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Ring Rot discovery
Idaho Ag Today
University of Idaho Extension has published a new bulletin to help potato farmers recognize the symptoms of bacterial rot and protect their operations.
Winter Weather Forecast for Cold and NCBA on Dietary Guidelines
The Agribusiness Update
Following a frigid start to December in the eastern U.S., AccuWeather long-range forecaster Paul Pastelok is calling for waves of colder air throughout the winter, and The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is not happy with the questionable advice published in the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s latest report.
Georgia's AEWR Up 9% and NCBA on Dietary Guidelines
The Agribusiness Update
The U.S. Department of Labor announced Georgia’s Adverse Effect Wage Rate is expected to rise 9% to $16.08 per hour, an increase of $1.40, and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is not happy with the questionable advice published in the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s latest report.
California's Climate Disclosure Bills and H5N1 in Dairy Workers
The Agribusiness Update
A federal judge refused to halt enforcement of California’s climate disclosure bills, despite a legal challenge by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and a new study recently showed some dairy workers had signs of H5N1 infection even when they didn’t report feeling sick.
Hurricane Helene Losses and H5N1 in Dairy Workers
The Agribusiness Update
Ag production losses Florida experienced from Hurricane Helene have now been estimated between $40.3 million and $162.2 million, and a new study recently showed some dairy workers had signs of H5N1 infection even when they didn’t report feeling sick.
Most Beef from Small Farms and CDC Invests in H5N1 Protection
The Agribusiness Update
USDA data shows while there are a large number of cow-calf farms that raise beef, most are relatively small, and the CDC plans to spend up to $10 million to curb farmworker bird flu infections.
Citrus Greening in Organic and Food Insecurity Higher
The Agribusiness Update
Organic citrus growers and packers recognize the threat of the Asian citrus psyllid to their business and livelihood, and new research from USDA finds that in 2022, 12.8% of U.S. households were food insecure at some time during the year.
Citrus Greening in Organic and Food Insecurity Higher
The Agribusiness Update
Organic citrus growers and packers recognize the threat of the Asian citrus psyllid to their business and livelihood, and new research from USDA finds that in 2022, 12.8% of U.S. households were food insecure at some time during the year.
Inslee Denies Ag Worker Changes Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Governor Jay Inslee says agworkers will still follow COVID emergency rules until further notice.
Governor Denies Ag Worker Housing Changes Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Governor Jay Inslee denies request from Washington Farm Bureau and WAFLA to repeal emergency rules for ag workers.
Meatpacking COVID Numbers and Food Service Changes
The Agribusiness Update
The numbers show meatpacking industry hit hard by COVID infection rates, and changes likely as food service industry rebounds from pandemic challenges.
Wheat Profitability Projects Approved and Meatpackers COVID Cases Low
The Agribusiness Update
The National Wheat Foundation Board approves new projects aimed at profitability, and COVID cases among meat and poultry workers plunge.
Autumn Glory Apples Top-20 and Rural COVID Cases
The Agribusiness Update
Autumn Glory apples see sales and volume soar, and COVID-19 cases higher in rural communities with meatpacking facilities.
USDA Natural Resources in Florida and Rural COVID Infection Rate
The Agribusiness Update
USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida continues its work despite pandemic and destructive storms, and infections rates of COVID-19 higher in rural counties with meatpacking facilities.
Autumn Glory Apples Top-20 and Rural COVID Cases
The Agribusiness Update
Autumn Glory apples see sales and volume soar, and COVID-19 cases higher in rural communities with meatpacking facilities.
USDA Natural Resources in Florida and Rural COVID Infection Rate
The Agribusiness Update
USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida continues its work despite pandemic and destructive storms, and infections rates of COVID-19 higher in rural counties with meatpacking facilities.
COVID-19 Harvest Safety Pt 3
Fruit Grower Report
As tree fruit harvest ramps up, tree fruit growers want you to know they're taking the health and safety of their workers very seriously.
COVID-19 Harvest Safety Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
As tree fruit harvest ramps up, tree fruit growers want you to know they're taking the health and safety of their workers very seriously.
COVID-19 Harvest Safety Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
As tree fruit harvest ramps up, tree fruit growers want you to know they're taking the health and safety of their workers very seriously.