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Commercial Gardening Recovery and Beef Samples Test Negative for Bird Flu
The Agribusiness Update
Producers and seed companies report steady supply and demand after recovering from a pandemic gardening boom that depleted seed inventories, and USDA says all ground beef samples tested negative for the H5N1 bird flu virus.
Commercial Gardening Recovery and Beef Samples Test Negative for Bird Flu
The Agribusiness Update
Producers and seed companies report steady supply and demand after recovering from a pandemic gardening boom that depleted seed inventories, and USDA says all ground beef samples tested negative for the H5N1 bird flu virus.
Farm Bill Hope Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Congressional clock is ticking as the ag industry watches to see if a new Farm Bill is doable this session.
Farm Bill Hope Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Congressional clock is ticking as the ag industry watches to see if a new Farm Bill is doable this session.
Democrats on Farm Bill Priorities and Mobile App Food Orders Cimb
The Agribusiness Update
House Ag Committee Democrats published a memo laying out the principles the next farm bill should include but draws hard lines against proposals from Republicans, mobile app ordering at quick service restaurants remains popular following the COVID-19 pandemic.
Washington Apples 23/24 Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
With a boost in production for the 2023/24 crop year, Washington apple exports are strong as the new year gets underway.
Washington Apples 23/24 Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
With a boost in production for the 2023/24 crop year, Washington apple exports are strong as the new year gets underway.
Farm BIll Spending
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says it won’t be easy to work up a new farm bill because House GOP leaders want more spending cuts than Senate Democrats.
Pear Promotions Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
As pear harvest nears completion, Pear Bureau Northwest is ramping up its promotions for this year’s crop.
Pear Promotions Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
As pear harvest nears completion, Pear Bureau Northwest is ramping up its promotions for this year’s crop.
California's Water Flow Measures and RFA Blasts EPA's Science Advisory Board
The Agribusiness Update
California Water Resources Control Board delay minimum instream river flows with plans to adopt interim measures, and RFA sends letter to EPA Administrator blasting the agency’s Science Advisory Board.
California's Water Flow Measures and RFA Blasts EPA's Science Advisory Board
The Agribusiness Update
California Water Resources Control Board delay minimum instream river flows with plans to adopt interim measures, and RFA sends letter to EPA Administrator blasting the agency’s Science Advisory Board.
Citrus Greening Research and RFA Blasts EPA's Science Advisory Board
The Agribusiness Update
USDA researchers find potential remedy that boosts a citrus tree’s natural resistance to diseases, and RFA sends letter to EPA Administrator blasting the agency’s Science Advisory Board.
Pears from China Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Bartlett pear growers are facing a challenges in the processed market with imported pears from China, but Washington State Fruit Commission president, BJ Thurlby says it's not all bad.
Pears from China Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Bartlett pear growers are facing a challenges in the processed market with imported pears from China, but Washington State Fruit Commission president, BJ Thurlby says it's not all bad.
Lab-Grown Vs Retail Beef and USDA Emergency Relief Deadline
The Agribusiness Update
Researchers have found that lab-grown or “cultivated” meat’s environmental impact is likely significantly higher than retail beef, and USDA is extending deadlines for the Emergency Relief Program and Pandemic Assistance.
Georgia Beef Assessment and USDA Emergency Relief Deadline
The Agribusiness Update
The next assessment renewal vote by Georgia beef producers runs through June 30, and USDA is extending deadlines for the Emergency Relief Program and Pandemic Assistance.
Food Away From Home
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Americans are spending more money on food away from home this year than food at home.
Georgia Farm Bureau in DC and Global Food Costs Lower
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Farm Bureau leaders in DC to advocate for agriculture, and global food prices down for the 11th straight month.
Inflation Impact
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Megan Williams, Associate Economist at the Kansas City Fed, says inflation is impacting the labor force in agriculture and expects inflation might impact the way we do business at least short term.