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Herbicide-resistant weed
Idaho Ag Today
An Herbicide-resistant weed continues spreading through Southern Idaho
Cow Fart Tax
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Just when you thought the state government had thought of every way to separate you from your pocketbook, look out!
Democrats in Olympia have proposed a new bill that could tax … get this, the flatulence from cows.
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Almond Growers Diversify and Dairy Methane Capture Improves
The Agribusiness Update
As almond prices plunge, growers are focused on their bottom lines, looking for ways to diversify their crop portfolios to shore up narrowing profit margins, and Amp Americas projects reduce more than two million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions since 2012.
Georgia Peanut Farm Show and Dairy Methane Capture Improves
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia peanut producers should be making plans to attend the 48th annual Georgia Peanut Farm Show and Conference, and Amp Americas projects reduce more than two million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions since 2012.
Cherry Estimates from USDA
Fruit Grower Report
U.S. sweet cherry production for this year is forecast at 355,000 tons, up slightly from last year according to the USDA's Lance Honig.
'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.
Consumers Turn to Volume Discounts for Beef
Southeast Regional Ag News
While consumers are changing some patterns in grocery shopping for proteins, foot traffic in restaurants was up in August.
Russia Ukraine Grain Deal
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The U.S. will be looking for proof Russia upholds its end of a deal to free up Ukrainian grain exports.
Georgia Poultry Restrictions Lifted and U.S. Grain Exports Down Slightly
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Department of Agriculture says the suspension of certain poultry and fowl activities have been lifted, and U.S. grain exports, in all forms, are down slightly from last year.
India Signs Pact for U.S. Soybean Oil and Who Buys U.S. Farmland
The Agribusiness Update
Traders from India sign contracts for U.S. soy oil, and who is buying up U.S. farmland.
Peaches and Nectarines Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Washington grown peaches and nectarines are reaching their peak season and the weather wasn't much of a problem for these heat-loving soft fruits.
Peaches and Nectarines Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Washington grown peaches and nectarines are reaching their peak season and the weather wasn't much of a problem for these heat-loving soft fruits.
Farmers Borrowing Less and Tractor Sales Soar
The Agribusiness Update
With pandemic aid in their hands, farmers are borrowing less for operating expenses, and Tractor sales in March soar.
China Corn Imports Soar and U.S. Beef Exports to South Africa
The Agribusiness Update
Corn imports to China soar, and U.S. beef exports to Sub-Saharan Africa set new record in 2020.
UGA Educates on Vaccine Safety and China Corn Imports Soar
The Agribusiness Update
University of Georgia Extension partners to educate on COVID vaccine safety, and corn imports to China soar incredibly high.
CFAP Aid Frozen Temporarily and China's Record Corn Purchases
The Agribusiness Update
USDA freezes $2.3-billion in CFAP payments temporarily, and China continues record purchases of U.S. corn.
AFBF's Duvall Calls for Patience and COVID Resurge Impact on Beef
The Agribusiness Update
American Farm Bureau Federation president Zippy Duvall calls for patience in post-election world, and COVID resurgence likely to impact beef prices again.
Thanksgiving Organics and Soybean Exports to Brazil
The Agribusiness Update
Organic produce performing well heading into Thanksgiving, and why exporting U.S. Soybeans to Brazil is so surprising.
Canadian Regulations on California Romaine and China Short of Phase-1
The Agribusiness Update
Canada has proposed testing requirements on imports of California romaine over E.coli scare, and China looks to be falling short of Phase-1 ag purchases.