November Red Meat Production Down and USDA Milk Testing Grows

The Agribusiness Update
USDA says red meat production fell year over year in November as cattle and hog slaughter both declined, and the USDA announced another round of states coming on board with the National Milk Testing Strategy launched December 6.

November Red Meat Production Down and USDA Milk Testing Grows

The Agribusiness Update
USDA says red meat production fell year over year in November as cattle and hog slaughter both declined, and the USDA announced another round of states coming on board with the National Milk Testing Strategy launched December 6.

Food Fight in Dietary Guidelines and GOP Governors Urge Farm Bill Passage

The Agribusiness Update
A major battle is brewing over how much red meat Americans should consume, as the U.S. prepares to update its Dietary

Guidelines for Americans, and Republican governors wrote Congress on the urgent need to update the 2018 Farm Bill.

Newsom's Organic Goal and Income Spent on Food Steady

The Agribusiness Update
Governor Gavin Newsom announced California’s goal to convert 10% of its cropland to organic by 2030, and in 2023, U.S. consumers spent an average of 11.2% of their disposable personal income on food, consistent with 2022.

Newsom's Organic Goal and Income Spent on Food Steady

The Agribusiness Update
Governor Gavin Newsom announced California’s goal to convert 10% of its cropland to organic by 2030, and in 2023, U.S. consumers spent an average of 11.2% of their disposable personal income on food, consistent with 2022.

Newsom's Organic Goal and Income Spent on Food Steady

The Agribusiness Update
Governor Gavin Newsom announced California’s goal to convert 10% of its cropland to organic by 2030, and in 2023, U.S. consumers spent an average of 11.2% of their disposable personal income on food, consistent with 2022.

Newsom's Organic Goal and Income Spent on Food Steady

The Agribusiness Update
Governor Gavin Newsom announced California’s goal to convert 10% of its cropland to organic by 2030, and in 2023, U.S. consumers spent an average of 11.2% of their disposable personal income on food, consistent with 2022.

Hurricanes Leave Mental Health Crisis and Income Spent on Food Steady

The Agribusiness Update
The devastation left by Hurricane Helene has intensified an ongoing mental health crisis in rural communities, where stress weighs heavier than ever, and in 2023, U.S. consumers spent an average of 11.2% of their disposable personal income on food, consistent with 2022

Pear Bureau's New President Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
CarrieAnn Arias named new President and CEO of Pear Bureau Northwest, replacing Kevin Moffitt who retired last month.

Pear Bureau's New President Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
CarrieAnn Arias named new President and CEO of Pear Bureau Northwest, replacing Kevin Moffitt who retired last month.

'24 Apple Person of the Year Nominations and Lab-Grown Meat Opposition

The Agribusiness Update
The Packer is calling for nominations for the 2024 Apple Person of the Year, and new polling finds a majority of Republicans, Democrats, AND Independents support legislation mandating "lab-grown meat" labeling and other restrictions.

Pear Promotions Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
As the new year kicks off, Pear Bureau Northwest is in full promotions mode for the 2023 crop.

Pear Promotions Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
As the new year kicks off, Pear Bureau Northwest is in full promotions mode for the 2023 crop.

Gas Down-Diesel Up and Dairy Consumption Down

The Agribusiness Update
For the first time in a month, the nation's average gas price drops while diesel rises, and U.S. dairy consumption continues to drop.

Gas Down-Diesel Up and Dairy Consumption Down

The Agribusiness Update
For the first time in a month, the nation's average gas price drops while diesel rises, and U.S. dairy consumption continues to drop.

WA Wine Resurgence Pt

Fruit Grower Report
After COVID slowdowns, Washington Wine Commission's Chris Stone says the state's wine industry is back on track and on a roll.

WA Wine Resurgence Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
After COVID slowdowns, Washington Wine Commission's Chris Stone says the state's wine industry is back on track and on a roll.

Weaponizing Food

Southeast Regional Ag News
Russia’s war in Ukraine, which started one year ago, has impacted food security and increased food inflation.

Dairy Consumption Up Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Dairy consumption by U.S. consumers continues its upward trend showing more Americans are attempting to eat a healthier diet.

Dairy Consumption Up Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Dairy consumption by U.S. consumers continues its upward trend showing more Americans are attempting to eat a healthier diet.