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APHIS Celebrates 50 Years and Ag Economy Barometer Dips
The Agribusiness Update
USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, or APHIS, is celebrating 50 years of service, and the Perdue University/CME Ag Economy Barometer dips to a reading of 113, weakest since the start of the pandemic.
0321 Federal Reserve Interest Rates Hike Part 2
California Ag Today
The Federal Reserve increased nation-wide interest rates by a fourth of a percent. Thanks for joining us for part two of this story. At the Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin Business Conference, Mike North of EverAG says the increase was unavoidable. He expects the current environment to continue.
Federal Reserve Interest Rates Hike
California Ag Today
The Federal Reserve increased nation-wide interest rates by a fourth of a percent this week. At the Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin Business Conference, Mike North of EverAG says the increase was unavoidable.
Ukraine Invasion Hits Gas Prices and Food Insecurity Varies
The Agribusiness Update
The Russian invasion of Ukraine pushes gas prices higher last week, and food insecurity varies across states.
UGA Meat Judging Top Honors and COVID Impact on Pork Processing
The Agribusiness Update
University of Georgia Meat Judging Team earns top honors at National Western Stock Show, and COVID impact on pork processing industry was short-lived.
California Snowpack 160% Above Normal and US Dairy on Canadian Restrictions
The Agribusiness Update
California snowpack is 160% higher than normal in first snow survey of the year, and US Dairy celebrates decision on Canadian restrictions.
Food Inflation in 2022 and Farmers to Plant More Wheat-Corn-Soy
The Agribusiness Update
The new year will see inflation rates continue to impact food industry and cause prices to rise, and the Wall Street Journal says farmers plan to plant more corn, soy and wheat than last year thanks to a banner year for grain prices.
Florida Food Check-Out Week and Farmers to Plant More Wheat-Corn-Soy
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Farm Bureau volunteers will celebrate Food Check-Out Week in February, and Farmers plan to plant more wheat, corn, and soybeans in 2022 thanks to a banner year for prices.
Food and Fuel Inflation
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Food and Fuel inflation continues to challenge both consumers and producers.
Supply Chain Challenges
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Supply chain bottlenecks here on the West Coast are causing a string of headaches for agricultural shippers.
USDA Invests in Conservation Reserve Acres and Container Ship Rates Ease
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA is investing $10-million to sample, measure, monitor soil carbon on CRP acres, and Container ship rates show signs of easing for shippers.
Vaccination Rates Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Vaccination rates among H-2A workers is 95% plus, a number that is pretty satisfying for WAFLA CEO Dan Fazio.
Vaccination Rates Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Vaccination rates among H-2A workers is 95% plus, a number that is pretty satisfying for WAFLA CEO Dan Fazio.
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.
Beef Demand Strong and Biden's Inheritance Tax
The Agribusiness Update
Beef demand continues to be strong as the country appears to see economic reopening, and farmers and ranchers face huge tax hit if Biden's inheritance tax becomes a reality.
COVID HOUSING CHANGES Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
WAFLA Executive Director Dan Fazio shares his relief after state revises farmworker housing regulations.
COVID HOUSING CHANGES Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
WAFLA Executive Director Dan Fazio shares his relief after state revises farmworker housing regulations.
Inslee Denies Ag Worker Changes Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Governor Jay Inslee says agworkers will still follow COVID emergency rules until further notice.
Governor Denies Ag Worker Housing Changes Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Governor Jay Inslee denies request from Washington Farm Bureau and WAFLA to repeal emergency rules for ag workers.