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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.
Wheat Futures Volatile and AM Radio in Every Vehicle Act Up for Vote
The Agribusiness Update
Wheat futures remain volatile as traders weigh continued disruptions to Black Sea grain exports, and a bill requiring AM radio in new vehicles is headed for a House vote.
California Ag Tech Show and China's Soybean Purchases
The Agribusiness Update
Ag technology took center stage at a field day last month as a dozen developers showed off “smart” weeders, autonomous bird hazers and an autonomous lettuce harvester, and China purchased about 1 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans last week, providing a boost to American growers.
Sulfur Prices Need Help and China's Soybean Purchases
The Agribusiness Update
Florida lawmakers are urging the Trump administration to address sharply higher sulfur prices that threaten domestic phosphate fertilizer production and increase costs, and China purchased about 1 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans last week, providing a boost to American growers.
California Exports to China Down and Americans Support E15
The Agribusiness Update
California agricultural exports to China saw a 64% decline last year, and a majority of Americans support expansion of lower-cost E15 fuel and legislation to make it available year-round.
Mid-South Farm and Gin Show and Americans Support E15
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. farmer competitiveness, input costs, and commodity prices were among the top concerns in a recent Southern Cotton Ginners Association survey, and a majority of Americans support expansion of lower-cost E15 fuel and legislation to make it available year-round.
Specialty Crop Relief
Fruit Grower Report
Up to $1 billion was set aside in December for specialty crop growers to receive financial help through the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program.
Fertilizer Prices Rise Again, Squeezing Farm Margins
California Ag Today
American Farm Bureau’s Market Intel says costs are climbing into 2026, leaving row crop producers with thinner margins.
California Ag Priorities and Beef Sales to China Down
The Agribusiness Update
California farmers and ranchers gathered at the state Capitol in Sacramento recently to draw attention to key agricultural priorities, and U.S. beef sales to China took a dive after Beijing allowed expiration of registrations.
Peanut Ground Inoculation and Beef Sales to China Down
The Agribusiness Update
Peanut farmers ensuring yields with inoculation for nitrogen fixation in old ground and new, and U.S. beef sales to China took a dive after Beijing allowed expiration of registrations.
California Ag Priorities and Beef Sales to China Down
The Agribusiness Update
California farmers and ranchers gathered at the state Capitol in Sacramento recently to draw attention to key agricultural priorities, and U.S. beef sales to China took a dive after Beijing allowed expiration of registrations.
Trade Challenges With China Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Trade challenges with China will be just one of the topics Mike Willett touches on when he speaks at the WSTFA Annual Meeting and NW Hort Expo in Yakima, December 6-7-8.
Trade Challenges With China Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Trade challenges with China will be just one of the topics Mike Willett touches on when he speaks at the WSTFA Annual Meeting and NW Hort Expo in Yakima, December 6-7-8.
Country of Origin Labeling and Fresh Produce Markets
The Agribusiness Update
R-CALF USA disappointed in Country of Origin Labeling, and Fresh Produce markets remain volatile.
Dairy Margin Signup and Pear Bureau Tabs Board
The Agribusiness Update
Signups begin for the new Dairy Margin Coverage program, and Pear Bureau Northwest elects new officers.
Organic Grain Imports and Beginning Farmers
The Agribusiness Update
Organic Grain Imports Hurt U.S. Growers, and Beginning Farmers Advised