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Growers Turning to Technology and Ethanol in Fuel Saves Drivers Billions
The Agribusiness Update
Growers are turning to technology more to streamline tasks, address labor shortages and increase water efficiency, and a UC-Berkeley study shows adding low-cost ethanol to the nation's gas supply saves Americans billions.
Farm Bill Talks at World Ag Expo and Cage-Free Egg Challenges
The Agribusiness Update
The 2023 Farm Bill took center stage at the World Ag Expo in Tulare recently, and the transition to cage-free egg production will be more expensive and reduce profits.
Inflation, Interest Rates, Labor Shortage All Taking Their Toll
Farm of the Future
With Inflation still high and interest rates on the rise, another issue businesses are finding is lack of workers.
Baby Formula Tariffs in 2023 and Ethanol Production Margins Weaken
The Agribusiness Update
Baby formula imports will see tariffs again in 2023 when exemptions expire, and America's ethanol production margins weaken in late 2022.
California Almonds Hopeful for 2023 and Americans Pay More for Vegetables
The Agribusiness Update
California almond growers are hoping for a more prosperous 2023 following a year of drought and water problems, and Americans are paying up to 40% more for vegetables and drought is the big reason why.
California Farmers Bulldoze Crops and Electric Vehicles Lacking AM Radio
The Agribusiness Update
Farmers in California's San Joaquin Valley are being forced to bulldoze healthy nut and citrus trees and grapevines due to water shortages, and many electric vehicles don't come with AM radio and that's a big worry for farm broadcasters.
California Methane Emissions Grants and Thanksgiving Turkey Prices
The Agribusiness Update
The California Department of Food and Agriculture grants will fund research to reduce methane emissions from dairy and livestock operations, and your Thanksgiving turkey is going to cost more this year.
Diesel Shortage Pressure and Cover Crops Growing
The Agribusiness Update
American diesel shortage puts pressure on suppliers, and the use of cover crops are becoming more popular.
Diesel Supplies/Prices Becoming a Concern Across U.S.
Southeast Regional Ag News
Mike Steenhoek, Executive Director of the Soy Transportation Coalition, says the biggest shortages are in the southeast.
Labor Shortages Stunt CA Ag Growth
California Ag Today
An ag labor bill sits in the senate waiting for action after being passed through the House of Representatives earlier this year. The Farm Workforce Modernization Act would significantly improve California’s ag labor shortages, and bolster food production in the state.
Plant-based Meat Demand Off and Gas Prices Higher Again
The Agribusiness Update
Plant-based food is a hot market, but plant-based meat is not, and gas prices up for the third straight week.
'22 Georgia National Fair and Smithfield Sends Food to Florida
The Agribusiness Update
The 2022 Georgia National Fair is on this week with a major focus on Agriculture, and Smithfield Foods sends tons of food for Fort Myers Hurricane victims.
California Produces Despite Drought and NCBA Disappointed in Executive Order
The Agribusiness Update
California farms and ranches boost production despite water shortages and drought, and National Cattlemen's Beef Association expresses disappointment in White House Executive Order that addresses fake meat under same rules as beef.
Ukraine Grain Moving
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ukraine is shipping more grain under a new deal, but is it enough?
CFB President Calls for Ag Support and Biofuel Welcomes IRA
The Agribusiness Update
California Farm Bureau president Jamie Johansson calls on lawmakers to support farmers and ranchers facing water shortages, regulations and rising costs, and Biofuel groups welcome signing of Inflation Reduction Act.
Apple 2022 Forecast Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Washington State Tree Fruit Association president, Jon DeVaney shares his thoughts on the forecast numbers that came out recently for the 2022 Washington apple harvest.
Apple 2022 Forecast Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Washington State Tree Fruit Association president, Jon DeVaney shares his thoughts on the forecast numbers that came out recently for the 2022 Washington apple harvest.
Dairy Sales Climb in June and Oil Prices Lowest in 6 Months
The Agribusiness Update
The sale of dairy products climbed 16% year over year in June, and oil prices drop to the lowest point in almost six months.