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4th of July Food Prices Higher and Colorado Dairy Worker Gets Bird Flu
The Agribusiness Update
In case you didn’t notice, the food for your Fourth of July celebration came with stubbornly high prices at the grocery store, and public health officials in Colorado announced that a dairy farm employee tested positive for avian flu last week.
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.
Electrical Issues for California Wine and EU Scraps Pesticide Cuts
The Agribusiness Update
Farmers and vintners in San Joaquin County are expressing concerns over an electrical transmission project they say would bisect farm properties, and the head of the European Commission announced plans to scrap a proposed cutting of EU pesticide use in half following protests.
Florida Ag Policy and Commodity Forum and EU Scraps Pesticide Cuts
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Farm Bureau is excited to offer the second annual Ag Policy and Commodity Forum in Gainesville, and the head of the European Commission announced plans to scrap a proposed cutting of EU pesticide use in half following protests.
Ethanol Demand with Electric Vehicles and Dairy Export Records
The Agribusiness Update
A new USDA report suggests ethanol demand may decline with the rise of electric vehicles, and U.S. dairy sets records for export volume and value in 2022.
Ethanol Demand with Electric Vehicles and Dairy Export Records
The Agribusiness Update
A new USDA report suggests ethanol demand may decline with the rise of electric vehicles, and U.S. dairy sets records for export volume and value in 2022.
South Carolina Bird Flu and Turkey Prices Higher
The Agribusiness Update
A mixed flock of domestic birds in South Carolina test positive for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, and your Thanksgiving turkey is going to cost more this year.
Animal Activism Amid Pandemic Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Animal activism is alive and well, even during the last two years of a pandemic, according to Hannah Thompson Weeman of the Animal Ag Alliance.
Animal Activism Amid Pandemic Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Animal activism is alive and well, even during the last two years of a pandemic, according to Hannah Thompson Weeman of the Animal Ag Alliance.
Alabama Farm-City Committee Contests and Rail Service Delays
The Agribusiness Update
Alabama Farm-City Committee's poster, essay and video contests given inspiration by farmers, and Growth Energy calls for action on rail service delays.
Potato Vitamins Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Potatoes may fight off disease thanks to some added vitamins provided by Oregon State University researchers.
Potato Vitamins Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Potatoes may fight off disease thanks to some added vitamins provided by Oregon State University researchers.
Impossible Burger King Suit and Hong Kong Protests
The Agribusiness Update
Man sues Burger King for cooking his Impossible Burger on same grill as Whoppers, and Hong Kong protests impacting meat demand.
Anheuser Busch to Corn Growers and Farmer Confidence High
The Agribusiness Update
Anheuser Busch extends apology to Corn Growers Association over Superbowl ad, and Farmer Confidence High.
U.S. Beef to Taiwan and Tariff Burden
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. Beef to Taiwan reaches new high, and who's shouldering the biggest tariff burden between U.S. and China.
WHEAT GROWERS RMA
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Wheat growers request for an easing of procedures for falling number tests, denied.
New Genomic Tests Provides New Opportunities
Land & Livestock Report
Exciting news for cattlemen now have a more affordable option for genomically testing registered Angus cattle.
Winerywise Workshops
Fruit Grower Report
Wine grape growers will want to sign up for a new series of seminars being presented.
The Sweetener Fight Continues
Food Forethought
The corn sugar versus cane sugar fight rages on.
Cell Phone Ban & Chinese School Lunch Program
Northwest Report
Oregon cell phone users need to know that beginning next year they can be ticketed for using a phone in the car, Chinese officials are looking at a new program to help school children and Lacy discusses protests over agriculture.