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Number of US Wheat Farms Dropping and Beef Exports to Plummet
The Agribusiness Update
The Economic Research Service says the number of U.S. wheat farms has dropped substantially over time, and in 2024, U.S. beef exports are expected to be about 83% lower than 2023.
California Pistachio Market Search and Cattle and Calves Numbers Down
The Agribusiness Update
California pistachio growers are searching for potential emerging markets to handle expected record-shattering crops during the next few years, and the USDA says all cattle and calves in the U.S. and Canada combined totaled 98.2 million head on January 1, down 2% from last year.
March National Peanut Month and Cattle and Calves Numbers Down
The Agribusiness Update
March is National Peanut Month, a time to celebrate one of America’s favorite foods, and the USDA says all cattle and calves in the U.S. and Canada combined totaled 98.2 million head on January 1, down 2% from last year.
Petting Your Way to Heavier Calves
Southeast Regional Ag News
Want to wean a heavier calf? Maybe you should….pet it. I’m not joking. It’s a concept that is now being studied.
Buy Local Raspberries Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
It seems BUY LOCAL, or at least American, gets a lot of lip service these days, but Washington Raspberry Commission director Henry Bierlink tells us why it's a good idea.
Buy Local Raspberries Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
It seems BUY LOCAL, or at least American, gets a lot of lip service these days, but Washington Raspberry Commission director Henry Bierlink tells us why it's a good idea.
WA Wine and International Trade
Fruit Grower Report
A group of 60-plus members of Congress are calling on the Administration for help expanding international markets for American wines, including Washington Rep. Dan Newhouse.
Thanksgiving Plans Vary and Cattle Herd Lowest in Decades
The Agribusiness Update
As Americans gear for Thursday’s Thanksgiving meal, survey shows 37% plan to host the meal, 43% have chosen to attend, and the rest plan to dine out, and the nation’s ranchers slashed the U.S. cattle herd to its lowest level in decades.
California Water Managers Collaborate and USDA Helps Specialty Crops
The Agribusiness Update
Some 150 water managers gather in Sacramento to collaborate on some of the state’s most challenging water issues, and USDA is starting a new effort to support Specialty Crop producers and increase competitiveness.
Thanksgiving Food Grown in Florida and USDA Helps Specialty Crops
The Agribusiness Update
When you’re giving thanks this Thanksgiving, consider that much of your food grew in the Sunshine State, say University of Florida experts, and USDA is starting a new effort to support Specialty Crop producers and increase competitiveness.
Commerce Dept Lowers Fertilizer Duties and USDA Changes Livestock Rules
The Agribusiness Update
The Commerce Department announces their BIG drop in duties placed on phosphate fertilizers imported from Morocco, and USDA releases package of rules and orders seeking to increase competition in the livestock industry.
Commerce Dept Lowers Fertilizer Duties and USDA Changes Livestock Rules
The Agribusiness Update
The Commerce Department announces their BIG drop in duties placed on phosphate fertilizers imported from Morocco, and USDA releases package of rules and orders seeking to increase competition in the livestock industry.
Commerce Dept Lowers Fertilizer Duties and USDA Changes Livestock Rules
The Agribusiness Update
The Commerce Department announces their BIG drop in duties placed on phosphate fertilizers imported from Morocco, and USDA releases package of rules and orders seeking to increase competition in the livestock industry.
World Livestock Auctioneer Championship and Ag Economy Barometer Up in October
The Agribusiness Update
Florida man wins chance at World Livestock Auctioneer Championship, and the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose four points in October to 110.
USDS Closes In on Competition
Southeast Regional Ag News
The USDA has now released a package of rules and orders seeking to increase competition in the livestock industry. That package establishes a Chief Competition Officer at USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service.
Sheep Industry Petition Important to Cattle Industry
Line on Agriculture
Where the Sheep Industry Goes, the Cattle Industry Follows
India Tariffs on Almonds and Walnuts and Farmers Slam WOTUS Modifications
The Agribusiness Update
India's removal of retaliatory tariffs on some U.S. farm products made almonds and walnuts from California less competitive, and farm groups say they’re disappointed in a revised WOTUS rule.
Klamath Water Supply Challenges and EPA Rejects CAFO Petitions
The Agribusiness Update
Farmers relying on water supplies from the federal Klamath Water Project say they’re trying to finish harvest before their water supply is cut off, and EPA rejects two petitions from environmental groups calling for stronger CAFO regulations.
Klamath Water Supply Challenges and EPA Rejects CAFO Petitions
The Agribusiness Update
Farmers relying on water supplies from the federal Klamath Water Project say they’re trying to finish harvest before their water supply is cut off, and EPA rejects two petitions from environmental groups calling for stronger CAFO regulations.
GFA Receives Leahy Grants and EPA Rejects CAFO Petitions
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Foundation for Agriculture is among 103 organizations selected to receive funding through the Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grant Program, and EPA rejects two petitions from environmental groups calling for stronger CAFO regulations.