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Vilsack Talks Trade
Fruit Grower Report
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack talks about the importance of trade with China and other Asian markets.
U.S. Hunger Rate Drops to Pandemic Low and Ernst Slams Prop 12
The Agribusiness Update
The U.S. hunger rate drops to lowest rate since the pandemic began, and Iowa Senator Joni Ernst slams California's Prop 12.
Beef/Pork Export Struggles and Apples Top Consumed Fruit
The Agribusiness Update
Beef and pork exports reach impressive volumes while shipping obstacles cause frustrations, and Apples continue to hold the top spot as most consumed fruit.
Mexican Imports to Florida and Apples Top Consumed Fruit
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Ag Commissioner Nikki Fried concerned about Mexican produce imports to Florida, and apples continue to hold the top spot as most consumed fruit.
Army Worms in Alabama and EPA OK's Herbicide Paraquat for 15 years
The Agribusiness Update
Army worms make their way across Alabama and the South, and EPA okay's herbicide Paraquat for another 15-years.
Washington Wine Month Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
August is Washington Wine Month, one of two months to celebrate the wine state's wine industry.
Retail Food Prices Higher and Pork Production Up
The Agribusiness Update
Retail food prices are up slightly, and pork production is higher thanks to increased slaughter rates in China.
U.S.-Mexico Tomato Dispute and Pork Production Up
The Agribusiness Update
The argument continues between U.S.-Mexico tomato growers and importers, and pork production is higher thanks to unexpectedly high slaughter rates in China.
Washington Wine Month Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
August is Washington Wine Month, one of two months to celebrate the wine state's wine industry.
CBB's 35th Annual Convention and China Gets U.S. Blueberries
The Agribusiness Update
Cattlemen's Beef Board to celebrate 35th Anniversary at convention in Nashville, and China promotes U.S. Blueberries for first time.
USDA Grants for Ag Education and Vilsack Promises More Relief
The Agribusiness Update
Federal grants will help teachers integrate food and agriculture sciences in their classrooms, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says more relief is on the way.
Florida Fuel Plan for Hurricane Season and Vilsack Promises More Relief
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Ag Commissioner Nikki Fried encouraging a fuel plan for hurricane season, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says more pandemic relief is on the way.
Florida's Home Field AGvantage and Hennebelle Georgia State Veterinarian
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Farm Bureau to celebrate Home Field AGvantage this fall with two premier Ag Day events, and Dr. Janemarie Hennebelle appointed new Georgia State Veterinarian.
Codling Moth Activity in Walnut Orchards
California Ag Today
Populations have been low in the first two flights so far this season in the northern San Joaquin valley.
Managing True Bug Pests in Almond Orchards
California Ag Today
A new article on the Journal of Integrated Pest Management details 11 true bug pests and their management in almond orchards.
Integrated Vertebrate Pest Management
California Ag Today
Get your free copy of the “Burrowing Rodents” guide on the UCANR website.
Managing Voles Organically
California Ag Today
Trapping is often insufficient for high density vole populations. Some growers may consider reducing vegetation.
China Ban on U.S. Farmland Purchases Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse puts forth amendment to the House Ag Appropriations bill that prohibits China from buying U.S. farmland and ineligible for farm program payouts.
China Ban on U.S. Farmland Purchases Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse puts forth amendment to the House Ag Appropriations bill that prohibits China from buying U.S. farmland and ineligible for farm program payouts.
Farm Data to Farm Strategy
Farm of the Future
Tracking data is helpful if you can mine it for insights and use it to adjust strategy, says consultant Dick Wittman.