California Farmers Plant Agave and Gas Prices Down Again

The Agribusiness Update
After years of drought, some California farmers are planting agave, and with winter fast approaching, average gas prices declined again for the fifth straight week.

California Farmers Plant Agave and Gas Prices Down Again

The Agribusiness Update
After years of drought, some California farmers are planting agave, and with winter fast approaching, average gas prices declined again for the fifth straight week.

Georgia Disaster Declaration and Gas Prices Down Again

The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack issued two natural disaster declarations that cover 26 primary counties and 36 contiguous counties in Georgia, and with winter fast approaching, average gas prices declined again for the fifth straight week.

California Wildfire Threat and Ag Sentiment Down for September

The Agribusiness Update
As wildfires challenge California’s wine sector, smoke taint has emerged as one of the primary threats to the state’s most lucrative crop, and Agricultural producers’ sentiment declined for the second month in a row during September.

Smoke and Winegrape Research Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
Dr. Tom Collins, from Washington State University’s Department of Viticulture and Enology, is part of a team studying the impact smoke has on winegrapes.

Smoke and Winegrape Research Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
Dr. Tom Collins, from Washington State University’s Department of Viticulture and Enology, is part of a team studying the impact smoke has on winegrapes.

Ag Finance Groups Donate to Maui and Fertilizer Prices Continue Down

The Agribusiness Update
Farm Credit Association, American AgCredit, CoBank, and

Farmer Mac, are donating $40,000 to the Maui Food Bank after the devastating wildfires on the island, and fertilizer prices have continued their year-long-plus decline through the first two weeks of August.

Ag Finance Groups Donate to Maui and Fertilizer Prices Continue Down

The Agribusiness Update
Farm Credit Association, American AgCredit, CoBank, and

Farmer Mac, are donating $40,000 to the Maui Food Bank after the devastating wildfires on the island, and fertilizer prices have continued their year-long-plus decline through the first two weeks of August.

Effects of Wildfire Smoke on Growing Crops

Farm of the Future
Seth Naeve, extension agronomist, says the smoke’s effect on U.S. crops isn’t simple to describe.

Canadian Wildfires Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
We’re again hearing stories about wildfire smoke drifting south from Canada to American cities, but University of Washington atmospheric sciences professor, Cliff Mass says climate change is not causing them, despite what you might be hearing.

Canadian Wildfires Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
We’re again hearing stories about wildfire smoke drifting south from Canada to American cities, but University of Washington atmospheric sciences professor, Cliff Mass says climate change is not causing them, despite what you might be hearing.

CCA’s on Wildfires: the Golden State isn’t Prepared

California Ag Today
On the heels of a very wet spring, California ranchers brace for the upcoming fire season. The lack of prescription burning and increased fuel are both heavy concerns for Californians this year.

Spring Weather Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
If you watch much news, you might have worries about the upcoming summer and the drought and wildfire dangers. But is it a valid concern? UW Atmospheric Sciences Professor, Cliff Mass gives us his read on the situation.

Spring Weather Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
If you watch much news, you might have worries about the upcoming summer and the drought and wildfire dangers. But is it a valid concern? UW Atmospheric Sciences Professor, Cliff Mass gives us his read on the situation.

California Wildfire Insurance and Data Shows Few Bright Spots for Export Sales

The Agribusiness Update
The threat of California wildfires pushed insurance rates for farmers exponentially higher, and there are few bright spots in latest USDA weekly export sales numbers, for the week ending May 11th.

Waters Littered with Post-Fire Debris Added Plugs to the Flood

California Ag Today
This is part three of our four-part series. Last episode Tricia mentioned Tulare’s creeks and smaller water ways weren’t prepared for the volume and speed of water coming from larger rivers. She says what the water is transporting off the mountains, adds to the damage.

Wildfire Season Prep Starts Now

California Ag Today
In the midst of a very wet spring here in California, don’t forget all the green lush covering the hills of your community will eventually turn into fuel for wildfires.

Wildfire Season Prep Starts Now

California Ag Today
Although it might seem premature to be concerned about fires when a lot of California has seen floods for the last few months, firefighters want you to remember that it only takes a few days of hot weather to dry out that vegetation, making it susceptible to a fast moving fire.

These Floods Are Making Fuel - Start Wildfire Season Prep

California Ag Today
Although it might seem premature to be concerned about fires when a lot of California has seen floods for the last few months, firefighters want you to remember that it only takes a few days of hot weather to dry out that vegetation, making it susceptible to a fast moving fire.

USDA Investing Funds to Reduce Wildfire Risk

California Ag Today
Wildfires have devastated large parts of the western United States, including forests and grasslands. Thousands of wildfires have ripped through millions acres in California alone in the last five years. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says the USDA is releasing nearly two billion dollars for fuels and vegetation treatments to combat wildfires in the western U.S.