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California Almond Crop Estimates and USDA Farm to School Grants
The Agribusiness Update
California growers are expected to harvest 2.8 billion meat pounds of almonds this year, 13% more than last year, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says USDA is awarding a record-breaking $14.3 million in Farm to School Grants.
National Blueberry Month and USDA Farm to School Grants
The Agribusiness Update
As we celebrate National Blueberry Month, a University of Florida dietitian says the fruit could be called “power berries”, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says USDA is awarding a record-breaking $14.3 million in Farm to School Grants.
Georgia Extension Watering Tips and
The Agribusiness Update
Before you grab the hose, check out the following watering tips from the University of Georgia Extension, and the U.S. inventory of all hogs and pigs on June 1 was 74.5 million head, up 1% from a year earlier.
Ukraine Proving Their Resiliance
Line on Agriculture
Grain Analyst Comments on Russia-Ukraine War and its impact on markets.
Farm Labor Stabilization and Protection and BLM Director Pressed by GOP
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA is awarding $50 million to 141 programs in 40 states through the Farm Labor Stabilization and Protection Pilot Program, and BLM Director Tracy Stone-Manning was pressed by Republicans on renewable energy, conservation, and mining.
Farm Labor Stabilization and Protection and BLM Director Pressed by GOP
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA is awarding $50 million to 141 programs in 40 states through the Farm Labor Stabilization and Protection Pilot Program, and BLM Director Tracy Stone-Manning was pressed by Republicans on renewable energy, conservation, and mining.
Heat Illness Prevention and Farm Loan Delinquency Improved
The Agribusiness Update
Over the past two decades, heat illness awareness and prevention has become a major focus for farms that rely on workers to harvest crops and perform other essential work, and Agricultural Economic Insights says farm loan delinquencies improved in 2023.
Heat Illness Prevention and Farm Loan Delinquency Improved
The Agribusiness Update
Over the past two decades, heat illness awareness and prevention has become a major focus for farms that rely on workers to harvest crops and perform other essential work, and Agricultural Economic Insights says farm loan delinquencies improved in 2023.
NC State & Bezos Earth Fund and AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act
The Agribusiness Update
North Carolina State University was awarded a $30 million grant over five years from the Bezos Earth Fund, andafter several automakers announced last year, they’d removed or planned to remove AM radio from electric vehicles, the AM Radio for
Environmental Practices Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Farmers and ranchers take a lot of heat in the media for some of their perceived environmental practices, or lack of, but Ben Tindall, Executive Director at Save Family Farming, says understanding what they really do is key.
Russia Wheat Production Down; U.S. Wheat Tracking the Situation
Line on Agriculture
The Ongoing Russian-Ukrainian War Has Shifted Dynamics in The Wheat Markets.
Environmental Practices Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Farmers and ranchers take a lot of heat in the media for some of their perceived environmental practices, or lack of, but Ben Tindall, Executive Director at Save Family Farming, says understanding what they really do is key.
Career Change Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
70-year-old Roger Lemstrom got into the wine business after finishing wine school and purchasing a vineyard in Northeastern Oregon eight years ago, and is loving his new life.
'24 Apple Person of the Year Nominations and Lab-Grown Meat Opposition
The Agribusiness Update
The Packer is calling for nominations for the 2024 Apple Person of the Year, and new polling finds a majority of Republicans, Democrats, AND Independents support legislation mandating "lab-grown meat" labeling and other restrictions.
Career Change Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
70-year-old Roger Lemstrom got into the wine business after finishing wine school and purchasing a vineyard in Northeastern Oregon eight years ago, and is loving his new life.
Trade War with China & Ag and FDA Approves Net-Zero Technology
The Agribusiness Update
A trade war with China could have significant impacts on California agriculture, and FDA’s approval of Elanco’s Bovaer (boe-vair) is another important step toward a net-zero future.
Farm Bill Mark Up
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Lawmakers in the House of Representatives began the first major steps to reaching the finish line for a new farm bill, but American Farm Bureau's Joe Gilson says it needs to be bipartisan to move forward.
Raspberry Marketing Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Washington state produces about 60% of the nation’s red raspberries, almost all of them grown in Whatcom County.
Raspberry Marketing Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Washington state produces about 60% of the nation’s red raspberries, almost all of them grown in Whatcom County.