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California Ag Land Sales and Gas Prices Higher-Diesel Down
The Agribusiness Update
California farmers urge state to protect agricultural resources amid concerns over a company buying large swaths of farmland in Solano County, and gas prices higher while diesel drops.
Georgia DNR on Feral Hog Rules and Gas Prices Higher-Diesel Down
The Agribusiness Update
A deer and feral hog biologist with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources outlines steps the agency is taking to help farmers control feral hog populations to prevent crop damage, and gas prices higher while diesel drops.
Contesting Mexico's Ban on Biotech Corn and Turkey Breast Prices Climb
The Agribusiness Update
USTR and Ag Secretary are contesting Mexico’s move to ban imports of genetically modified corn from the U.S., and frozen wholesale turkey breast prices climbed in response to last year's avian flu outbreak.
Contesting Mexico's Ban on Biotech Corn and Turkey Breast Prices Climb
The Agribusiness Update
USTR and Ag Secretary are contesting Mexico’s move to ban imports of genetically modified corn from the U.S., and frozen wholesale turkey breast prices climbed in response to last year's avian flu outbreak.
Univ of Florida Strawberry Sweetness Gene and Turkey Breast Prices Climb
The Agribusiness Update
Strawberry consumers love the sweet flavor and University of Florida scientists are trying to meet that desire, while helping growers produce high yields, and frozen wholesale turkey breast prices climbed in response to last year's avian flu outbreak.
West Coast Port Negotiations and Growers Automation Spending Up
The Agribusiness Update
Failed labor negotiations at West Coast ports is impacting red mead exports with periodic work stoppages, and growers are now spending an average of $500,000 a year on automation in response to labor shortage.
Georgia Referendums Corn-Pecans and Growers Automation Spending Up
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Department of Agriculture is holding referendums on corn and pecan assessments through the end of the month, and growers are spending an average of $500,000 annually on automation thanks to the labor shortage.
WSTFA Air Purifiers Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Air purifiers have been donated for Yakima Valley farmworker housing by the Washington State Tree Fruit Association.
WSTFA Air Purifiers Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Air purifiers have been donated for Yakima Valley farmworker housing by the Washington State Tree Fruit Association.
Pests and the Public Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
The Washington Department of Agriculture is very thankful for the public's help for reporting the sightings of invasive pests like the Asian Giant Hornets and Japanese Beetles, or any other pest you don't recognize.
Pests and the Public Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
The Washington Department of Agriculture is very thankful for the public's help for reporting the sightings of invasive pests like the Asian Giant Hornets and Japanese Beetles, or any other pest you don't recognize.
National Pork Board Disease Exercise and Ethanol Exports Down
The Agribusiness Update
The National Pork Board organized a foreign animal disease exercise, and Ethanol exports are down in March.
Canceled Wildfire Coverage and Commodity Credit Corp Helps with Bird Flu
The Agribusiness Update
California farmers concerns over wildfire insurance coverage, and Commodity Credit Corp gives financial boost to USDA's response to bird flu.
Peanut Prices Fall and CCC Helps with Bird Flu Response
The Agribusiness Update
Peanut prices fall for week ending April 23, and Commodity Credit Corporation lends financial support for USDA's response to bird flu.
Agriculture's GHG Emissions Fall and Beef Demand Remains Strong
The Agribusiness Update
Agriculture's greenhouse gas emissions fall 4.3%, and beef demand remains strong despite rising prices.
Ocean Shipping Reform Act and Release of Strategic Oil Reserves
The Agribusiness Update
Senate passes Ocean Shipping Reform Act in response to port congestion, and farm and renewable fuel supporters are not happy after the President allows release of petroleum from strategic oil reserves.
Grain Plantings Mixed and Ocean Shipping Reform Act
The Agribusiness Update
NASS Planting estimates mixed, and Senate passes Ocean Shipping Reform Act in response to port congestion.
Biofuels Reform
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Biofuel and farm groups are calling on the President to restore year-round sales of E15 ethanol-blended gas as fuel prices soar.
GFB Day at State Capitol and Ocean Shipping Reform Act
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Farm Bureau showed strength in numbers for GFB Day at State Capitol, and Ocean Shipping Reform Act introduced in Senate.
USDA Crop Insurance Updates and Rural Broadband Loans and Grants
The Agribusiness Update
USDA updates crop insurance for farmers, and applications are being accepted for rural broadband loans and grants.