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17 Georgia Counties Drought Impact and American Trade Deficit Highest in a Year
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA designates 17 Georgia counties as primary natural disaster areas due to severe drought conditions, and America's trade deficit reached $68.9 billion, the highest disparity in almost a year.
Japanese Beetle Progress and Farm Bill Priorities
The Agribusiness Update
The Washington State Department of Agriculture is beginning efforts to get consent to treat target properties for the invasive Japanese beetle, and an effort is underway to get Senate and House leadership to address several important topics in the new farm bill.
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.
Gas Tax-Newhouse Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Eight months into a gas tax agriculture is supposed to be exempt from, U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse gives his two "pennies" worth on what he's hearing from constituents about some of the most expensive gas in the nation.
Gas Tax-Newhouse Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Eight months into a gas tax agriculture is supposed to be exempt from, U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse gives his two "pennies" worth on what he's hearing from constituents about some of the most expensive gas in the nation.
Census of Agriculture Extension Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
USDA's National Ag Statistic Services Administrator, Huber Hamer says they're running a little behind on the Census of Agriculture and so they've extended the due date until the end of spring.
Census of Agriculture Extension Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
USDA's National Ag Statistic Services Administrator, Huber Hamer says they're running a little behind on the Census of Agriculture and so they've extended the due date until the end of spring.
Commodity Classic in Orlando and Formal Education in Rural America
The Agribusiness Update
The Commodity Classic sets attendance record in Orlando, and formal education grows in rural America but still lags behind urban areas.
California Water Supply Benefits from Storms and Formal Education in Rural America
The Agribusiness Update
California's water supply is benefitting from continued storms, and formal education grows in rural America but still lags behind urban areas.
Fresh Cut Flowers Soar and WASDE Report on Grains
The Agribusiness Update
Fresh cut flowers are more than seasonal with sales soaring, and WASDE Report shows grains off slighlty.
Losses Hurricane Ian and WASDE Report on Grains
The Agribusiness Update
Florida losses from Hurricane Ian are refined, and WASDE Report shows grains off slighlty.
Fresh Cut Flowers Soar and WASDE Report on Grains
The Agribusiness Update
Fresh cut flowers are more than seasonal with sales soaring, and WASDE Report shows grains off slighlty.
8 Georgia Counties Disasters Areas and Argentina Wheat Challenges
The Agribusiness Update
Eight Georgia counties declared disaster areas after March wind and freeze events, and Argentina won't be able to capitalize on interupption of wheat supplies from the Black Sea.
Georgia's Freedom to Farm Act and Crop Insurance Fraud
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia General Assembly passes the Freedom to Farm Act, and crop insurance fraud case leads to 23 people being charged and another 17 fined.
California Grant Proposals and African Swine Fever Protection
The Agribusiness Update
The California Ag Department is accepting proposals for 2022 grant program, and study finds U.S. well protected against African Swine Fever.
Taproot Decline Up in Alabama and ASF Protection
The Agribusiness Update
Taproot decline appears in more Alabama soybean fields, and U.S. pork industry study finds we're well protected against African Swine Fever.
UF Uses AI to Forecast Citrus and Rural Broadband for 12 States
The Agribusiness Update
University of Florida researchers are using Artificial Intelligence to help citrus growers forecast production, and USDA approves $167-million for rural broadband infrastructure in 12 states.
7 Georgia Counties Natural Disasters and ASF in Dominican Republic
The Agribusiness Update
Seven Georgia counties have been designated natural disaster areas due to floods and freezing temps, and African Swine Fever outbreak has been confirmed in Dominican Republic.
Federal Bill Legalize Pot and $43-billion for Rural Broadband
The Agribusiness Update
Three Senators propose a bill to legalize marijuana federally, and House Ag Committee commits $43-billion over eight years for rural broadband.
USDA on JBS Cyber Attack and NCBA Calls on Ag Committees
The Agribusiness Update
USDA responds to ransomeware attack on world's largest meat processor JBS, and NCBA calls on Congressional Ag Committees to address areas of concern.