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All-American Pumpkins and Imported Beef Important
The Agribusiness Update
Native to North America, pumpkins are truly an all-American crop, one of the continent's oldest cultivated plants and a symbol of fall, and Dr. Derrell Peel, livestock economist at Oklahoma State University, says beef imports play an important role in meeting consumer demand.
Fields of Orange and Autumn Gold
California Ag Today
California’s farmers grow some of the nation’s brightest pumpkins, powering a $274 million fall harvest and keeping Halloween traditions alive.
Agritourism Grows with Pumpkin Season
California Ag Today
California farmers see more visitors as fall harvests spark renewed interest in on-farm experiences.
Halloween and Agritourism and NCBA's Beef Import Concerns
The Agribusiness Update
With Halloween season upon us, families are once again headed to pumpkin patches to experience a variety of seasonal activities on local farms, and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association expressed significant concerns about President Trump’s plan to buy beef from Argentina.
Field to Front Porch: The Real Work Behind America’s Pumpkins
Southeast Regional Ag News
U.S. pumpkin farmers keep autumn glowing through grit, creativity, and a $274 million harvest.
Int'l Fresh Produce Assoc Lawsuit and Pumpkins Grown in Every State
The Agribusiness Update
The International Fresh Produce Association and nine co-plaintiffs filed a lawsuit contesting the Department of Labor’s regulatory overreach, and pumpkins are grown commercially in every U.S. State, for cooking and baking to decorating and jack-o'-lanterns.
A Pumpkin Production Runaway
California Ag Today
All states produce some pumpkins, but six states produce most of them. Who is in the lead?
Thanksgiving Leftovers and AM for Every Vehicle Act Support
The Agribusiness Update
Ssurvey shows Thanksgiving's favorite foods are also some of the top day-after sandwich items, and the agricultural industry has been one of the biggest supporters of the “AM for Every Vehicle Act” since its introduction.
Turkey Talk: Straight to Dessert
Southeast Regional Ag News
In 2022, American farmers produced more that 1.6 billion pounds of pumpkins according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. More than just being a whole lot of pumpkin pie, it was valued at over $272 million dollars
Federal Assistance for Ag Borrowers and U.S. Pumpkin Production
The Agribusiness Update
A new program offers federal assistance for agricultural borrowers, and U.S. pumpkins grown in every state, but six in particular dominate the market.
Assistance for Southeast Ag Producers and U.S. Pumpkin Production
The Agribusiness Update
The U.S. Trade Representative is looking for ways to assist Southeast seasonal ag producers, and U.S. pumpkin production happens in every state, but six states in particular.
Pumpkin Patch Crowds and Food Index Up Slightly
The Agribusiness Update
With pandemic lockdowns behind us, pumpkin patches and other agritourism venues are looking for bigger crowds, and the Food Price Index rises slightly.
Thanksgiving Dinner Costs Up and U.S. Red Meat Exports to South Korea
The Agribusiness Update
A new AFBF survey shows the cost of our Thanksgiving dinner is up 14%, and U.S. Red Meat exports to South Korea shoot higher.
Florida Carbonated Fruit Wines and Thanksgiving Dinner Costs Climb
The Agribusiness Update
University of Florida study shows consumers prefer fruit wines that are carbonated, and AFBF study shows the cost of our Thanksgiving dinner is 14% higher.
NASA-USGS-USDA Partnership and Top Pumpkin Producing States
The Agribusiness Update
NASA, the U.S. Geological Survey and the USDA have teamed up to help farmers and ranchers maximize water efficiency, and here in pumpkin season we talk about the ten most productive pumpkin states.
In Spite of Hurricane Ida and Top Pumpkin Producing States
The Agribusiness Update
Ag giants like Archer-Daniels,Midland and Bunge likely to turn in solid earning in spite of challenges brought by Hurricane Ida, and we look at the top pumpkin producing states during the season that screams pumpkins.
Swore Farms
Idaho Ag Today
At Swore farms outside of Chubbuck, there's a chill in the air, and it's the first day of hunting… pumpkin hunting.
Agritourism Reopening in California and ASF Efforts in Dominican Republic
The Agribusiness Update
Winery tasting rooms and agritourism reopening in California, and efforts are underway in the Dominican Republic to prevent the spread of African Swine Fever.
Florida Citrus Harvest on Track and Georgia 4-H Pumpkin Contest
The Agribusiness Update
Florida's November citrus harvest continues, and Georgia 4-H Pumpkin contest with 548 pound winner.