary.
California's Overtime Law Not Working and USDA Warns of Job Cuts
The Agribusiness Update
UC-Berkeley, assistant professor Alexandra Hill's research shows California’s 2016 agricultural overtime law has not achieved its goal of increasing earnings for farmworkers, and USDA warns that major staff cuts are coming, offices closed, and people will be forced to relocate.
Solar Project on Farmland and H5N1 in Dairy Cattle Beatable
The Agribusiness Update
More than 70% of large-scale, commercial solar development in rural areas occurred on agricultural land, and Federal officials say H5N1 outbreaks in dairy cattle can be eliminated.
Solar Project on Farmland and H5N1 in Dairy Cattle Beatable
The Agribusiness Update
More than 70% of large-scale, commercial solar development in rural areas occurred on agricultural land, and Federal officials say H5N1 outbreaks in dairy cattle can be eliminated.
Colorado River Water Conservation on Hold and Farm Finances Remain Concern
The Agribusiness Update
Farmers in California’s Imperial Valley have put Colorado River water conservation plans on hold over concerns that reduced farm water use could result in habitat loss for three endangered species, and the Federal Reserve reports that farm finances remain a concern.
Colorado River Water Conservation on Hold and Farm Finances Remain Concern
The Agribusiness Update
Farmers in California’s Imperial Valley have put Colorado River water conservation plans on hold over concerns that reduced farm water use could result in habitat loss for three endangered species, and the Federal Reserve reports that farm finances remain a concern.
Panhandle Watermelon Festival and Hold and Farm Finances Remain Concern
The Agribusiness Update
It’s almost time to enter your finest melons in the Big Melon Contest at the Panhandle Watermelon Festival, and the Federal Reserve reports that farm finances remain a concern.
Cyber Attacks in Ag
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Cyberattacks are increasing at an alarming rate, including against industrial systems U.S. agriculture relies on.
Reducing Walnut Rancidity So Consumers Can Enjoy Eating the Product
California Tree Nut Report
Urban Ag Grant Applications and El Niño to La Niña Year
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA is accepting grant applications to support urban agriculture and innovative production, and the 2024 growing season is expected to see a transition from El Niño to La Niña in late summer through early fall.
California Biofuel Plant and USDA Specialty Crop Investment
The Agribusiness Update
E-T-F Trends says plans for a biofuel plant in California could spur more investors to take a closer look at agricultural commodities, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announced USDA investments designed to support the U.S. specialty crops industry.