Ag Loan Demand Up and NCBA Applauds Paraguayan Beef Ban

The Agribusiness Update
Agricultural loan demand increased in 2023, and agricultural lending by U.S. farm banks grew 6.7%, and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association thanked the Senate for passing a resolution to block beef imports from Paraguay.

Ag Loan Demand Up and NCBA Applauds Paraguayan Beef Ban

The Agribusiness Update
Agricultural loan demand increased in 2023, and agricultural lending by U.S. farm banks grew 6.7%, and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association thanked the Senate for passing a resolution to block beef imports from Paraguay.

Recent USDA Corn Numbers Surprise the Markets

Line on Agriculture
USDA's March Prospective Plantings report has corn numbers higher than expected.

California Planting Decisions and U.S. Ag Imports Outpace Exports

The Agribusiness Update
Falling commodity prices, rising production costs and water uncertainty are some of the factors weighing on planting decisions for California farmers this year, and the USDA reports U.S. ag IMPORTS exceeded exports by $16.6 billion in 2023.

American Peanut Council in South Korea and U.S. Ag Imports Outpace Exports

The Agribusiness Update
The American Peanut Council is in South Korea this week as part of the USDA’s agribusiness trade mission, and the USDA reports U.S. ag IMPORTS exceeded exports by $16.6 billion in 2023.

Consumers Still Eating Meat, Mixed February Report

California Ag Today
The latest Meat Demand Monitor released on February 29, 2024, offered a mixed result, according to Kansas State University Extension Livestock Market Economist Dr. Glynn Tonsor.

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.

Apples to India Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
They could not be any happier about once again exporting apples to India, but Washington Apple Commission president Todd Fryhover says growers know there’s still plenty of work left to build back what used to be our number 2 market.

Apples to India Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
They could not be any happier about once again exporting apples to India, but Washington Apple Commission president Todd Fryhover says growers know there’s still plenty of work left to build back what used to be our number 2 market.

Appealing To Consumer Demand For Quality

Farm of the Future
The founders of Zordi have designed their greenhouse farming business to focus on quality and automation.

Potato Markets Strong Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The availability of U.S. potatoes has rebounded strongly from a down year in 2022 to a strong crop in 2023.

Potato Markets Strong Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The availability of U.S. potatoes has rebounded strongly from a down year in 2022 to a strong crop in 2023.

California Winegrapes Too Good and 2023 Potato Harvest Data

The Agribusiness Update
California winegrape growers may be victims of their own success after harvesting a larger than average crop last fall, and a new report from the Ag Departments of the U.S., Mexico, and Canada reveals the 2023 North American Potato harvest data.

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.

Future Export Demand

Farm of the Future
Where will export demand grow in the future? Cobank's Tanner Ehmke provides insight into China, India and Southeast Asia.

California Wine Demand Faling and Foreign Investment US Ag Land

The Agribusiness Update
The president of a leading California winegrape marketing association says growers need to remove 50,000 acres of winegrapes to balance supply with decreasing demand, and foreign investment in U.S. ag land is a big topic.

California Wine Demand Faling and Foreign Investment US Ag Land

The Agribusiness Update
The president of a leading California winegrape marketing association says growers need to remove 50,000 acres of winegrapes to balance supply with decreasing demand, and foreign investment in U.S. ag land is a big topic.

Plant-Based Myths Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The narrative for several years, according to Alan Bjerga, Senior Vice President at the National Milk

Producers Federation, has been that sales of plant-based beverages are up and milk drinking is down, but that’s changing.

Plant-Based Myths Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The narrative for several years, according to Alan Bjerga, Senior Vice President at the National Milk

Producers Federation, has been that sales of plant-based beverages are up and milk drinking is down, but that’s changing.

Cosmic Crisp-Stemilt

Fruit Grower Report
Stemilt Growers Marketing Director Brianna Shales says Cosmic Crisp will should be plentiful for apple lovers this year, including organic Cosmics!