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Ag Economy Barometer Drops in February and H-2A Labor Certification
The Agribusiness Update
The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer dropped five points in February, and the Department of Labor announced final rule to amend H-2A temporary labor certification regulations, but not everyone is happy.
Farmer Sentiment Index Up 6 Points and American Cropland Prices Higher
The Agribusiness Update
The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer farmer sentiment index rose six points in July, and the sale price for good cropland in rural America continues upward.
California Grape Freeze and Ag Economy Barometer Rises
The Agribusiness Update
Winegrape growers in California are tallying the losses after an April cold spell froze many vines, and the Ag Economy Barometer rises in April.
Pears Are Healthy Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Pears are both delicious and good for you, and that's the focus Pear Bureau Northwest president Kevin Moffitt says they use to sell Northwest pears to health-conscious consumers.
Pears Are Healthy Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Pears are both delicious and good for you, and that's the focus Pear Bureau Northwest president Kevin Moffitt says they use to sell Northwest pears to health-conscious consumers.
Half-Time Farmers Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Farming is a half-time job that brings in about $250,000 a year! That's what the Washington Policy Center discovered in some legislative talking points recently.
Half-Time Farmers Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Farming is a half-time job that brings in about $250,000 a year! That's what the Washington Policy Center discovered in some legislative talking points recently.
Half-Time Farmers Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A public records request recently uncovered 'talking points' to argue in favor of the capital gains income tax, saying if farmers and ranchers can make $250,000 in profit each year working less than half time, they can afford to pay 7% on all profits above $250,000.
Half-Time Farmers Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A public records request recently uncovered 'talking points' to argue in favor of the capital gains income tax, saying if farmers and ranchers can make $250,000 in profit each year working less than half time, they can afford to pay 7% on all profits above $250,000.
County Fair Cash Crunch and Beef-Pork Exports Down Slightly
The Agribusiness Update
County fairgrounds are facing a cash crunch amid the pandemic, and Beef and Pork exports off slightly in new year.
Florida Citrus Numbers and Beef-Pork Exports Down Slightly
The Agribusiness Update
USDA projects minor decrease in Florida oranges while grapefruit remain steady, and U.S. beef and pork exports off slightly to start the year.
Famer Sentiment Higher and Biden to Administer Coronavirus Funds
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Economy Barometer shows farmer sentiment higher in December, and Biden to administer most if not all coronavirus relief funds.
Georgia Crop Insurance Applications and Farmer Sentiment Higher
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia fresh market tomato and pecan growers have until January 31st to apply for crop insurance, and farmer sentiment improved 7 points in December on the Ag Economy Barometer.
California Vineyard Losses and Ag Inspectors Bill Signed
The Agribusiness Update
California wineries are cutting back vineyard acreage in supply-demand adjustment, and President Trump signs ag inspectors bill into law.
USMCA Progress Made and Phase-one of U.S.-China Deal
The Agribusiness Update
Progress is reportedly being made on getting the USMCA passed, and Phase-one of a U.S.-China trade deal may be close.
Trump's Concerns on China and Ag Economy Barometer Up
The Agribusiness Update
President Trump says he's not too concerned about trade war with China, and Perdue/CME Ag Economy Barometer soars higher.
Reps In China for Talks and AFBF Appreciates Trump
The Agribusiness Update
Lighthizer and Mnuchin in China to resume trade talks, and American Farm Bureau Federation president Zippy Duvall appreciates the President's concerns for farmers and ranchers.
U.S. Dairy Exports Up and Ag Economic Barometer Rebounds
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. Dairy Exports higher in spite of China's weight, and Ag Economic Barometer rebounds in June.
Miller Thanks BudLight and Potential Export Losses
The Agribusiness Update
MillerCoors is thanking BudLight for Super Bowl ad as sales climb, and U.S. food and ag sector could lose $22-billion without NAFTA replacement.
Ag Barometer Down and Trump Support
The Agribusiness Update
Perdue Univ Ag Barometer down in July, and Trump support still high with farmers.