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California Grapes Removed and Gas Prices Jump Higher
The Agribusiness Update
A once-in-a-generation downturn in the wine market is reshaping California’s grape growing regions as farmers tear out vines to reflect declining demand, and following a down week, the nation’s average gas price climbed ten cents last week, according to GasBuddy.
Farm Stress Summit Coming Up and Gas Prices Jump Higher
The Agribusiness Update
2024 Farm Stress Summit to look for opportunities to support Georgia’s farm families that promote improved well-being, and following a down week, the nation’s average gas price climbed ten cents last week, according to GasBuddy.
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.
Potato Outlook 2023 Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Washington Potato Commission Executive Director, Chris Voigt says from what he's hearing, this year's potato crop is looking pretty good.
Potato Outlook 2023 Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Washington Potato Commission Executive Director, Chris Voigt says from what he's hearing, this year's potato crop is looking pretty good.
Georgia Peaches Down 95% and Gas Prices Unchanged
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia's 2023 peach crop is down 95% and declared a disaster by the USDA, and still no commercial citrus has been infected, and gas prices remain unchanged from last week.
WOTUS Repeal
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Senate may be poised to join the House of Representatives in passing a repeal of the EPA's controversial "Waters of the U.S." rule, even as the President threatens to veto the measure.
California Almonds Hopeful for 2023 and Americans Pay More for Vegetables
The Agribusiness Update
California almond growers are hoping for a more prosperous 2023 following a year of drought and water problems, and Americans are paying up to 40% more for vegetables and drought is the big reason why.
Ag Groups Recognize Japan's Abe and World Food Prices Fall for 3rd Month
The Agribusiness Update
American ag groups recognize Japan's former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe following assassination, and world food prices fall for third straight month.
Ag Exports to China
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ag exports to China lead record breaking year in 2021.
World Ag Expo a Hit and Farmland Values Go Higher
The Agribusiness Update
The World Ag Expo in California was live, in-person hit last week, and farmland values continue to increase through 2021.
Groundwater Research and USApple Conference In-Person in August
The Agribusiness Update
University of California researchers are pouring water onto farmland during the winter months to help replenish groundwater supplies, and USApple announces that its annual crop outlook and marketing conference will be held in-person this August.
Restaurants Rebounding and Specialty Crop Block Program
The Agribusiness Update
Restaurants appear to be rebounding after a tough year with COVID restrictions, and USDA announces $169.9 million for the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program.
Overtime Pay Legislation Pt 3
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A bill intended to protect farmers from having to pay back overtime pay has been amended to require all ag employers to pay this retro pay with interest.
Overtime Pay Legislation Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A bill intended to protect farmers from having to pay back overtime pay has been amended to require all ag employers to pay this retro pay with interest.
Overtime Pay Legislation Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A bill intended to protect farmers from having to pay back overtime pay has been amended to require all ag employers to pay this retro pay with interest.
Young Apple Leaders Class of 2021 and Vilsack Returns to USDA
The Agribusiness Update
The U.S. Apple Association has launched its application process for the 2021 Young Apple Leader Class, and Tom Vilsack to return as Ag Secretary.