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California FAIR Plan Options and Food Loss & Waste Funding
The Agribusiness Update
Farmers and property owners who rely on the California FAIR Plan, the state’s insurer of last resort, may soon have better coverage options, and the USDA announced an additional $25 million investment to expand efforts to prevent and reduce food loss and waste.
Hard Red Winter Wheat Exports Down and NASDA on USDA Authority
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. Hard Red Winter Wheat exports are forecast down 10 million bushels to the lowest since records began in 1973-74, and the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture advocate to give the USDA more authority to be flexible in serving farmers and ranchers.
Hurricane Idalia Batters Georgia and NASDA on USDA Authority
The Agribusiness Update
Hurricane Idalia battered Georgia farms and rural communities after sweeping across Southeast Georgia, and the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture advocate to give the USDA more authority to be flexible in serving farmers and ranchers.
Pear Conditioning Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Looking for pears that are ready to eat when you buy them? Pear Bureau Northwest president Kevin Moffitt says it could be as easy as pear conditioning, and that’s something they’re working on.
Pear Conditioning Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Looking for pears that are ready to eat when you buy them? Pear Bureau Northwest president Kevin Moffitt says it could be as easy as pear conditioning, and that’s something they’re working on.
Consumers Love Watermelon and Most U.S. Potatoes Processed
The Agribusiness Update
Survey shows 72% of consumers want more watermelon options, and New Data from USDA’s Economic Research Service shows the majority of U.S. potatoes are now sold in processed forms.
Sustainable Made Easier Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
John Mesko, Executive Director of the Potato Sustainability Alliance, talks about making the sustainability process easier to do and to report so that others can learn from their experiences.
Sustainable Made Easier Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
John Mesko, Executive Director of the Potato Sustainability Alliance, talks about making the sustainability process easier to do and to report so that others can learn from their experiences.
Record Spending on Food and More People Facing Hunger
The Agribusiness Update
New data from USDA’s Economic Research Service shows consumer spending on food reached a record in 2022, over 122 million more people around the world are facing hunger since 2019.
Farm Bill Optimism and EU Not Concerned About Glyphosate
The Agribusiness Update
Farmers and ranchers are slightly more optimistic that Congress will get a new farm bill passed this year, and the European Food Safety Agency says it hasn’t identified areas of concern that would stop the reapproval of glyphosate.
California Avocado Growers Hanging On and 4th of July Cookout Cost More
The Agribusiness Update
A cold Spring, increased imports and a persistent labor shortage have challenged California avocado growers, and celebrating the 4th of July with a cookout will cost significantly more than two years ago.
and 4th of July Cookout Cost More
The Agribusiness Update
Southern corn rust found in two Georgia counties, and celebrating the 4th of July with a cookout will cost significantly more than two years ago.
California Almond Acres Down and More AM Radio Concerns
The Agribusiness Update
California almond acreage drops for the first time in over 25 years, and more lawmakers are expressing their concerns over word that automakers will be leaving AM radio out of future vehicles.
UGA & Southern Sustainable Ag Research and More AM Radio Concerns
The Agribusiness Update
The University of Georgia will continue to serve as host institution for the Southern Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program, and more lawmakers are expressing their concerns over word that automakers will be leaving AM radio out of future vehicles.