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Ag Trade Deficit Grows
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The ag trade deficit continues to soar, based on USDA’s latest trade figures for fiscal ’24 through August.
RFA Slams EPA
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Renewable Fuels Association head Geoff Cooper slammed the Environmental Protection Agencies’ tailpipe emissions rule AND delays in issuing new RFS volumes and tax credit rules.
Surprises Await Ag Economy and Italy Bans Cultivated Meat
The Agribusiness Update
Geopolitical factors, elections, and other surprises await the agricultural economy in 2024, and Italy is first country to ban cultivated meat, grown from stem cells.
USDA's $3-billion for Natural Disasters and US Milk Production Down
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA will provide more than $3 billion to commodity and specialty crop producers impacted by natural disasters in 2022, USDA’s latest Milk Production report shows production during September totaled 17.5 billion pounds, down slightly from September of last year.
USDA's $3-billion for Natural Disasters and US Milk Production Down
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA will provide more than $3 billion to commodity and specialty crop producers impacted by natural disasters in 2022, USDA’s latest Milk Production report shows production during September totaled 17.5 billion pounds, down slightly from September of last year.
California River Flows for Coho and Four Largest Meatpackers Sued
The Agribusiness Update
California Farmers, ranchers and tribal members turn out recently to offer insights on an emergency regulation to set minimum flows on tributaries, and the four largest meatpackers were hit by a new price-fixing lawsuit from a group of small food distributors.
California River Flows for Coho and Four Largest Meatpackers Sued
The Agribusiness Update
California Farmers, ranchers and tribal members turn out recently to offer insights on an emergency regulation to set minimum flows on tributaries, and the four largest meatpackers were hit by a new price-fixing lawsuit from a group of small food distributors.
Walmart Milk Processing in Georgia and Four Largest Meatpackers Sued
The Agribusiness Update
Walmart has announced plans to open a milk processing facility in Valdosta, and the four largest meatpackers were hit by a new price-fixing lawsuit from a group of small food distributors.
Cherry Challenges Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Thanks to a longer than normal cherry season in California and a flash bloom in NW cherries, the market couldn’t handle the high volume of cherries available this year. That's according to NW Cherry Growers president, BJ Thurlby.
Cherry Challenges Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Thanks to a longer than normal cherry season in California and a flash bloom in NW cherries, the market couldn’t handle the high volume of cherries available this year. That's according to NW Cherry Growers president, BJ Thurlby.
Plant-Based Myths Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
National Milk Producers Federation's Alan Bjerga talks about the existing myths that plant-based dairy products are going to put conventional dairy out of business and why it will never happen.
Plant-Based Myths Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
National Milk Producers Federation's Alan Bjerga talks about the existing myths that plant-based dairy products are going to put conventional dairy out of business and why it will never happen.
American Farm Exports to Drop and EPA Releases RFS Blending Volumes
The Agribusiness Update
American farm exports expected to drop 4% in the current fiscal year, and EPA releases Renewable Fuel Standards blending volumes.
Renewable Fuel Volumes
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The EPA's proposed Renewable Fuel Volumes are out and RFA head Geoff Cooper says it could have been worse.
Fruit-Vegetable Imports Hit Record and Farm Numbers Continue Decline
The Agribusiness Update
Fruit and vegetable import values rise to record levels, and the number of American farms continues slow, steady decline.
Beef/Pork Export Struggles and Apples Top Consumed Fruit
The Agribusiness Update
Beef and pork exports reach impressive volumes while shipping obstacles cause frustrations, and Apples continue to hold the top spot as most consumed fruit.
Mexican Imports to Florida and Apples Top Consumed Fruit
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Ag Commissioner Nikki Fried concerned about Mexican produce imports to Florida, and apples continue to hold the top spot as most consumed fruit.
California Ports a Nightmare and USDA's $11.5-million for Smaller Farms
The Agribusiness Update
Ag exporters report shipping farm good through California ports is a nightmare, and USDA announces $11.5-million to help small and medium sized farms become profitable.
County Fair Cash Crunch and Beef-Pork Exports Down Slightly
The Agribusiness Update
County fairgrounds are facing a cash crunch amid the pandemic, and Beef and Pork exports off slightly in new year.
Near Record High Apple Volumes
Fruit Grower Report
February seems to be keeping a trend of record or near record apple volumes for Washington State.