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Propane in Ag Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
With all the debate about clean energy these days, propane has not been getting much attention as another option. But, Mike Newland, Director of Ag Business Development at the Propane Education and Research Council, says we’ve now got opportunities to grow the supply of renewable propane.
Propane in Ag Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
With all the debate about clean energy these days, propane has not been getting much attention as another option. But, Mike Newland, Director of Ag Business Development at the Propane Education and Research Council, says we’ve now got opportunities to grow the supply of renewable propane.
Unions and OT in Ag Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Attorney Shawn Packer, a principal at JPH Law, says the unionization of ag workers is one of the bigger problems in recent years.
California Lettuce Prices Surge and More Adults Eating Less Fruit
The Agribusiness Update
The cost to California’s lettuce growers complying with the state’s environmental, labor and food safety regulations has surged 63.7% the past seven years, and a growing number of U.S. adults consume less than a quarter of the fruit recommended in Federal dietary guidelines.
California Lettuce Prices Surge and More Adults Eating Less Fruit
The Agribusiness Update
The cost to California’s lettuce growers complying with the state’s environmental, labor and food safety regulations has surged 63.7% the past seven years, and a growing number of U.S. adults consume less than a quarter of the fruit recommended in Federal dietary guidelines.
Georgia Blueberries Top Peaches and More Adults Eating Less Fruit
The Agribusiness Update
When you consider Georgia fruits, peaches typically come to mind, but did you know blueberries comprise a larger portion of Georgia's fruit industry, and a growing number of U.S. adults consume less than a quarter of the fruit recommended in Federal dietary guidelines.
Embracing Biofuels Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
More and more attention is being paid to biofuels and the fuel combinations available to consumers.
Embracing Biofuels Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
More and more attention is being paid to biofuels and the fuel combinations available to consumers.
Organic Vs Conventional Blueberries Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
An Oregon State University study shows organic blueberry growers can now compete with conventional operations.
Organic Vs Conventional Blueberries Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
An Oregon State University study shows organic blueberry growers can now compete with conventional operations.
Growth Energy Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor says when it comes to fueling up your cars, many people aren’t all that familiar with E15, but should be.
Growth Energy Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor says when it comes to fueling up your cars, many people aren’t all that familiar with E15, but should be.
Thanksgiving Dinner Cheaper and No Sign of Farm Bill Progress
The Agribusiness Update
Cooking a Thanksgiving dinner this year will cost less than last year but is still more expensive than before COVID-19, and with little sign of a breakthrough on the farm bill in Congress, farm groups are shifting their attention to a proposed $21 billion bailout bill.
NCBA on Dietary Guidelines
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The cattle industry has some advice for the U.S. Dietary Guidelines Advisory Panel after recommending USDA and Health and Human Service on dietary guidelines: ditch your push for Americans to eat less beef and more vegetables.
Milton Impact on Florida Citrus and Weed Robots for Herbicides
The Agribusiness Update
Bloomberg reports that "oranges and some citrus trees are lying useless on the ground in Florida's groves after Hurricane Milton, and farmers are looking to weeding robots as herbicide resistance solution.
Mexico to Import Less US Corn and Colombia Lifts Ban on US Beef
The Agribusiness Update
Mexico will import LESS corn as its domestic production increases in the 2024-25 marketing year, and Colombia lifted a ban on American beef imports from the states where bird flu was detected in dairy cows.
California Pears to Fresh Market and Dismay Over Farm Bill Delay
The Agribusiness Update
California pear growers are boxing more fruit for the fresh market after canneries call for less, and many ag leaders are expressing dismay over the delays in getting a new Farm Bill passed.
Georgia Plants More Peanuts-Hay-Oats, and FFA State Officers Summit
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia farmers devoted more land to peanuts, hay and oats in 2024 compared to last year, according to the June Acreage Report from the NASS, and the FFA State Officer Summit brought leaders from all 50 states and territories to Washington D.C. last month.
Peach Harvest Heat and Dairy Industry Evolves
The Agribusiness Update
California clingstone peach growers are working to harvest the season’s crop before high temperatures lead to overripe fruit and bruising, and the U.S. dairy industry has evolved during the past 20 years, with fewer dairy farms producing more milk.