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2022 Third Costliest Weather Disasters and Proposed "Product of USA" Labels
The Agribusiness Update
2022 was the third costliest in terms of damage from weather-related disasters, and USDA proposes new "Product of USA" label claim.
Organic Dairies Hurting and Consumer Prices for Wheat Products Soar
The Agribusiness Update
Skyrocketing production costs have hit the organic dairy industry particularly hard, and consumer prices for wheat-based products are up substantially.
Hurricane Ian Assistance and Consumer Prices for Wheat Products Soar
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Farm Bureau applauds lawmakers for Hurrican Ian assistance, and consumer prices for wheat-based products are up substantially.
Rainstorms Give California Farmers Hope and Farm Bill Hearings Begin
The Agribusiness Update
Recent storms have given parched California farmers some hope of a better water supply in 2023, and Senate farm bill hearings begin.
Rainstorms Give California Farmers Hope and Farm Bill Hearings Begin
The Agribusiness Update
Recent storms have given parched California farmers some hope of a better water supply in 2023, and Senate farm bill hearings begin.
Per-Capita Dairy Consumption Higher and Mexico's GM Corn Ban
The Agribusiness Update
USDA data shows per-capita dairy consumption has emphatic rise, and Mexico's genetically modified corn ban could have huge consequences for U.S. and Mexican economies.
Congress Farm Bill Review and Gas Prices Down Again
The Agribusiness Update
Congress continues its review of next year's Farm Bill, and the National Average gas prices drops below $4.50.
California Water & Irrigation Cuts and Food Production Creates Jobs
The Agribusiness Update
California farmers facing severe cuts in irrigation supplies, and agriculture and food production creates large number of U.S. jobs.
57 Georgia Counties with Drought and Ag Credit Conditions Improve
The Agribusiness Update
57 Georgia counties are experiencing some level or drought, and Ag Credit Conditions improve in the first quarter of 2022.
USDA Staff Shortage
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack talks about the USDA's severe staff shortage and what he's trying to do to fill those positions.
War and Grain Prices
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Russia-Ukraine war will severely challenge global grain production.
California Drought Impact and Farmer Internet Survey
The Agribusiness Update
California agriculture see severe economic toll from drought, and Purdue survey shows sizable portion of American farmers have little or no internet service.
Kentucky D-SNAP Benefits and US Dairy Celebrates Canadian Access
The Agribusiness Update
Low-income Kentucky residents recovering from weather extremes may be eligible for USDA's D-SNAP benefits, and US Dairy celebrates decision on access to Canadian market.
California Orchard Removal and China's Record U.S. Corn Imports
The Agribusiness Update
Water shortages are causing some California growers to remove orchards, and China can't get enough U.S. corn with record import levels this year and next.
Wildfire Season Outlook Pt 3
Fruit Grower Report
University of Washington atmospheric sciences professor Cliff Mass talks about his outlook for a wildfire season that should be no worse than any year with average precipitation.
Wildfire Season Outlook Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
University of Washington athmospheric sciences professor Cliff Mass talks about his outlook for a wildfire season that should be no worse than any year with average precipitation.