Higher Food Prices Continue and Regenerative Ag Climbs

The Agribusiness Update
Higher food prices continue to change the way Americans shop, according to a new report from CoBank's Knowledge Exchange, and regenerative agriculture continues to gain momentum across the country.

Port of Oakland Importance and Generic Pesticides Cheaper

The Agribusiness Update
The Port of Oakland continues to be one of the most important gateways for U.S. agricultural products, and Struggling U.S. farmers have been switching to cheaper generic pesticides and fungicides.

Disaster Relief for Hurricane Victims and Generic Pesticides Cheaper

The Agribusiness Update
White House asking for $98.6 billion in emergency disaster relief funding following multiple hurricanes this fall, and Struggling U.S. farmers have been switching to cheaper generic pesticides and fungicides.

U.S. Wine Sales Slow and Net Cash Farm Income Down

The Agribusiness Update
U.S. and foreign winemakers are struggling to sell their product, and leaders are increasingly focused on anti-alcohol messaging, and USDA’s Economic Research Service forecasts U.S. net cash farm income will decrease 25.8% in 2024.

USDA Funding for Florida and Net Cash Farm Income Down

The Agribusiness Update
The USDA is allocating more than $5 million to Florida as part of a nationwide effort to strengthen the country’s infrastructure for pest detection as well as the nursery system, and USDA’s Economic Research Service forecasts U.S. net cash farm income will decrease 25.8% in 2024.

Switchgrass as A Biofuel

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Researchers Looking at Switchgrass as a Biofuel

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Switchgrass as A Biofuel

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Next Generation Farm Ownership and 2022 Census of Agriculture

The Agribusiness Update
Farm and ranch families face planning for the next generation taking over, and deadline coming for 2022 the USDA's Census of Agriculture.

Bird Flu Found in Domestic Georgia Flock and 2022 Census of Agriculture

The Agribusiness Update
The first case of bird flu in a domestic flock was found in Georgia, and ag producers have until June 30 to sign up to receive 2022 Census of Agriculture.

Florida's Right To Farm Act and Farmer's on Biden's 50% GGE Reduction

The Agribusiness Update
Florida Farm Bureau president Hoblick applauds Governor DeSantis signing of Right to Farm Act modernization, and Farmers polled on President Biden's goal of 50% greenhouse gas emissions reduction by 2030.

Biodiesel Study on Health Benefits and Farmers Poll on GGE Reduction

The Agribusiness Update
Study shows biodiesel use may have health benefits, and farmers polled on Biden's goal of 50% greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.

China's Other Proteins and Perdue Applauds Disaster Aid

The Agribusiness Update
China looks to other sources of protein as African Swine Fever decimates hog herds, and Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue applauds Trump Administration's disaster aid package.

Raspberry Buyer Pt 3

Fruit Grower Report
Washington Raspberry growers trying to decide what to do with their crop after biggest buyer pulls out as harvest gets underway.

Food Security Issues and Goat Milk Recall

Northwest Report
Food insecurities are plaguing more families with kids...a recall has been announced for goats milk...and we look at a new switchgrass variety that shows promise.

What is the "Feedstock Agnostic" and the Fruit Commission accepts nominations

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Switchgrass, soybeans, mustard, rapeseed, and wheat residue are all being tested to find which ones have high energy efficient ratings.

Salmon Runs Best in Years & Mapping Switchgrass

Northwest Report
Salmon runs are seeing record numbers, switchgrass now has a genetic map to help improve traits and Lacy takes a look at everyone's favorite "Fair Food."