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Russian River Water Solutions and Restaurant Closures
The Agribusiness Update
Farmers along California's Russian River are proposing solutions to water supply issues, and more data on restaurant closures caused by pandemic.
Nutrien's Ammonia Facility in Louisiana and Restaurant Closures
The Agribusiness Update
Nutrien is evaluating a Louisiana site for world's biggest clean ammonia facility, and the latest numbers for restaurant closures caused by pandemic.
Strawberry Demand Boosts Plantings and Rail Service Delays
The Agribusiness Update
Strong demand for strawberries has boosted plantings on California farms, and Growth Energy calls for action on rail delays.
Alabama Farm-City Committee Contests and Rail Service Delays
The Agribusiness Update
Alabama Farm-City Committee's poster, essay and video contests given inspiration by farmers, and Growth Energy calls for action on rail service delays.
Food Price Index Record and U.S. Beef Exports Strong in February
The Agribusiness Update
The UN's Food Price Index sets record, and U.S. Beef Exports remain strong in February.
Georgia Cotton Bale Assessment and Food Price Index Record
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia cotton producers votes to continue $1 per bale assessment that funds commission, and U.N. Food Price Index hits record.
Rising Food Prices Haven’t Trickled Down to the Farmer
California Ag Today
The USDA’s Economic Research Service says the Consumer Price Index for all food rose one percent from January to February. Food prices in February were 7.9 percent higher than in February 2021. Scott Brown, an associate extension professor of agricultural and applied economics at the University of Missouri, says while food prices have gone up, farmers aren’t getting an increasing share of the food dollar.
Are Higher Food Price Impacting Consumer Demand?
Southeast Regional Ag News
Gone to the grocery store lately? Food prices are up and climbing. Dr. Scott Brown discusses consumer demand.
Food Prices on the Rise… Again
California Ag Today
The most recent Consumer Price Index in February shows food prices rose 7.9 percent during the month. Scott Brown, an Associate Professor of Agricultural and Applied Economics at the University of Missouri Extension Service, says several factors are pushing prices higher.
Food Inflation Climbs and Senators Call for Energy Independence
The Agribusiness Update
Food inflation is up for the ninth straight month, and a group of farm-state Senators are calling on the White House to improve energy independence.
Food Prices Below Overall Inflation In 2021
Southeast Regional Ag News
Overall, food prices increased by an average of 3.9 percent last year compared to 2020. That number represents the highest annual increase since 2008.
New California Vineyard Acreage and U.S. Ag Sets Export Record
The Agribusiness Update
California winegrape growers expected to plant 15 to 18-thousand acres of new vineyards this year, and U.S. Agriculture Exports posts highest annual export levels on record.
Dairy Production Costs Climb and Per Acre Water Use Down
The Agribusiness Update
California dairy farmers may be earning more but also paying more for production, and USDA reports per-acre water usage on irrigated farmland continues to drop.
Georgia's 2021 Coldest Since 2014 and Per-Acre Water Usage Down
The Agribusiness Update
2021 was the coldest year Georgia has experienced since 2014, and USDA data shows per-acre water usage on irrigated land continues a 50+ year drop.
CPI for Food Higher and SCOTUS New Year Ag Cases
The Agribusiness Update
The Consumer Price Index for food trends higher in November, and Supreme Court could take up several cases the ag industry will be watching closely.
Farmworker Citizenship and Food Price Index Surges
The Agribusiness Update
The California Farm Bureau partners with immigration advocates to support U.S. Citizenship for employees, and Food Price Index surges.
Funds for Cotton Merchandisers and Food Price Index Surges
The Agribusiness Update
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Florida Citrus for Christmas and Global Food Prices Rise
The Agribusiness Update
Florida citrus would make a wonderful Christmas gift for you family and loved ones, and global food prices continued rise.