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California's Cleaner Fleets Regulations and Thanksgiving Dinner Price Higher
The Agribusiness Update
California air regulators consider regulations to phase out big rigs and trucks with zero-emission electric vehicles, and your Thanksgiving dinner will cost more this year.
University of Florida Flower Bud Advisories and Thanksgiving Dinner Prices Up
The Agribusiness Update
University of Florida Flower Bud Advisories and Thanksgiving Dinner will cost you more this year.
California Harnesses Cow Power and Specialty Crop Insurance
The Agribusiness Update
The Golden State becomes leader in harnessing "Cow Power" to produce renewable fuels, and California farmers purchase the most Federal Crop Insurance for Specialty Crops.
Pumpkin Patch Crowds and Food Index Up Slightly
The Agribusiness Update
With pandemic lockdowns behind us, pumpkin patches and other agritourism venues are looking for bigger crowds, and the Food Price Index rises slightly.
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.
Pork and Beef Exports Up Slightly and Food Price Index Down
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. pork and beef exports were both up slightly in August, and the Food Price Index down slightly for sixth consecutive month.
U.S. Export Values Growing and Food Prices Continue to Climb
The Agribusiness Update
Agriculture's share of the continued growth in the value of U.S. food exports has steadily increased, and food price index increases at smallest monthly rate since December.
Rural Mainstreet Index Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Rural Mainstreet Index drops for fifth-straight month, but survey finds two first-time worries for Ag Bankers.
Rural Mainstreet Index Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Rural Mainstreet Index drops for fifth-straight month, but survey finds two first-time worries for Ag Bankers.
Farm Loan Defaults Remain Low Despite Ag Bankers' Concerns
Farm of the Future
Economics professor Dr. Ernie Goss analyzes the numbers from the Rural Mainstreet Index.
Great Florida Cattle Drive and Gas Prices Down Again
The Agribusiness Update
The Great Florida Cattle Drive is coming up in December, and gas prices drop for the 10th straight week.
Fresh Fruits & Vegetables for Young Consumers and Gas Prices Down Again
The Agribusiness Update
Produce marketers are working to increase consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables for younger consumers, and gas prices fall for the 10th straight week.
Carbon Market Interest Low and Ukraine Grain Exports Higher
The Agribusiness Update
Agricultural carbon market options aren't attracting many farmers, and grain exports from Ukraine show a spike after port agreement with Russia.
Farmer Sentiment Index Up 6 Points and American Cropland Prices Higher
The Agribusiness Update
The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer farmer sentiment index rose six points in July, and the sale price for good cropland in rural America continues upward.
Georgia Disaster Designations and Next Gen Fuels Act
The Agribusiness Update
USDA designates 10 Georgia counties for disaster eligibility for emergency loans, and legislation called the Next Generation Fuels Act introduced in both the House and Senate.
Strawberry Genes Fight Deadly Disease and Next Gen Fuels Act
The Agribusiness Update
UC Davis researchers find a gene in strawberries that may ward off deadly Fusarium wilt, and legislation introduced called the Next Generation Fuels Act in both House and Senate.
California Pistachio Expansion and CPI Highest in 41 Years
The Agribusiness Update
California Pistachios are becoming the fastest-growing tree nut in terms of acreage expansion, and the Consumer Price Index sees highest increase since 1981.
Vidalia Onion Recall and CPI Increase Highest Since 1981
The Agribusiness Update
Select Vidalia onions have been recalled because of potential listeria contamination, and Consumer Price Index sees highest increase since 1981.
Ag Bankers Predict Recession for Rural Economy
Southeast Regional Ag News
The June Rural Mainstreet Index from Creighton University sank into negative territory for the first time since September of 2020.