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Ag Economy Barometer Drops in February and H-2A Labor Certification
The Agribusiness Update
The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer dropped five points in February, and the Department of Labor announced final rule to amend H-2A temporary labor certification regulations, but not everyone is happy.
H-2A Numbers Climb and USDA Forecasts Ag Trade Deficit
The Agribusiness Update
American Ag Employers are filling more seasonal jobs with H-2A workers, and USDA forecasts ag trade deficit for the first time with more imports expected than exports in 2023.
'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.
Water Intake Technology and Smithfield Sends Food to Florida
The Agribusiness Update
University of California, Davis, researchers continue testing high-tech processes for detecting how thirsty their trees are to help make better irrigation decisions, and Smithfield Foods sends tons of food to Fort Myers, Florida for hurricane victims.
Russian River Water Solutions and Restaurant Closures
The Agribusiness Update
Farmers along California's Russian River are proposing solutions to water supply issues, and more data on restaurant closures caused by pandemic.
Nutrien's Ammonia Facility in Louisiana and Restaurant Closures
The Agribusiness Update
Nutrien is evaluating a Louisiana site for world's biggest clean ammonia facility, and the latest numbers for restaurant closures caused by pandemic.
Food Price Index Record and U.S. Beef Exports Strong in February
The Agribusiness Update
The UN's Food Price Index sets record, and U.S. Beef Exports remain strong in February.
Late Winter Calving and Brazil Lifts Tariffs on U.S. Ethanol
The Agribusiness Update
USDA study finds late winter calving better than spring for calf growth, and Brazil lifts tariffs on U.S. Ethanol.
California Avocado Harvest and Avian Influenza Spreading
The Agribusiness Update
California avocado harvest is to be robust, but questions water and input costs are still there, and cases of bird flu are still popping up in Eastern states.
Temporary Block of Prop 12 Enforcement and Cattle Industry Convention
The Agribusiness Update
A judge temporarily blocks enforcement of California's Prop 12, and Cattle Industry holds convention in Houston.
EPA Restricts Crop Protection and Tariffs Cost Ag Billions
The Agribusiness Update
Four Senators tell EPA they're concerned about new restrictions on crop protection, and retaliatory tariffs from other nations cost U.S. agriculture billions.
SCOTUS on Vax Mandate and Dairy Checkoff Helps Food Services
The Agribusiness Update
The Supreme Court will hear arguments in the case against OSHA's requirement for employers to enforce vaccine mandate, and despite COVID challenges Dairy Checkoff continues to help foodservice partners grow sales of dairy foods.
Ag Labor Reform Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
The ag community will be watching, according to U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse, to see what happens in the Senate with the House-approved stop-gap bill, that includes important reforms for ag labor.
Ag Labor Reform Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
The ag community will be watching, according to U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse, to see what happens in the Senate with the House-approved stop-gap bill, that includes important reforms for ag labor.
NW Cherry Harvest Behind and Payment for Farmers of Color Delayed
The Agribusiness Update
Cooler weather slows harvest for Northwest Cherry growers, and a Wisconsin judge puts temporary restraining order on loan forgiveness for farmers of color.
JBS Ransomeware Attack and Ag Chair Scott Warns of Biden's Estate Tax
The Agribusiness Update
JBS is hit by Russian hackers in ransomeware attack, and House Ag Chair David Scott warns of President Biden's capital gains tax would be a financial burden for farm families.
Farmworker Housing Concessions Pt 3
Fruit Grower Report
Washington Farm Bureau CEO John Stuhlmiller talks about a recent judge's ruling that walks back some "unworkable" emergency farmworker housing rules set by the state.
Thieves Use Drones in California and Cosmic Crisp Volume Soars
The Agribusiness Update
Thieves in California using drones to find and steal farm equipment, and Cosmic Crisp volume and sales climbing quickly.
Georgia Storms Hit Crops and Cosmic Crisp Volume Soars
The Agribusiness Update
A series of storms last week brought thunder, rain, tornados, and hail to several Georgia counties, and Cosmic Crisp apple volume continues to climb its way to the top.
Farmworker Housing Concessions Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Washington Farm Bureau CEO John Stuhlmiller talks about a recent judge's ruling that walks back some "unworkable" emergency farmworker housing rules set by the state.