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Winegrape Heat Challenges and Farm Bill Lacks Prop 12 Fix
The Agribusiness Update
Winegrape growers facing a hotter and more volatile climate may have several ways to protect the value of their vineyards, and the National Pork Producers Council welcomed progress on the farm bill, but said lawmakers must address California’s Proposition 12.
California Peach Harvest and New Trade Deals Benefit Agriculture
The Agribusiness Update
Mild July temperatures in California’s Central Valley were kind to peaches used for canning as farmers harvested their early varieties, and new trade deals between the U.S. and countries around the world will directly benefit America’s farmers and ranchers.
NW Pears in 2024 Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
2024 was a rough year for Northwest pear growers seeing their lowest production in nearly 40 years, but new Pear Bureau Northwest president and CEO CarrieAnn Arias is happy to be on the job!
NW Pears in 2024 Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
2024 was a rough year for Northwest pear growers seeing their lowest production in nearly 40 years, but new Pear Bureau Northwest president and CEO CarrieAnn Arias is happy to be on the job!
Ag Tractor Sales Down and National 4-H Beyond Ready
The Agribusiness Update
Sales of ag tractors dropped 19% in September compared to September of last year, and the national 4-H program launched Beyond Ready, a nationwide initiative designed to empower ten million young people with skills, resilience, and confidence.
Dairy Cow Testing Numbers and Ag Trade Deficit Forecast Higher
The Agribusiness Update
Federal authorities have conducted tests on beef tissue from 96 cull dairy cows with 95 testing negative, and the U.S. ag trade deficit is projected to increase again to $32 billion, a $1.5 billion increase from February’s projection.
Regenerative Cotton Fund and Ag Trade Deficit Forecast Higher
The Agribusiness Update
A nationwide partnership led by the Soil Health Institute’s Regenerative Cotton Fund is creating opportunities for sustainable cotton farming, and the U.S. ag trade deficit is projected to increase again to $32 billion, a $1.5 billion increase from February’s projection.
Cherry Estimates 2024 Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Estimates for this year’s cherry crop are out giving reason for cautious optimism as the industry waits to see how the next few weeks play out.
Cherry Estimates 2024 Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Estimates for this year’s cherry crop are out giving reason for cautious optimism as the industry waits to see how the next few weeks play out.
Raspberry Outlook Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
How's the wetter, cooler weather been treating Washington raspberry growers? Washington Red Raspberry Commission's Henry Bierlink says not too bad, so far.
Raspberry Outlook Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
How's the wetter, cooler weather been treating Washington raspberry growers? Washington Red Raspberry Commission's Henry Bierlink says not too bad, so far.
Raspberry Challenges Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
2021 was a rough year, but there are no guarantees that the challenges will go away for raspberry growers in 2022.
Raspberry Challenges Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
2021 was a rough year, but there are no guarantees that the challenges will go away for raspberry growers in 2022.
Cherry Analysis Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
NW Cherry Growers president BJ Thurlby looks back at 2021 cherries and ahead to the challenges growers face in the upcoming season.
Cherry Analysis Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
NW Cherry Growers president BJ Thurlby looks back at 2021 cherries and ahead to the challenges growers face in the upcoming season.
California Fruit-Nut Trees Chilling Out and Tractor-Combines Sales Up
The Agribusiness Update
California fruit and nut trees are chilling out in the Central Valley and that's a good thing, and Tractor and Combine sales are higher year-over-year.
Cherry Harvest Update Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Cherry harvest is underway and looking good, but the challenges keep coming.
Cherry Harvest Update Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Cherry harvest is underway and looking good, but the challenges keep coming.
Texas Valentine's Day Massacre and USDA Disaster Assistance
The Agribusiness Update
Freezing temps cause Valentine's Day Massacre for many Texas crops, and USDA reminds ag community hit by recent storms that assistance is available.