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California Lettuce Prices Surge and More Adults Eating Less Fruit
The Agribusiness Update
The cost to California’s lettuce growers complying with the state’s environmental, labor and food safety regulations has surged 63.7% the past seven years, and a growing number of U.S. adults consume less than a quarter of the fruit recommended in Federal dietary guidelines.
California Lettuce Prices Surge and More Adults Eating Less Fruit
The Agribusiness Update
The cost to California’s lettuce growers complying with the state’s environmental, labor and food safety regulations has surged 63.7% the past seven years, and a growing number of U.S. adults consume less than a quarter of the fruit recommended in Federal dietary guidelines.
Labor Reform Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Kate Tynan, Senior Vice President at the Northwest Horticultural Council, says on the list of problems in agriculture, wage growth and labor costs are by far the biggest.
Labor Reform Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Kate Tynan, Senior Vice President at the Northwest Horticultural Council, says on the list of problems in agriculture, wage growth and labor costs are by far the biggest.
Southern Blight in Tomatoes and High Temps in Late August
The Agribusiness Update
Spurred by moisture and warm soil temperatures, the fungal disease southern blight is moving north from tomatoes in southern San Joaquin Valley to the Sacramento Valley, and temps are soaring across much of the country this final week of August with rain and severe weather from Texas to the Carolinas.
Southern Blight in Tomatoes and High Temps in Late August
The Agribusiness Update
Spurred by moisture and warm soil temperatures, the fungal disease southern blight is moving north from tomatoes in southern San Joaquin Valley to the Sacramento Valley, and temps are soaring across much of the country this final week of August with rain and severe weather from Texas to the Carolinas.
Cold Hardy Citrus Field Day and High Temps in Late August
The Agribusiness Update
Southeast citrus growers are invited to attend the 2024 UF/IFAS Cold Hardy Citrus Field Day, on October 30th, and temps are soaring across much of the country this final week of August with rain and severe weather from Texas to the Carolinas.
WPC on Lost Farms Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Census of Agriculture data has exposed some pretty shocking numbers when it comes to the number of American farms, and Washington Policy Center's Ag Director, Pam Lewison says it's not pretty.
WPC on Lost Farms Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Census of Agriculture data has exposed some pretty shocking numbers when it comes to the number of American farms, and Washington Policy Center's Ag Director, Pam Lewison says it's not pretty.
Fuel Prices & Farmers
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
American Farm Bureau Economist Robert Cryan talks about the new data on the toll fuel inflation is taking on ag producers.
Drought in Central Valley and Meatpacking Bosses to Testify in Congress
The Agribusiness Update
Drought means tough choices for farmers in California's Central Valley this year, and CEO's from four of the nation's biggest meatpackers have agreed to testify before Congress.
Florida Stone Fruit Field Day and Meatpacking Bosses Testify in Congress
The Agribusiness Update
Florida's Stone Fruit Field Day set for tomorrow, and CEO's from the four biggest meatpacking companies agree to testify before Congress.
Summertime E15
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Renewable Fuels Association CEO Geoff Cooper reacts to the President's announcement that he'll restore summertime E15 sales this year, which should help ease soaring fuel prices.
E15 & Biden
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A "praise the Lord" moment in the corn ethanol industry when the President said he's considering allowing summertime E15 sales.