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California Wildfire Insurance and Data Shows Few Bright Spots for Export Sales
The Agribusiness Update
The threat of California wildfires pushed insurance rates for farmers exponentially higher, and there are few bright spots in latest USDA weekly export sales numbers, for the week ending May 11th.
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.
AFBF Dairy Reform Priorities and Taylor Confirmed as USDA Negotiator
The Agribusiness Update
An American Farm Bureau report lays out priorities for reforming dairy policy, and Senate confirms Alexis Taylor as USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Ag Affairs.
Accessibility to Dairy in Schools and USDA's Organic Transition Initiative
The Agribusiness Update
As kids head back to school, dairy and nutrition advocates encourage us to remember dairy, and USDA announces new Organic Transition Initiative.
California Pear Production Drops and American Egg Production Down
The Agribusiness Update
California's pear production drops slightly from last year, and USDA reports American egg production down 3% from 2021.
Georgia Corn Rust Alert and American Egg Production Down
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia corn producers should be on the alert for southern corn rust that's shown up in 15 counties, and USDA data shows American egg production drops slightly from 2021.
California Crops Impacted by War and African Swine Fever Vaccine Tested
The Agribusiness Update
Several California crops may begin feeling market impacts of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and USDA successfully tests vaccine for African Swine Fever.
NCBA Opposes Wolf Delisting and Wells Fargo Paints Rosy Ag Future
The Agribusiness Update
NCBA and PLC oppose delisting of the gray wolves, and Wells Fargo economist paints rosy picture for ag future.
Vilsack on Port of Oakland and Cattle Numbers Down
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack plans to increase capacity at California's Port of Oakland to improve shipping capacity for ag producers.
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.
Pear Promotions Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
With Northwest pear harvest in full swing, pear promotions are hitting your favorite stores and online sources.
Pear Promotions Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
With Northwest pear harvest in full swing, pear promotions are hitting your favorite stores and online sources.
Governor Kemp Signs Georgia Ag Bills and Red Meat Exports Records
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signs several bills related to agriculture and forestry, and red meat exports reach record highs for March.
Bayer Earnings with Monsanto and EU GMO Delays
The Agribusiness Update
Bayer reduces earnings expectations from Monsanto merger, and European Union frustrates farm and biotech industries with roadblocks for genetically modified foods.