California Ag OT Costs Workers Hours and War Impact on Fertilizer

The Agribusiness Update
While some have benefited, California’s 2016 agricultural overtime law has reduced overall earnings for farmworkers, and U.S. farmers brace for shock resulting from the disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and the impact on fertilizer.

Florida Blueberry Recovery and War Impact on Fertilizer

The Agribusiness Update
After a hard winter that froze blossoms and fruit, Florida blueberry growers are recovering from the chilly season, and U.S. farmers brace for shock resulting from the disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and the impact on fertilizer.

Global Tensions Could Shape What Farmers Plant This Year

California Ag Today
Uncertainty in fertilizer markets may influence planting decisions as producers begin the spring season.

Gobal Haven Ventures

Idaho Ag Today
Need a building on your farm or ranch? Global Haven Ventures custom builds all kinds of structures to your specifications out of steel.

Shutdown Hitting Farmers and U.S.-China Port Fees

The Agribusiness Update
The government shutdown is hitting the nation’s farmers and ranchers in multiple ways, and the U.S. and China have begun charging competing port fees on ocean shipping firms that move everything from holiday toys to crude oil.

Shutdown Hitting Farmers and U.S.-China Port Fees

The Agribusiness Update
The government shutdown is hitting the nation’s farmers and ranchers in multiple ways, and the U.S. and China have begun charging competing port fees on ocean shipping firms that move everything from holiday toys to crude oil.

Dairy methane reduced

Idaho Ag Today
Ambient Carbon Successfully Destroys Low-Concentration Methane in Dairy Barn Field Trial

Port Fee Estimates for Chinese Vessels and Cattle on Feed Report

The Agribusiness Update
A new report estimates the recently imposed U.S. port fees on Chinese vessels could increase shipping costs for American ag exporters, and USDA’s Cattle on Feed Report says cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market totaled 11.4 million on June 1.

Peaches Without Borders: Georgia Grown Heads South

Southeast Regional Ag News
For the first time in nearly three decades, Georgia peaches are cleared for export to Mexico thanks to cutting-edge cold-pasteurization technology.

USPS for Alcohol

Fruit Grower Report
It’s called the USPS Shipping Equity Act and it would allow the U.S. Postal Service to ship alcoholic beverages to consumers.

Happy Dairy

Idaho Ag Today
A running stream of consciousness from an Oregon dairy farmer.

I'm Bob Benson. I have an organic dairy here in Yamhill, Oregon.

Reliable Energy - Not EVs

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The American Farm Bureau told Congress farmers need reliable, affordable energy to transport crops and livestock, but electric vehicles are not reliable.

Adding Efficiencies in Cotton Transport

California Ag Today
In partnership with the National Cotton Council (NCC), USDA is piloting a program for the 2024-2025 cotton crop that will allow bales to be shipped in four-bale groupings that use averaged quality data.

USDA Launches 4-Bale Module Averaging Pilot Program for Cotton

Southeast Regional Ag News
In partnership with the National Cotton Council (NCC), USDA is piloting a program for the 2024-2025 cotton crop that will allow bales to be shipped in four-bale groupings that use averaged quality data

Black Sea Grain Stopped

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Russia’s halting the Black Sea Grain deal again threatens global food and fertilizer prices, as the war in Ukraine grinds on.

A "Messy Middle" for Agriculture Truckers and Shippers

Line on Agriculture
Executive Director of the North America Council of Freight Mike Roeth

California Farm Bureau on Forestry Management and Ocean Shipping Reform Act

The Agribusiness Update
California Farm Bureau is calling for increasing the pace and scale of forest management, and the Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act is designed to help with slowdowns and other issues at U.S. ports.

Thousands of Workers Hired in SE Region and Ocean Shipping Reform Act

The Agribusiness Update
32,000 workers were hired directly by farms in the Southeast Region, and the Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act is designed to help with slowdowns and other issues at U.S. ports.

California Rainstorms Paying Off and Ukraine Grain Exports Rebound

The Agribusiness Update
California's January rainstorms appear to be paying their first dividends for farmers, and corn and wheat exports out of Ukraine rebound to near pre-war numbers.

Florida Farmer of the Year Named and Ukraine Grain Exports Rebound

The Agribusiness Update
Immokalee farmer Wade Purvis named Florida Farmer of the Year, and corn and wheat exports out of Ukraine rebound to near pre-war numbers.