California's Prop 12 Support Questions and Year-round E15 Left Out

The Agribusiness Update
Analysis is out for a letter, widely promoted by animal rights operatives, allegedly signed by 5,000 “farmers and producers” who support California’s Prop 12, and it appears the House funding bill will NOT include language allowing year-round access to E15 nationwide.

Florida Ag's Cost-Share Program and Year-round E15 Left Out

The Agribusiness Update
Florida Ag Commissioner Wilton Simpson and the Florida Forest Service announced that $6.3 million for Florida landowners through two cost-share programs, and it appears the House funding bill will NOT include language allowing year-round access to E15 nationwide.

Lab-Grown Chicken in Japan and New Ag Career Numbers

The Agribusiness Update
Researchers in Japan have produced nugget-sized chunks of chicken using animal cells, signaling a breakthrough in lab-grown food production, and the 2025 Feeding the Economy Report says over 47 million people in the U.S. work in the agricultural and food industries.

Fruit Fly Quarantine in California and Vilsack Reaction to Census

The Agribusiness Update
Seven California counties remain under quarantine in a battle to eradicate and stop the spread of four different fruit fly species, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack’s reaction to last week’s 2022 Census of Agriculture calls for delivering ag policies for small-and mid-sized farms.

Citrus Health Forum in Florida and Vilsack Reaction to Census

The Agribusiness Update
Don’t forget to register for the 2024 Citrus Health Forum! The forum will be held this Thursday at the North Florida

Research & Education Center in Quincy, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack’s reaction to last week’s 2022 Census of Agriculture calls for delivering ag policies for small-and mid-sized farms.

Northwest Pear Outlook Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
In spite of the extreme weather seen in the PNW this year, the Northwest pear crop looks as if its held up well as harvest begins.

Northwest Pear Outlook Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
In spite of the extreme weather seen in the PNW this year, the Northwest pear crop looks as if its held up well as harvest begins.

California Ports a Nightmare and USDA's $11.5-million for Smaller Farms

The Agribusiness Update
Ag exporters report shipping farm good through California ports is a nightmare, and USDA announces $11.5-million to help small and medium sized farms become profitable.

Walla Walla Sweets Harvest Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Another successful Walla Walla Sweet Onion harvest draws to close.