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Processed Tomato Incentive and Deputy Ag Secretary Bronagh Steps Down
The Agribusiness Update
Canneries are expected to offer processing tomato growers higher prices to encourage more plantings, and Deputy Ag Secretary Jewel Bronagh announces she will step down.
Processed Tomato Incentive and Deputy Ag Secretary Bronagh Steps Down
The Agribusiness Update
Canneries are expected to offer processing tomato growers higher prices to encourage more plantings, and Deputy Ag Secretary Jewel Bronagh announces she will step down.
Biochar Tools in California and Gas Prices Drop Again
The Agribusiness Update
Researchers in California are working to bring biochar nutrients to help growers, and gas prices, including diesel, have dropped for the 13th straight week.
More Fungicide Options from BASF
California Ag Today
California vegetable growers can now use BASF Cevya fungicide following the Department of Pesticide Regulations’ green light.
Seeds for Bees Cover Crops and 4th of July Cookout Costs More
The Agribusiness Update
California farmers planting cover crops in Seeds for Bees program, and your 4th of July cookout is going to cost you more.
Weed Control Despite Delayed Planting
California Ag Today
Cool and wet conditions slowed spring planting progress in parts of farm country. Kip Jacobs, technical services manager for crop protection company UPL, says farmers can still control yield-robbing weeds when planting starts slowly.
Crop Insects to Look for in June
California Ag Today
Crops are in the ground, which means, now is the time for farmers to pay close attention to some of the insects that might be infesting fields. University of Illinois Field Crops Entomologist Nick Seiter says… the insects that farmers should watch out for will vary per crop.
USTR Asked for Tariff Relief and Cover Crops Increase
The Agribusiness Update
Dozens of farm groups call on USTR Katherine Tai for help with tariffs, and cover crop planting on the increase.
FBI Warns of Cyberattacks and Production Drop Forecast for Corn
The Agribusiness Update
The FBI is warning ag cooperatives to be wary of possible cyberattacks, and the International Grains Council is forecasting global corn production to drop this year.
Florida Blueberry Season and FBI Warns of Cyberattacks
The Agribusiness Update
Florida blueberry season is in full swing, and the FBI is warning ag cooperatives of possible cyberattacks.
Strawberry Demand Boosts Plantings and Rail Service Delays
The Agribusiness Update
Strong demand for strawberries has boosted plantings on California farms, and Growth Energy calls for action on rail delays.
Grain Plantings Mixed and Ocean Shipping Reform Act
The Agribusiness Update
NASS Planting estimates mixed, and Senate passes Ocean Shipping Reform Act in response to port congestion.
California Pest Management Research and U.S. Beef Exports Remain Hot
The Agribusiness Update
The California Department of Food and Agriculture awards $1.5 million for pest management research, and U.S. beef exports remain hot.
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.
Fertilizer Prices Jump and Renewable Fuel Standard Criticized
The Agribusiness Update
Dramatic rise in fertilizer prices hits farmers hard, and EPA hears criticism on proposed extension of Renewable Fuel Standard compliance deadline.
NCBA Blasts Biden and Food Production Solutions
The Agribusiness Update
The National Cattlemen's Beef Association and Public Lands Council blast Biden over designation of grazing lands, and FFAR suggests indoor solutions for climate change, resource and supply chain challenges.
