Estimated Half-Trillion in Hurricane Damage and ACI Backs AM for Every Vehicle Act

The Agribusiness Update
AccuWeather estimates the five hurricanes and one unnamed tropical storm caused an estimated $500 billion in total damages, and American Consumers Institute is the latest to voice strong support for the bipartisan AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act.

California Health Officials Issue Raw Milk Warning

California Ag Today
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has issued a second warning urging consumers not to drink raw cream-top whole milk from Raw Farm, LLC, based in Fresno County.

Federal Milk Marketing Order Decision Coming Soon

Line on Agriculture
The dairy industry is in hopes that the USDA will issue their decision on the FMMO soon so that farmers can vote it in or out.

FMMO updates

Idaho Ag Today
We all know about the importance of the dairy industry to Idaho's dairy producers and, just as importantly, to Idaho's economy.

Tough times for ag

Idaho Ag Today
As expected, the total value of Idaho’s agricultural production declined in 2023 compared with the record year of 2022.

U of I and USDA

Idaho Ag Today
In January, University of Idaho agricultural economists told legislators they estimated Idaho’s 22,800 farms and ranches brought in a total of $11.157 billion.

Milk Testing to Begin in Dairy Bird Flu States

California Ag Today
USDA will test milk starting in states where dairy cattle tested positive last spring for the H5N1 bird flu virus

Pesticides in the Air and H5N1 Dairy Resilience

The Agribusiness Update
California state regulators report they have found detectable levels of pesticides floating in the air in multiple, large farming regions, and dairy farmers are staying resilient in the face of H5N1 influenza outbreaks.

1/3 of Georgia Cotton Lost to Helene and H5N1 Dairy Resilience

The Agribusiness Update
The state of Georgia lost 32.6% of its cotton crop in response to Hurricane Helene, and dairy farmers are staying resilient in the face of H5N1 influenza outbreaks.

H5N1 in California and Protect the Harvest Shuts Down

The Agribusiness Update
Bracing for the impacts of H5N1 bird flu since April,

Tulare County dairy farmer Preston Fernandes says positive tests were still a surprise, and Protect the Harvest will cease operating on October 31, citing funding challenges that began during COVID.

Impact of H5N1 on Dairies and Food & Ag Lobbying Report

The Agribusiness Update
As the number of H5N1 outbreaks at California dairy farms grows, industry experts remain unclear how the disease may affect the nation’s milk supply or pricing, and the Union of Concerned Scientists recently released a report analyzing the influence of lobbying on food and agriculture systems.

One State Not Happy With Federal Milk Marketing Order Proposal

Line on Agriculture
The comment period is open for the Federal Milk Marketing Order and Colorado dairy producers say they were excluded in part of the program.

Plant-Based “Meat” Growing Pains

California Ag Today
Plant-based products started quickly in the grocery sector a few years ago. However, Supermarket News says that the market is beginning to settle and evolve.

Dairy Consumption Not All Bad and Distressed Ag Borrowers Assistance

The Agribusiness Update
One of the more well-known consumer trends is a decline in per capita milk consumption, but the news isn’t all bad for dairy, and the USDA launches the Distressed Borrowers Assistance Network, designed to provide support to financially distressed farmers and ranchers.

Milk is An Important Component of USDA Dietary Guidelines

Line on Agriculture
The National Milk Producers Federation continues to reiterate their message that cow milk needs to be a part of the official USDA Dietary Guidelines to ensure the proper development of youth.

Milk is An Important Component of USDA Dietary Guidelines

Line on Agriculture
National Milk Producers Federation continues to deliver the message to USDA that cow milk is the most nutritious milk, especially for young people.

Milk Production Down Slightly and China Edges Mexico as Top Export Market

The Agribusiness Update
USDA says milk production in the 24 largest producing states fell slightly year-over-year in July, and China was less than $500 million ahead of Mexico as the leading customer for U.S. food and ag exports in final months of the fiscal year.

Milk Production Down Slightly and China Edges Mexico as Top Export Market

The Agribusiness Update
USDA says milk production in the 24 largest producing states fell slightly year-over-year in July, and China was less than $500 million ahead of Mexico as the leading customer for U.S. food and ag exports in final months of the fiscal year.

Record High Corn Yield and WASDE Report for July

The Agribusiness Update
The AVERAGE corn yield is forecast at record high 183.1 bushels per acre, up 5.8 bushels from last year, and the 2024-25 WASDE report calls for larger corn supplies, lower domestic use, greater exports, and smaller ending stocks.

GA's First Vegetable Cold Storage and WASDE Report for July

The Agribusiness Update
Georgia's First Vegetable Cold Storage facility in Peach County, and the 2024-25 WASDE report calls for larger corn supplies, lower domestic use, greater exports, and smaller ending stocks.