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California's Good-Bad Water Supply and New Dairy Cattle Testing Rules
The Agribusiness Update
Heavy rainstorms this spring have boosted California’s water supply for farming but have dampened farmers market attendance and crop selection, and the USDA has mandated testing for H5N1 of dairy cattle that cross state lines in a move to protect the livestock industry.
Suit Over New Emissions Rules and New Dairy Cattle Testing Rules
The Agribusiness Update
Attorneys generals from 25 states, including Florida, Georgia and Alabama, have sued the EPA to block rules to reduce emissions from cars and encourage electric vehicle manufacturing, and the USDA has mandated testing for H5N1 of dairy cattle that cross state lines in a move to protect the livestock industry.
Fertilizer Prices Stabilize and Vilsack on Rural Infrastructure Funding
The Agribusiness Update
After sharp spikes in fertilizer prices in 2022, farmers saw some relief last year as prices stabilized, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announced an investment of over $772 million for rural infrastructure projects.
Good Fires Coming to Georgia and Vilsack on Rural Infrastructure Funding
The Agribusiness Update
You may notice smoke rising over Georgia in the coming weeks, but don't worry those are "good fires," and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announced an investment of over $772 million for rural infrastructure projects.
US Wheat Rebounds and Maple Syrup Funding
The Agribusiness Update
A modest rebound in U.S. wheat production and supplies is improving the outlook for profitability among grain elevators, and a sweet deal from the USDA’s Ag Marketing Service awarding over $15 million to promote the maple syrup industry.
California Delays Prop 12 and India Drops Retaliatory Tariffs
The Agribusiness Update
California has delayed the implementation of Proposition 12, and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai announced that, after two years of bilateral negotiations, India has agreed to remove retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods.
California Delays Prop 12 and India Drops Retaliatory Tariffs
The Agribusiness Update
California has delayed the implementation of Proposition 12, and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai announced that, after two years of bilateral negotiations, India has agreed to remove retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods.
Disaster Relief for Georgia Counties and India Drops Retaliatory Tariffs
The Agribusiness Update
Disaster relief for six Georgia counties following March storms, and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai announced that, after two years of bilateral negotiations, India has agreed to remove retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods.
Wine Research 2023 Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Research grants for the year ahead have been announced by the Washington Wine Commission.
Wine Research 2023 Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Research grants for the year ahead have been announced by the Washington Wine Commission.
California Citrus Challenges and Labor Contracts at West Coast Ports
The Agribusiness Update
California citrus growers finding challenges from last month's flooding, and the lack of labor contracts at West Coast ports could be dangerous for ag products headed to Asia.
California Citrus Challenges and Labor Contracts at West Coast Ports
The Agribusiness Update
California citrus growers finding challenges from last month's flooding, and the lack of labor contracts at West Coast ports could be dangerous for ag products headed to Asia.
Barlow's Foods Flavor of Georgia and Labor Contracts at West Coast Ports
The Agribusiness Update
Barlow's Foods wins grand prize in Flavor of Georgia contest, and the lack of labor contracts at West Coast ports could be dangerous for ag products headed to Asia.
U.S. Ag Exports Expected to Drop and Torres Small as Deputy Ag Secretary
The Agribusiness Update
USDA projects America's food and ag exports will drop 12% over the next few years, and new Deputy Ag Secretary Xochitl Torres Small draws praise from Senate Ag Chair.
California Dairy Holiday Demand Up and CoBank on Ag Economy
The Agribusiness Update
Demand for California dairy products higher for the holidays, and CoBank's Year Ahead report shows while things are improving there's still cause for concern.
Farm Income Report
Fruit Grower Report
American Farm Bureau economist Veronica Nigh breaks down the latest USDA forecast for farm income.
Gas & Diesel Move Higher and Robust Beef Demand
The Agribusiness Update
Gas and diesel prices move higher for the first time in a month, and robust beef demand continues with retailers expecting the strongest sales this holiday season.
California Climate-Smart Grants and New Zealand to Tax Cow Burps
The Agribusiness Update
20 California projects receive Partnership for Climate Smart Commodities grants from USDA, and protests in New Zealand where government announces plan to tax cow burps.
USDA's Climate-Smart Commodities and Flood of Ag Products from Mexico
The Agribusiness Update
USDA is investing billions for Climate-Smart Commodities projects, and lawmakers ask USTR Katherine Tai to investigate flood of surplus ag products from Mexico.