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E15 Saves Money & Cuts GHG Emissions and NCBA Wraps Summer Meeting
The Agribusiness Update
A new study found drivers could expect to save 20 cents per gallon by using E15 fuel and cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions by nearly 50%, and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association members wrapped up their summer business meeting in San Diego.
California Ranchers on Wolf Regulations and Food-at-Home Prices Up 5%
The Agribusiness Update
California ranchers who see wolves attacking their cattle can only watch, unlike other states, and USDA’s Economic Research Service says food-at-home prices increased by 5% in 2023.
California Ranchers on Wolf Regulations and Food-at-Home Prices Up 5%
The Agribusiness Update
California ranchers who see wolves attacking their cattle can only watch, unlike other states, and USDA’s Economic Research Service says food-at-home prices increased by 5% in 2023.
Declaring Drought Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Drought declarations in Washington could use a little tweaking, according to Washington Policy Center's Pam Lewison.
Declaring Drought Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Drought declarations in Washington could use a little tweaking, according to Washington Policy Center's Pam Lewison.
More Water Allocations in California and AFBF on Vaccine Mandate
The Agribusiness Update
December rains have boosted water allocations for California farmers, and AFBF President Zippy Duvall says vaccine mandates will make supply chain challenges worse.
Watermelon Promotes Health and AFBF on Vaccine Mandate
The Agribusiness Update
A new study shows watermelon promotes better heart health, and AFBF President Zippy Duvall says vaccine mandate will worsen supply chain problems.
Little Cherry Disease Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse is working with others in Congress to urge the USDA to help growers dealing with Little Cherry Disease and its potentially devastating impact.
Little Cherry Disease Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse is working with others in Congress to urge the USDA to help growers dealing with Little Cherry Disease and its potentially devastating impact.
Vilsack Confirmed and Pilgrims Pride Guilty of Price Fixing
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack was confirmed overwhelmingly by the Senate, and Pilgrims Pride pleads guilty in price fixing scheme.
Dead Crow Wines
Fruit Grower Report
Along the lines of unusual names, I stumbled across a Washington wine called Dead Crow that was as tasty as it was unusually named.
Chipping Potatoes to China Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A major detail in the Phase-One trade deal with China allows U.S. potato exports to China, with Washington, Oregon and Idaho the big winners.
Chipping Potatoes to China Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A major detail in the Phase-One trade deal with China allows U.S. potato exports to China, with Washington, Oregon and Idaho the big winners.
U.S. Potatoes to Canada Up and Antibiotic Presciptions
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. potato exports to Canada up 34%, and injectable antibiotics for cattle will soon be prescription only.
WASDE Changes Few and Ag Loans Down
The Agribusiness Update
Crop production and WASDE reports out with few revisions, and Chase and other banks getting out of agriculture lending.
China & More Trade Talks and USDA's Unfulfilled Pork Purchase
The Agribusiness Update
China isn't the only trade deal the U.S. is working on, and USDA has yet to make good on promise to buy $1.2-billion worth of food from American pork, beef, and produce farmers.
Milk Labeling Survey and FSA Offices Reopen
The Agribusiness Update
Survey shows 61% of Americans want the word "milk" to be used only for milk from mammals on labels, and USDA's Farm Service Agency offices reopen.
Milk Labelling bill Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Whatcom county Senator Doug Ericksen files a bill that would restrict use of the term "milk" for products that come from a cow and not an almond or soybean.