California Wolf Attacks Rise and Canadian Agribusiness and Trade

The Agribusiness Update
With California wolf populations growing and livestock attacks on the rise, the state will consider allowing more aggressive forms of nonlethal hazing to deter the predators, and some 88% of Canadian agri-businesses say Canada should strengthen trade ties with other countries besides China and the U.S. due to rising trade tensions.

South Carolina Soybean Plant to Close and Canadian Agribusiness and Trade

The Agribusiness Update
Archer Daniels Midland will permanently close its soybean processing plant in Kershaw, South Carolina, and some 88% of Canadian agri-businesses say Canada should strengthen trade ties with other countries besides China and the U.S. due to rising trade tensions.

Thirstwaves

Idaho Ag Today
U of I researcher coins ‘thirstwaves’ as new framework emphasizing prolonged, extreme water stressors.

New Fee on Ocean Carriers from China and EU Delays Retaliatory Tariffs

The Agribusiness Update
A proposal from the U.S. Trade Representative to impose new fees on ocean carriers with ties to China could take a major toll on U.S. farmers and ranchers, and the European Union delayed its first round of retaliatory tariffs until mid-April.

California Farmworkers Absent and Revised Grizzly Listing Denounced

The Agribusiness Update
Scores of California farmworkers stayed home last week amid an immigration enforcement operation by U.S. Border Parol in Kern County, and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and the Public Lands Council denounced the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s revised grizzly bear listing.

Fresh Perspectives and Continuity at California Farm Bureau

California Ag Today
The California Farm Bureau recently celebrated its 106th Annual Meeting in Monterey, highlighting leadership changes across the state. Three new members were elected to the California Farm Bureau Board of Directors, while seven others retained their seats.

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.

Is Beef Getting the Boot in Dietary Guidelines?

California Ag Today
Drafted recommendations for the next rendition of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans are said to call for greater intake of plant-based foods while limiting consumption of beef and starchy vegetables like potatoes.

Sid Freeman

Idaho Ag Today
Canyon County farmer Sid Freeman, farms 250 acres just outside Middleton in southwest Idaho.

Idaho mint

Idaho Ag Today
An Idaho mint farmer has some impressive numbers when it comes to growing mint.

PNW Winter Wheat Higher ad Fertilizer & Middle East War

The Agribusiness Update
Pacific Northwest winter wheat production is up 23% from last year, and ag sector is closely watching the fertilizer markets because of the ongoing war in the Middle East.

Alabama Forest Restoration and Fertilizer & Middle East War

The Agribusiness Update
Alabama landowners can now apply for assistance through the USDA Farm Service Agency’s Emergency Forest Restoration Program, and ag sector is closely watching the fertilizer markets because of the ongoing war in the Middle East.

Los Rocosos Vineyard-Winery Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
Who decides when it’s time to change your career path? For Roger Lemstrom, founder and winemaker at Los Rocosos vineyard and winery, it began when his then wife decided she no longer wanted to be married.

Los Rocosos Vineyard-Winery Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
Who decides when it’s time to change your career path? For Roger Lemstrom, founder and winemaker at Los Rocosos vineyard and winery, it began when his then wife decided she no longer wanted to be married.

Georgia Quality Cotton Awards and Internet Access on Farms

The Agribusiness Update
The 2023 Georgia Quality Cotton Awards were presented at the Georgia Cotton Commission Mid-Year Meeting last month, and the percentage of farm operations with internet access increased from 75.4% in 2017 to 78.7% in 2022.

California Water Use Challange and International Sweetener Symposium

The Agribusiness Update
State and federal agencies face a challenge to balance the beneficial uses of water needed by farmers with needs of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta ecosystem amid weather challenges, and bipartisan support for U.S. sugar policy and the International Sweetener Symposium in Seattle.

Georgia Cotton Commission Mid-Year Meeting and Beef Samples Test Negative for Bird Flu

The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Cotton Commission has announced the guest speakers for its 2024 Mid-Year Meeting scheduled for July 24th, and USDA says all ground beef samples tested negative for the H5N1 bird flu virus.

Fruit Fly Quarantine in California and Vilsack Reaction to Census

The Agribusiness Update
Seven California counties remain under quarantine in a battle to eradicate and stop the spread of four different fruit fly species, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack’s reaction to last week’s 2022 Census of Agriculture calls for delivering ag policies for small-and mid-sized farms.

Citrus Health Forum in Florida and Vilsack Reaction to Census

The Agribusiness Update
Don’t forget to register for the 2024 Citrus Health Forum! The forum will be held this Thursday at the North Florida

Research & Education Center in Quincy, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack’s reaction to last week’s 2022 Census of Agriculture calls for delivering ag policies for small-and mid-sized farms.