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Florida Tropical Fruit Workshop and National Ag Aviation Assoc in D.C.
The Agribusiness Update
UF faculty and the Miami-Dade Extension office are hosting a free workshop this Thursday titled, “Climate Risk and Opportunities for Tropical and Subtropical Crops Production in Florida, and the National Ag Aviation Association at Ag on the Mall in Washington, D.C.
Tropical Storm Forecast and Drone Swarm Exemption
The Agribusiness Update
Meteorologists at AccuWeather are warning people and businesses to start preparing now for what could be a busy tropical storm season, and the FAA issued an exemption for “drone-swarm” agriculture for seeding and spraying crops at a fraction of the cost.
NFU Applauds Right to Repair Act and Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program
The Agribusiness Update
The Agricultural Right to Repair Act is applauded by the National Farmers Union, and USDA announces second round of payments through the Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program.
Hilary Hits California Table Grapes and Farm Income Expected Down in 2024
The Agribusiness Update
California table grape growers suffer major crop losses after Tropical Storm Hilary slams vineyards, and U.S. farm income will decline modestly in 2024 and then run at historically high levels in the near term.
Gas-Diesel Prices Slip and Tractor & Combine Sales Higher
The Agribusiness Update
Gas and diesel prices slip in the wake of Hurricane Ida and Tropical Storm Nicholas, and U.S. tractor and combine sales increase last month.
Tropical Storm Claudette Relief and Private Property Rights Victory
The Agribusiness Update
Aid is coming from the USDA for victims of Tropical Storm Claudette, and California law allowing labor organizers to enter private farm property ruled unconstitutional.
California Wildfire N-95 Shortage and US-China 6-Month Phase 1 Review
The Agribusiness Update
As California wildfire ramps up a shortage of N-95 masks is concerning, and the U.S. and China will hold a videoconference this weekend to review the first six months of the Phase 1 trade deal.
Predicting Forest Changes
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
New research uses mathematical modeling to predict how certain areas may be affected by drought and other climate changes.
Postage Rate Hike & Quiet Time
Northwest Report
The Post Office is looking to raise rates...don't tell anyone but it's relatively quiet out there...and Lacy talks COOL.
Choking Game & Florida Fish Freeze
Northwest Report
A shocking study says young kids have been choking themselves, another Florida industry is suffering from the cold and Lacy takes a look at a fraud investigation.