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Sustainable Groundwater Management Act and Wheat Production Higher
The Agribusiness Update
As California farmers prepare for groundwater cutbacks with implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, they are trying to stretch every drop, and U.S. wheat production for 2024-25 is forecast at 2.008 billion bushels, the largest crop since 2016-17.
Lenders Urge Stronger Sugar Policy and Wheat Production Higher
The Agribusiness Update
Farm lenders and financial experts sent a letter to Ag leaders urging Congress to strengthen U.S. sugar policy in the Farm Bill and oppose efforts to weaken the farm safety net, and U.S. wheat production for 2024-25 is forecast at 2.008 billion bushels, the largest crop since 2016-17.
4th of July Food Prices Higher and Colorado Dairy Worker Gets Bird Flu
The Agribusiness Update
In case you didn’t notice, the food for your Fourth of July celebration came with stubbornly high prices at the grocery store, and public health officials in Colorado announced that a dairy farm employee tested positive for avian flu last week.
Challanges Besides Farm Bill Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Joby Young, Executive Vice President at the American Farm
Bureau, says one big issue facing the ag industry, besides the next farm bill, is California’s Prop 12.
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Your Perfect Estate Plan
Southeast Regional Ag News
Jolene Brown, agricultural estate planning extraordinaire, gives tips on the process of transitioning your farm.
Climate Smart Specialty Crops Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Whether it’s from the USDA or Congress, it seems we’re hearing of more plans or legislation to make positive improvements in the sustainability of agriculture and climate smart changes.
Climate Smart Specialty Crops Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Whether it’s from the USDA or Congress, it seems we’re hearing of more plans or legislation to make positive improvements in the sustainability of agriculture and climate smart changes.
California Cattle Restrictions and Farmers Understanding Sustainability
The Agribusiness Update
The California Department of Food and Agriculture has implemented import restrictions on cattle from premises with confirmed or suspected cases of bird flu, and new research reveals a vast majority of American farmers have an understanding of sustainable farming.
Georgia Peaches Look to Rebound and Farmers Understanding Sustainability
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia peach growers are looking forward to a fruitful season as the weather this year has been near-perfect for the sensitive crop, and new research reveals a vast majority of American farmers have an understanding of sustainable farming.
California Cattle Restrictions and Farmers Understanding Sustainability
The Agribusiness Update
The California Department of Food and Agriculture has implemented import restrictions on cattle from premises with confirmed or suspected cases of bird flu, and new research reveals a vast majority of American farmers have an understanding of sustainable farming.
Georgia Ag Forecast Positive and America's Largest Landowners
The Agribusiness Update
A positive takeaway from the 2024 Georgia Ag Forecast is Georgia’s chances of experiencing a recession this year are only about 33% compared to the U.S. at 50%, and the Land Report Research Team issued a report detailing America’s largest landowners.
Climate Smart Specialty Crops Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
It seems we’re hearing of more plans or legislation to make positive improvements in the sustainability of agriculture and climate smart changes, but Northwest Horticultural Council president Mark Powers says the focus is a bit skewed.
Climate Smart Specialty Crops Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
It seems we’re hearing of more plans or legislation to make positive improvements in the sustainability of agriculture and climate smart changes, but Northwest Horticultural Council president Mark Powers says the focus is a bit skewed.
California Almond Struggles and December Livestock Outlook Higher
The Agribusiness Update
California almond growers have faced tough economic conditions in recent years as production costs soar and earnings plummet, and USDA’s December Livestock Outlook says higher cow slaughter and heavier-than-assumed carcass weights will offset lower fed cattle slaughter.
Date Growers Conserve Water and Tractor Sales First Surge of 2023
The Agribusiness Update
University of California researchers developing methodology to help date growers establish more efficient water management in the desert region, and farm tractor sales in the U.S. turned positive for the first time in 2023.
Florida Watermelon Best Year Ever and Tractor Sales First Surge of 2023
The Agribusiness Update
Florida watermelon growers claiming best year ever, and farm tractor sales in the U.S. turned positive for the first time in 2023.
California Almonds Hopeful for 2023 and Americans Pay More for Vegetables
The Agribusiness Update
California almond growers are hoping for a more prosperous 2023 following a year of drought and water problems, and Americans are paying up to 40% more for vegetables and drought is the big reason why.
Florida Grows Christmas Trees and Americans Pay More for Vegetables
The Agribusiness Update
Florida, known for palm and citrus trees, also grows Christmas trees, and Americans pay more for vegetables in 2021 thanks to drought.
South Carolina Bird Flu and Turkey Prices Higher
The Agribusiness Update
A mixed flock of domestic birds in South Carolina test positive for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, and your Thanksgiving turkey is going to cost more this year.