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Ag Lending Steady and Ethanol Production Hits COVID-era Highs
The Agribusiness Update
Ag lending remains steady in latest Federal Reserve numbers, and Ethanol production reaches highest level since COVID lockdowns began.
Blueberry Mechanization Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
As technology advances and demand continues to climb, blueberry growers are looking forward to the day when fresh harvest can be done with machines.
Raspberry Challenges Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Following a rough year, weather-wise, Washington raspberry growers have more challenges ahead.
Raspberry Challenges Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Following a rough year, weather-wise, Washington raspberry growers have more challenges ahead.
NCBA Blasts Biden and Food Production Solutions
The Agribusiness Update
The National Cattlemen's Beef Association and Public Lands Council blast Biden over designation of grazing lands, and FFAR suggests indoor solutions for climate change, resource and supply chain challenges.
Florida Orange Numbers and NCBA Blasts Biden
The Agribusiness Update
Florida all orange forecast numbers are in, and National Cattlemen's Beef Association and Public Lands Council blast Biden for sweeping designations on millions of grazing acres at Utah National Monuments.
Ag Exports to Soar in 2022 and Farm Loan Limits Raised October 1st
The Agribusiness Update
USDA's Economic Research Service projects record highs in agricultural exports in 2022, and Farm Loan limits are higher as of October 1st.
USDA's ASF Vaccine and Meatpacking's Role in COVID Spread
The Agribusiness Update
USDA announces vaccine candidates for African Swine Fever, and new study shows the limited role meatpacking played in spread of COVID.
State Beef Council's NASCAR Race and USDA's ASF Vaccine
The Agribusiness Update
The Federation of State Beef Councils, and Beef Checkoff, again are sponsoring a NASCAR race in Daytona called the "Beef, it's what's for Dinner 300", and USDA announces vaccine candidate for African Swine Fever.
Vilsack Applauds ASF Efforts and AFBF on Reconciliation Myth
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack applauds African Swine Fever efforts, and American Farm Bureau Federation tries to dispel myth about reconciliation bill containing methane tax on agriculture.
UGA Cover Crop Study and Ethanol Exports Improve
The Agribusiness Update
University of Georgia scientists look at cover crops as way to provide important habitat for predatory insects that could be a benefit, and U.S. ethanol exports improve in August.
California's Prop 12 to SCOTUS and USDA Invests to End Global Hunger
The Agribusiness Update
Two farm groups are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to invalidate California's voter-approved Prop 12 standards, and USDA invests $5-billion with the goal of ending hunger and malnutrition and building more sustainable, resilient and inclusive food systems.
Swine-Cattle Inventory Down and Market for Chicken Without Anti-Biotics
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. inventory for all swine and cattle are down, and Market for Chicken raised without anti-biotics goes up.
Food Insecurity and China's Record Wheat Imports
The Agribusiness Update
A new report shows more than one in 10 U.S. households experienced food insecurity in 2020, and China's wheat imports hit highest level in more than 20 years.
Citrus Tree Nutrition and Carbon Market Interest
The Agribusiness Update
Proper nutrition for disease damaged citrus trees in critical for productivity, and study show farmer interest in carbon markets lacking.
Raspberries are Healthy Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Packed full of anti-oxidants, red raspberries are a heart-health powerhouse.
Raspberries are Healthy Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Packed full of anti-oxidants, red raspberries are a heart-health powerhouse.
Little Cherry Disease Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse is working with others in Congress to urge the USDA to help growers dealing with Little Cherry Disease and its potentially devastating impact.
