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California Winegrapes Too Good and 2023 Potato Harvest Data
The Agribusiness Update
California winegrape growers may be victims of their own success after harvesting a larger than average crop last fall, and a new report from the Ag Departments of the U.S., Mexico, and Canada reveals the 2023 North American Potato harvest data.
Latest WASDE Report and US Pork Exports Value Record
The Agribusiness Update
The February World Agricultural Supply and Demand
Estimates shows the 2023-24 U.S. corn outlook calling for lower food, seed, and industrial use and larger ending stocks, and U.S. pork exports set a value record in 2023.
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India Tariffs on Almonds and Walnuts and Farmers Slam WOTUS Modifications
The Agribusiness Update
India's removal of retaliatory tariffs on some U.S. farm products made almonds and walnuts from California less competitive, and farm groups say they’re disappointed in a revised WOTUS rule.
and Walnuts and Farmers Slam WOTUS Modifications
The Agribusiness Update
Pecan growers to receive forecast survey, and farm groups say they’re disappointed in a revised WOTUS rule.
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.
Larger California Almond Crop and U.S. Gas Prices Up
The Agribusiness Update
California almond farmers are expected to harvest a slightly larger crop this year, according to a new report from the USDA, and the nation's average gas price increased 2.1 cents last week to $3.55 per gallon with DIESEL was up 2.7 cents at $3.83.
California Alfalfa Supplies Rebound and Organic Production on Large Farms
The Agribusiness Update
Thanks to more rain, supplies of alfalfa hay and other forages in California have rebounded, and organic production becomes more concentrated on larger farms when consumer demand for organic increases.
Boosting Honeybee Immune System and Organic Production on Large Farms
The Agribusiness Update
University of Florida scientists have successfully tested a new way of boosting honeybees’ immune systems to help them fend off deadly viruses, and organic production becomes more concentrated on larger farms when consumer demand for organic increases.
U.S. Beef Production to Drop and Lab-Grown Beef's Carbon Footprint
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. beef production in 2024 will drop 8% to 24.7 billion pounds amid tighter cattle supplies, and a new report suggests lab-grown meat may have a larger carbon footprint than retail beef.
Ag Economy Barometer Drops in February and H-2A Labor Certification
The Agribusiness Update
The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer dropped five points in February, and the Department of Labor announced final rule to amend H-2A temporary labor certification regulations, but not everyone is happy.
APHIS Potato Wart Report Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A new report from the USDA's Animal Plant Health Inspection Service on the potato wart infestation on Canada's Prince Edward Island is out and confirms earlier concerns.
APHIS Potato Wart Report Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A new report from the USDA's Animal Plant Health Inspection Service on the potato wart infestation on Canada's Prince Edward Island is out and confirms earlier concerns.
Salmonella in Raw Chicken Products and Ag Lending Boosted
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA's FSIS declares salmonella a contaminant in certain raw chicken products, and larger loans continue to boost farm lending.
Salmonella in Raw Chicken Products and Ag Lending Boosted
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA's FSIS declares salmonella a contaminant in certain raw chicken products, and larger loans continue to boost farm lending.
Alabama's Down To Earth Day and China Trade Cheating Restitution Act
The Agribusiness Update
Alabama farmers and Governor establish March 31 as Down To Earth Day, and farm state lawmakers introduce China Trade Cheating Restitution Act.
Near Record Cherry Crop and USMEF Spring Conference
The Agribusiness Update
With cherry harvest about complete in California and about to start in Washington, a near record crop is expected, and U.S. Meat Export Federation holds its Spring Conference virtually and Market Diversification is a major topic of discussion.
Farmer's Share of Food Dollar and Dairies and Canadian Tariff Rates
The Agribusiness Update
Farmer's share of U.S. Food Dollar shrinking, and U.S. Dairies urge USTR Katherine Tai to push Canada on tariff-rate quotas.
California Orchard Removal and China's Record U.S. Corn Imports
The Agribusiness Update
Water shortages are causing some California growers to remove orchards, and China can't get enough U.S. corn with record import levels this year and next.
California Strawberry Production and U.S. Fruit-Veg Export Value Down
The Agribusiness Update
California strawberry production expected to be up this year, and U.S. fruit and vegetable export value down slightly in 2020.