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Blueberries Partner with Pickleball and Beef Exports Down
The Agribusiness Update
As pickleball’s popularity soars, the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council announced its partnership with “Major League Pickleball” for their 2024 season, and U.S. Meat Export Federation data shows beef exports below last March’s large volume, but the highest since last June.
Orange Forecast Down and Beef Exports Down
The Agribusiness Update
The Florida all orange forecast, at 17.8 million boxes, 801,000 tons, is down 5% from the previous forecast but up 13% from last season, and U.S. Meat Export Federation data shows beef exports below last March’s large volume, but the highest since last June.
Ackley Buys Two NW Wineries and Ag Drone Operators Cautioned
The Agribusiness Update
Seattle-based Ackley Brands has announced its acquisition of Columbia Winery and Hogue Cellars from Gallo, and the National Agricultural Aviation Association is asking all drone operators to be mindful of low-altitude manned aircraft this growing season.
Georgia Vegetable Producers Extend Checkoff and Ag Drone Operators Cautioned
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia vegetable producers voted to extend the one-cent-per-marketing-unit checkoff fee on 14 key vegetable crops for another three years, and the National Agricultural Aviation Association is asking all drone operators to be mindful of low-altitude manned aircraft this growing season.
Farmers Understand Sustainability and Tractor Sales Mixed
The Agribusiness Update
McKinsey and Company research reveals that a vast majority of American farmers have an understanding of sustainable farming and a willingness to adopt the practices, and for the second straight month, unit sales of 100-plus horsepower ag tractors increased in the U.S.
California Snowpack & Reservoirs Improved and Gas Prices Up Again
The Agribusiness Update
California’s snowpack has reached 110% of its seasonal average, up from 28% of average on January 1, and gas prices resumed their climb, rising 6.5 cents compared to a week ago at $3.57 per gallon.
California Snowpack & Reservoirs Improved and Gas Prices Up Again
The Agribusiness Update
California’s snowpack has reached 110% of its seasonal average, up from 28% of average on January 1, and gas prices resumed their climb, rising 6.5 cents compared to a week ago at $3.57 per gallon.
Georgia Forestry Revenue Up and Gas Prices Up Again
The Agribusiness Update
For the 13th consecutive year, a Georgia Institute of Technology study shows an increase in revenue generated by Georgia’s forest industry, and gas prices resumed their climb, rising 6.5 cents compared to a week ago at $3.57 per gallon.
GCC and GPC Research Funding and USDA's Conservation and Climate Solutions
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Cotton Commission and the Georgia Peanut Commission approved nearly $1.5 million in research funding at their respective March board meetings, and USDA announces the availability of $1.5 billion for conservation and climate solutions.
March National Peanut Month and Cattle and Calves Numbers Down
The Agribusiness Update
March is National Peanut Month, a time to celebrate one of America’s favorite foods, and the USDA says all cattle and calves in the U.S. and Canada combined totaled 98.2 million head on January 1, down 2% from last year.
California Pistachio Record Crop and WASDE Report Relatively Unchanged
The Agribusiness Update
California pistachio growers are searching for potential emerging markets to handle expected record-shattering crops, and the March WASDE Report looks very similar to February’s numbers with the U.S. corn outlook unchanged.
and WASDE Report Relatively Unchanged
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Peanut Commission is holding a referendum through April 8 so peanut producers can vote on reaffirming the commission, and the March WASDE Report looks very similar to February’s numbers with the U.S. corn outlook unchanged.
WAEF Scholarship Applications Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
The Washington Apple Education Foundation is reminding students that the deadline for 2024 college scholarship applications is Friday.
WAEF Scholarship Applications Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
The Washington Apple Education Foundation is reminding students that the deadline for 2024 college scholarship applications is Friday.
Florida Ag Policy and Commodity Forum and EU Scraps Pesticide Cuts
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Farm Bureau is excited to offer the second annual Ag Policy and Commodity Forum in Gainesville, and the head of the European Commission announced plans to scrap a proposed cutting of EU pesticide use in half following protests.
USDA Specialty Crop Investment Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
The Department of Agriculture is investing in specialty crop farmers as the industry faces significant challenges. Undersecretary Jenny Lester Moffitt has more.
USDA Specialty Crop Investment Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
The Department of Agriculture is investing in specialty crop farmers as the industry faces significant challenges. Undersecretary Jenny Lester Moffitt has more.
WAEF Scholarship Applications Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
The Washington Apple Education Foundation wants to remind students that they are currently accepting applications for their 2024 college scholarships and the deadline is fast approaching.
WAEF Scholarship Applications Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
The Washington Apple Education Foundation wants to remind students that they are currently accepting applications for their 2024 college scholarships and the deadline is fast approaching.
Farm to School Conference and Deere a Hit at Consumer Electronics Show
The Agribusiness Update
The Florida Department of Agriculture will be sharing with famers at the Farm to School conference in Orlando March 6-8, and John Deere showed off its future farmer-focused technology, including radio still playing a big part of the in-cab entertainment system, at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.