EPA Issues Dicamba Ruling and Gas Prices Rise Again

The Agribusiness Update
Following an Arizona District Court’s vacating of the 2020 registration of over-the-top dicamba products, the EPA issued an Existing Stocks Order, and for the fourth straight week, the nation's average price of gas has risen 8.7 cents from a week ago to $3.26 per gallon.

World Ag Expo Draws Masses and Tractor Sales Data In

The Agribusiness Update
The World Ag Expo, the largest outdoor farm trade show on the planet, lured throngs of attendees eager to see the latest in ag technology, and January unit sales of four-wheel-drive tractors grew slightly in the U.S.

UGA Groundbreaking for Ag Research and Tractor Sales Data In

The Agribusiness Update
UGA breaks ground for new ag research facility at the Tifton campus, and January unit sales of four-wheel-drive tractors grew slightly in the U.S.

Fruit Fly Quarantine in California and Vilsack Reaction to Census

The Agribusiness Update
Seven California counties remain under quarantine in a battle to eradicate and stop the spread of four different fruit fly species, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack’s reaction to last week’s 2022 Census of Agriculture calls for delivering ag policies for small-and mid-sized farms.

Citrus Health Forum in Florida and Vilsack Reaction to Census

The Agribusiness Update
Don’t forget to register for the 2024 Citrus Health Forum! The forum will be held this Thursday at the North Florida

Research & Education Center in Quincy, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack’s reaction to last week’s 2022 Census of Agriculture calls for delivering ag policies for small-and mid-sized farms.

McKalip Confirmed

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Doug McKalip faces a huge challenge to expand overseas market access as the new Chief Ag Trade Negotiator with the U.S. Trade Representative's office, but says he's up for it.

Bagged Avocados and AFBF Dicamba Request

The Agribusiness Update
Bagged Avocados become big purchase during pandemic, and American Farm Bureau Federation requests permission for farmers to use already purchased dicamba this season.

Hops Production 2019 Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Hop production is flat this year, but gives plenty of reason to look forward to 2020.

Hops Production 2019 Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Hop production is flat this year, but gives plenty of reason to look forward to 2020.

Vive Crop Protection Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Canada's Vive Crop Protection is cutting edge with nanotechnology.

Vive Crop Protection Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Canada's Vive Crop Protection is cutting edge with nanotechnology.

Milk Labeling Survey and FSA Offices Reopen

The Agribusiness Update
Survey shows 61% of Americans want the word "milk" to be used only for milk from mammals on labels, and USDA's Farm Service Agency offices reopen.

Milk Labelling bill Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Whatcom county Senator Doug Ericksen files a bill that would restrict use of the term "milk" for products that come from a cow and not an almond or soybean.

Milk Labelling bill Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Whatcom county Senator Doug Ericksen files a bill that would restrict use of the term "milk" for products that come from a cow and not an almond or soybean.

Bilateral Trade Agreements and Farm Bill Completion

The Agribusiness Update
U.S. Wheat groups say President should focus more on new bilateral trade agreements and less on renegotiating existing pacts like NAFTA.