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Melons for the Fourth of July and Food Safety Certification for Specialty Crops
The Agribusiness Update
California watermelons, cantaloupes, honeydews and mixed melons will arrive in grocery stores in time for the Fourth of July, and the USDA is expanding the Food Safety Certification for Specialty Crops program.
Panhandle Watermelon Festival and Hold and Farm Finances Remain Concern
The Agribusiness Update
It’s almost time to enter your finest melons in the Big Melon Contest at the Panhandle Watermelon Festival, and the Federal Reserve reports that farm finances remain a concern.
Consumers Love Watermelon and Most U.S. Potatoes Processed
The Agribusiness Update
Survey shows 72% of consumers want more watermelon options, and New Data from USDA’s Economic Research Service shows the majority of U.S. potatoes are now sold in processed forms.
Florida Watermelon Best Year Ever and Tractor Sales First Surge of 2023
The Agribusiness Update
Florida watermelon growers claiming best year ever, and farm tractor sales in the U.S. turned positive for the first time in 2023.
Watermelon Promotes Health and AFBF on Vaccine Mandate
The Agribusiness Update
A new study shows watermelon promotes better heart health, and AFBF President Zippy Duvall says vaccine mandate will worsen supply chain problems.
Pear Bureau to Latin America and California Strawberries Hit by Weather
The Agribusiness Update
Pear Bureau Northwest launches campaign in Latin America, and California strawberries hit hard by rain and wind.
National Watermelon Day
Southeast Regional Ag News
We celebrate National Watermelon Day with producers around the southeast.
National Watermelon Day
California Ag Today
Today, August 3rd, we celebrate with watermelon producers around the country.
Congress Fund Ag Inspectors and USMCA to Senate
The Agribusiness Update
Congressional funding package includes $19.6-million for ag inspectors at U.S. ports, and USMCA moves on to Senate.
Behind On Fourth Of July Products
Fruit Grower Report
Even though there have been some troubles with seasonal fruit from other regions it looks like you should have what you want for the 4th!
Healthy Summer Food Choice
Food Forethought
What's big and green on the outside and red, tasty and nutritionally good for you on the inside?
Exploding Watermelons
Fruit Grower Report
You'd expect an exploding watermelon from comedian Gallagher...not your local watermelon field.
Potato Boycott & Fewer Melons
Northwest Report
Protester of the Idaho wolf hunt hit the state where it hurts, there will be fewer melons to pick from this year and Lacy looks at a great program.