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Livestock Auctions Scramble and American Farmers Get Older & Younger
The Agribusiness Update
Efforts to understand and curb the spread of avian influenza in dairy cows have livestock auction yards in a scramble, and Farmdoc Daily says the 2022 Census of Agriculture confirms U.S. farmers continue getting older, but relative to the rest of the population, American farmers are slightly younger.
California Artichoke Production Down and ASF in China Data
The Agribusiness Update
Artichoke production on California’s Central Coast has steadily fallen over the past three decades, and the 2018 spread of African swine fever to China had reverberations in the global pork market, according to new USDA data.
GFB Annual Convention and ASF in China Data
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Farm Bureau members are gathered in Jekyll Island for the organization’s 86th annual convention, and the 2018 spread of African swine fever to China had reverberations in the global pork market, according to new USDA data.
California Citrus Greening and Gas Prices Unchanged
The Agribusiness Update
In California, where the Asian Citrus psyllid was first detected in 2008 and still no commercial citrus has been infected, and gas prices remain unchanged from last week.
Leadership Difference Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Talking and listening to the workers on your farm could make a huge difference in productivity, according to the Leadership Difference founder Dave Mitchell.
The Leadership Difference Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Helping reduce worker turnover and building morale on your farm is what the Leadership Difference is all about, according to Founder and President Dave Mitchell.
The Leadership Difference Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Helping reduce worker turnover and building morale on your farm is what the Leadership Difference is all about, according to Founder and President Dave Mitchell.
Flooding in California Crops and USDA Wildfire Investment
The Agribusiness Update
Widespread flooding from storms have caused extensive flood damage for California agriculture, and USDA makes first investment in effort to mitigate wildfire risks.
Rail Strike Action
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
What's it going to take to avoid a rail strike that many believe would devastate agriculture? Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley chimes in.
California Citrus Greening Research and Census of Ag Collects Hemp Data
The Agribusiness Update
Researchers in California look for citrus greening disease, and for the first time the Census of Agriculture will collect data from hemp farmers.
California Lettuce Virus Spreads and China Considers Easing COVID Restrictions
The Agribusiness Update
A virus spread by Thrips is spreading through California's Salinas Valley lettuce crops, and China considers easing COVID restrictions.
Hurrican Ian Damages Florida Crops and NCBA on WOTUS Rule Changes
The Agribusiness Update
Damage from Hurricane Ian being assessed on Florida crops, and National Cattlemen's Beef Association calls on EPA to hold off on WOTUS rulemaking.
WSTFA Air Purifiers Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Air purifiers have been donated for Yakima Valley farmworker housing by the Washington State Tree Fruit Association.
WSTFA Air Purifiers Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Air purifiers have been donated for Yakima Valley farmworker housing by the Washington State Tree Fruit Association.
LCD in 2022 Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Little Cherry Disease continues to spread as industry works to find answers.
LCD in 2022 Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Little Cherry Disease continues to spread as industry works to find answers.
APHIS ASF Efforts and Agribusiness Trade Mission to U.K.
The Agribusiness Update
USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service announces efforts to prevent introduction and spread of African Swine Fever, and USDA and states send officials to London for agribusiness trade mission.
Wheat-Soy Export Sales Higher and Three New Cases of Bird Flu
The Agribusiness Update
Wheat and soybean export sales climb while corn exports fall, and three new cases of bird flu found in Kentucky and Virginia.
LCD in 2022 Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Little Cherry Disease has not gone away in the new year, but NW Hort Council president Mark Powers says steps are being taken to battle the fast spreading threat.
LCD in 2022 Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Little Cherry Disease has not gone away in the new year, but NW Hort Council president Mark Powers says steps are being taken to battle the fast spreading threat.