Training Farmers To Think Like Investors

Farm of the Future
Farmers have to wear many hats to be successful these days, but venture capitalist usually isn’t one of them.

UGA's Value Added Institute and North American Cattlemen Meet

The Agribusiness Update
The University of Georgia is launching the Value-Addition Institute for Business Expansion, or VIBE, a new center for rural food business assistance and resources, and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association partner with their Canadian and Mexican counterparts.

Milk Safety Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has just launched a federal order that says lactating cows must test negative for the bird flu before they are transported.

Milk Safety Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has just launched a federal order that says lactating cows must test negative for the bird flu before they are transported.

USDA '22 Pesticide Summary and House's New Agricultural Trade Caucus

The Agribusiness Update
The USDA published the 2022 Pesticide Data Program Annual

Summary that shows over 99% of tested samples had pesticide residues BELOW EPA benchmark levels, and House lawmakers launched a new Agricultural Trade Caucus, seeking to advance and promote policies vital to U.S. agriculture.

USDA '22 Pesticide Summary and House's New Agricultural Trade Caucus

The Agribusiness Update
The USDA published the 2022 Pesticide Data Program Annual

Summary that shows over 99% of tested samples had pesticide residues BELOW EPA benchmark levels, and House lawmakers launched a new Agricultural Trade Caucus, seeking to advance and promote policies vital to U.S. agriculture.

Rail Crossings to Mexico Reopened and Exports Important for Holiday Treats

The Agribusiness Update
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection has reopened the

Eagle Pass and El Paso rail crossings into Mexico, and USDA’s Foreign Ag Service is reminding us that exports are important to those holiday treats we’ve been enjoying recently.

Wheat Food Council Social Media Campaign and Vilsack Seeks Dairy to Canada

The Agribusiness Update
Wheat Foods Council launches social media campaign to educate fitness professionals about the benefits of wheat foods in healthy diets, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack seeks "creative" ways to sell more U.S. dairy products in Canada.

Food Inflation Lowest in 2 Years and NCBA Applauds Ag Security Risk Review Act

The Agribusiness Update
The annualized food inflation rate of 4.3% is the lowest since the 3.7% rate in August 2021, and NCBA applauds new bill that strengthens oversight of foreign agricultural purchases.

California Bartlett Pear Crop and Hurricane Idalia Poultry Impact

The Agribusiness Update
California Bartlett pear growers say they are seeing a good crop of high-quality fruit despite cold and delays, and in the wake of Hurricane Idalia, the Florida livestock body count is climbing higher, especially in poultry operations.

Hurricane Relief Fund and Hurricane Idalia Poultry Impact

The Agribusiness Update
Florida Farm Bureau Federation has activated its Hurricane Relief Fund, and in the wake of Hurricane Idalia, the Florida livestock body count is climbing higher, especially in poultry operations.

ESA Working Group Launched and US Economy Strong Despite Worries

The Agribusiness Update
US Representative Dan Newhouse, the Congressional Western Caucus, and the House Committee on Natural Resources have launched the Endangered Species Act Working Group, and U.S. Economy strengthens despite lingering inflationary pressures and other headwinds.

Canada Requests Corn Talks with Mexico and Helios' Supply Chain AI

The Agribusiness Update
Canada requests talks with Mexico over biotech corn import ban, and Helios Articial Intelligence launches open beta of platform to identify ag supply chain disruptions.

Mexican Petition

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Senator Chuck Grassley is asking U.S. Trade Ambassador Katherine Tai not to launch a trade investigation against Mexican fruit and vegetable imports.

USDA's Export Sales Reporting System and Fuel Prices Down-Diesel Up

The Agribusiness Update
USDA's new Export Sales Reporting and Maintenance System crashes, and overall fuel prices down for 11th straight week while diesel prices jump higher.

Making Sustainable More Attainable and Biofuel Access Expansion

The Agribusiness Update
Southern Peanut Growers launch "Making Sustainable More Attainable," and Biofuel groups call on President to expand access to blended fuels.

California Fruit-Nut Trees Chilling Out and Tractor-Combines Sales Up

The Agribusiness Update
California fruit and nut trees are chilling out in the Central Valley and that's a good thing, and Tractor and Combine sales are higher year-over-year.

Florida School Meals Get USDA Bump and Tractor-Combine Sales Higher

The Agribusiness Update
Florida Ag Commissioner Nikki Fried welcomes USDA funds to alleviate supply chain issues for school meals, and Tractor and Combine sales higher year-over-year.

Bearing Fruit Podcast Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
If you like podcasts, the Washington State Tree Fruit Association has just the thing for you with their own, "Bearing Fruit" monthly podcast coming to your favorite app this weekend.

Bearing Fruit Podcast Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
If you like podcasts, the Washington State Tree Fruit Association has just the thing for you with their own, "Bearing Fruit" monthly podcast coming to your favorite app this weekend.