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The Rise of Premium Convenience Foods
Farm of the Future
Zordi is focusing their efforts on growing snackable Korean strawberries that are 2-3 times sweeter than average variety.
Florida Strawberry Harvest and John Deere Partners with SpaceX
The Agribusiness Update
We are at the peak of Florida strawberry harvest, a time when growers are doing all they can to make sure consumers can find their favorite fruit at the market, and John Deere announced it entered into an agreement with SpaceX to provide cutting-edge satellite communications service to farmers.
Cash Labor Ag Expenses and USDA Funding for Dairy Disasters
The Agribusiness Update
Total cash labor expenses for U.S. ag higher, and new funding announced from the USDA will help dairy producers affected by natural disasters.
Soybean Straws
Farm of the Future
Commodity groups are finding ways to repurpose every aspect of the crop they are growing.
Univ of Florida Strawberry Sweetness Gene and Turkey Breast Prices Climb
The Agribusiness Update
Strawberry consumers love the sweet flavor and University of Florida scientists are trying to meet that desire, while helping growers produce high yields, and frozen wholesale turkey breast prices climbed in response to last year's avian flu outbreak.
Reducing Labor but Maintaining Quality
Farm of the Future
Robotic strawberry harvesters need to match the productivity of hand harvest without being tougher on the fruit.
California Strawberry Record Acreage and AFBF-Deere MOU on Repairs
The Agribusiness Update
California strawberry growers projected to plant record acreage this year, and American Farm Bureau and John Deere sign memorandum of understanding allowing farmers to repair their own equipment.
UC Davis Strawberry Research and Farm Journal Surveys Carbon Markets
The Agribusiness Update
U.C. Davis gets $6.2 million for strawberry research, and Farm Journal Survey shows most farmers concerned about overcoming technical and financial hurdles in carbon markets.
UC Davis Research Aims to Tackle Fusarium Wilt in Strawberries
California Ag Today
Thanks to research at the University of California Davis, strawberry losses from Fusarium wilt could be greatly reduced. Researchers say they have discovered genes that are resistant to the deadly soil-borne disease.
California Organic Strawberries and Global Food Prices Drop
The Agribusiness Update
Central California's organic strawberry crop is doing well, and global food prices drop for fifth-straight month.
UC Davis Research Aims to Tackle Fusarium Wilt in Strawberries
California Ag Today
Thanks to research at the University of California Davis, strawberry losses from Fusarium wilt could be greatly reduced. Researchers say they have discovered genes that are resistant to the deadly soil-borne disease.
UF Strawberry Flavor Study and U.S. Farmland Prices Increase
The Agribusiness Update
University of Florida study looks to improve strawberry flavor, and U.S. farmland prices increase 12.4% over last year.
Strawberry Genes Fight Deadly Disease and Next Gen Fuels Act
The Agribusiness Update
UC Davis researchers find a gene in strawberries that may ward off deadly Fusarium wilt, and legislation introduced called the Next Generation Fuels Act in both House and Senate.
Biringer Farms Strawberries Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
The Strawberry Lady, Diana Biringer of Biringer Farms in Arlington, Washington, is excited for the sunny forecast AND the start of strawberry season.
Biringer Farms Strawberries Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
The Strawberry Lady, Diana Biringer of Biringer Farms in Arlington, Washington, is excited for the sunny forecast AND the start of strawberry season.
Strawberry Demand Boosts Plantings and Rail Service Delays
The Agribusiness Update
Strong demand for strawberries has boosted plantings on California farms, and Growth Energy calls for action on rail delays.
New Children's Book Brings Special Ag Focus
Southeast Regional Ag News
“I LOVE Strawberries,” is the newest title from Feeding Minds Press, the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture’s publishing venture
Florida Strawberry Season and Organic Dairy Growth Slow
The Agribusiness Update
Florida strawberry season is in full swing, and organic dairy operation growth at slower pace than conventional.
China's Goal on Pork Self-Sufficient and Equipment Dealers Merger
The Agribusiness Update
China sets goal to become self-sufficient in pork production, and four of the largest equipment dealer associations talk merger.