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Farmer's Markets Essential and Organic Avocado Demand Up
The Agribusiness Update
Farmer's Markets have been deemed "essential" after many closed due to coronavirus, and organic avocado demand climbs.
Canada Waivers for H-2A and Optimism over Goods to China
The Agribusiness Update
Canada exempts H-2A workers from coronavirus travel bans, and signs of optimism after China buys more ag products.
Truck Driver Hours Waived and Alternative to Restaurant Customers
The Agribusiness Update
The hours of service rules for truck drivers delivering food and other necessary supplies have been waived, and food producers looking for alternate customers after restaurants closed by coronavirus.
Milk Prices Take a Hit and Farmers Markets Closing
The Agribusiness Update
Analysts expect milk prices to take a downward tilt thanks to coronavirus, and the pandemic is also putting many farmers markets out of business.
Enrollment Deadline for ARC & PLC is March 16, 2020
Land & Livestock Report
Enrollment Deadline for ARC & PLC is March 16, 2020
Farm Loss Lower and Subsidized Brazilian Beef to U.S.
The Agribusiness Update
USDA reports the U.S. lost only 5,800 farms in 2019, and U.S. cattle industry not thrilled that subsidized Brazilian beef to begin exports to U.S.
U.S. Wheat to Kenya and Lemon Prices Down Amid Glut
The Agribusiness Update
USDA clears way for U.S. wheat exports to Kenya, and Lemon prices fall amid over-supply.
California Asparagus Plummets and USDA Automation Investment
The Agribusiness Update
California asparagus acreage plummets, and USDA investing in ag automation as answer to labor shortage.
Transportation Services Division of USDA
Farm and Ranch Report
Transportation Services Division of USDA
Negotiations with India and New Strawberry Variety
The Agribusiness Update
President Trump is talking trade with officials from India, and a new, better strawberry variety released.
Ag Census Deadlines and Farming Still a Family Business
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA sends out reminder that 2019 Census of Horticulture Specialties and Organic Survey are both due in early February, and USDA numbers show farming is still overwhelmingly a family business.
Peru Grape Exports and Thanksgiving Spuds Consumed
The Agribusiness Update
Peru grape exports up 5%, and Americans eat their share of Thanksgiving potatoes.
Rain & Large Lemons and Farm Connectivity
The Agribusiness Update
Extra rain in California means large lemons this year, and NASS finds farm internet is still far from universal.
USDA Training Sessions Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Center for Latino Farmers is hosting a 4-day training session for anyone looking to get into agriculture.
Net Farm Income Higher and Sustainable Farmers
The Agribusiness Update
USDA numbers show Net Farm Income higher than expected, and Sustainable is the new buzz-word "we" want farmers to attain.
USDA Training Sessions Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Center for Latino Farmers is hosting a 4-day training session for anyone looking to get into agriculture.
Blueberry Wage Hike Pt 3
Fruit Grower Report
A new 50% wage hike for H-2A piece work is being challenged and a decision is due this week.
Blueberry Wage Hike Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
A new 50% wage hike for H-2A piece work is being challenged and a decision is due this week.
Blueberry Wage Hike Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
A new 50% wage hike for H-2A piece work is being challenged and a decision is due this week.
Food Insecure Falling and Proposed 3-Hr Trucker Break
The Agribusiness Update
USDA analysis calls for the world's food-insecure population to fall, and a proposed 3-hr "off the clock" rule for trucking delays welcomed news for drivers.