Rabobank on Tariff Risks and Rural Mainstreet Index Drops in December

The Agribusiness Update
A Rabobank market researcher says the implementation of

U.S. tariffs in 2025 runs the risk of fragmenting global trade, and after reaching above growth neutral in November for the first time since 2023, at 50.2, the Rural Mainstreet Index sank to 39.6 in December.

Hurricane Milton Acreage Report and Rural Mainstreet Index Drops in December

The Agribusiness Update
A University of Florida report says Hurricane Milton, a Category 3 hurricane in October, hit more than 5.7 million acres of agricultural land, and after reaching above growth neutral in November for the first time since 2023, at 50.2, the Rural Mainstreet Index sank to 39.6 in December.

More Water Allocations in California and AFBF on Vaccine Mandate

The Agribusiness Update
December rains have boosted water allocations for California farmers, and AFBF President Zippy Duvall says vaccine mandates will make supply chain challenges worse.

Watermelon Promotes Health and AFBF on Vaccine Mandate

The Agribusiness Update
A new study shows watermelon promotes better heart health, and AFBF President Zippy Duvall says vaccine mandate will worsen supply chain problems.

Wine Research Funding Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
Washington Wine Commission recommends 2018-19 viticulture and enology research projects.