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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.
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.
California Braces for Dry Year and SNAP Serves Millions
The Agribusiness Update
California water officials are bracing for another dry year for the Scott and Shasta rivers in Siskiyou County, and USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program served an average of 41.1 million people per month across the country.
Organic Cotton Demand Higher and SNAP Serves Millions
The Agribusiness Update
Organic cotton demand is growing but imports inadequate, and USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program served an average of 41.1 million people per month across the country.
California Reservoirs Steady and ERS Study on AFS in China
The Agribusiness Update
As California’s weather swings from droughts to floods, farmers remain confident with the water supply in state reservoirs well above the historical average, and an Economic Research Service report shows the full impact of African Swine Fever in China.
Southeast Region Labor Report and ERS Study on AFS in China
The Agribusiness Update
There were 32,000 workers hired directly by farms in the
Southeast Region during the week of October 8-1, and an Economic Research Service report shows the full impact of African Swine Fever in China.
Read More California Drone Applications Easier and Tractor Sales Higher
The Agribusiness Update
California farmers will soon face fewer obstacles getting approved to use drones for aerial applications thanks to a new law that modernizes the certification process, and unit sales of four-wheel-drive ag tractors experienced a notable upswing, closing the third quarter in a strong position.
Feeding Florida's FFB Awards and Tractor Sales Higher
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Farm Bureau awarded “Feeding Florida” $100,000 to combat hunger while supporting Florida farmers and ranchers statewide, and unit sales of four-wheel-drive ag tractors experienced a notable upswing, closing the third quarter in a strong position.
West Coast Dockworkers Ratify Contract and Drought Expands
The Agribusiness Update
West Coast dockworkers vote to ratify a tentative 6-year contract agreement reached in June, and weekly Drought Monitor showed drought getting worse across areas in the Midwest, South, Southwest, and the Pacific Northwest.
California Water-Efficient Infrastructure and African Swine Fever Returns to China
The Agribusiness Update
California farmers invest in water-efficient infrastructure to address Imperial Valley irrigation problems, and African Swine Fever returns to China.
NASS Ag Labor Survey and African Swine Fever Returns to China
The Agribusiness Update
USDA's National Ag Statistic Service will conduct its biannual Agricultural Labor Survey in April, and African Swine Fever reappears in China.
U.S. Ag Exports to Mexico and Vilsack Keynote at Commodity Classic
The Agribusiness Update
New USDA data shows Mexico accounted for nearly 14% of all U.S. ag exports between 2018 and 2022, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack will deliver the keynote address at the Commodity Classic in Orlando tomorrow.
UC Davis Strawberry Research and Farm Journal Surveys Carbon Markets
The Agribusiness Update
U.C. Davis gets $6.2 million for strawberry research, and Farm Journal Survey shows most farmers concerned about overcoming technical and financial hurdles in carbon markets.
Georgia I Farm. I Vote. Campaign and Farm Journal Surveys Carbon Market
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Farm Bureau kicks off 'I Farm. I Vote.' campaign, and Farm Journal Survey shows most farmers concerned about overcoming technical and financial hurdles in carbon markets.
Florida Cold Hardy Citrus Field Day and Vilsack on ReConnect Program
The Agribusiness Update
University of Florida to hold Cold Hardy Citrus Field Day in October, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announces new funding for ReConnect program.
Carbon Market Interest Low and Ukraine Grain Exports Higher
The Agribusiness Update
Agricultural carbon market options aren't attracting many farmers, and grain exports from Ukraine show a spike after port agreement with Russia.
Sugar Cane Ethanol Plant and Much of U.S. in Drought
The Agribusiness Update
A California company plans to build the first ethanol plant in America powered byu sugar cane, and Drought Monitor shows much of U.S. in drought.
Florida Farm Bureau Wins PR Awards and Much of U.S. in Drought
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The Florida Farm Bureau's PR staff receives top honors at American Farm Bureau national communications contest, and Drought Monitor shows much of U.S. in some level of drought.
Ag Economy Barometer Down and Global Hunger Grows
The Agribusiness Update
The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer again lower in June, and United Nation's report shows global hunger rose in 2021.