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California's New Farm Labor Laws and Northern Lights Play Havoc on Farms
The Agribusiness Update
California’s new farm labor organizing law has delivered wins for the union but also a string of allegations from employers, farmworkers and labor organizers, and the Northern Lights lit up skies around the U.S., but also played havoc with farmers during spring planting.
Good Seed, Good Moisture, and Flexibility
Southeast Regional Ag News
Camp Hand, University of Georgia Extension Cotton Agronomist shares tips for success this growing season.
The $21.5 Million Sheep & Swine Barn
Southeast Regional Ag News
$21,540,000 is now being directed to a new sheep and swine barn and arena at the Georgia National Fairgrounds.
Dairy Donations in Savannah and Farmers Being Financially Cautious
The Agribusiness Update
The International Dairy Foods Foundation and several leading dairy companies donated a truckload of milk and $10,000 to Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia food bank to address hunger in the greater Savannah area, and disappointing 2023 growing season results are influencing farmer decisions this year.
Legislation & Georgia Agriculture
Southeast Regional Ag News
Governor Brian P. Kemp recently signed a package of legislation focused on supporting Georgia's ever growing agricultural industry and improving security against foreign adversaries.
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.
Georgia Cotton Commission Mid-Year Meeting and Beef Samples Test Negative for Bird Flu
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Cotton Commission has announced the guest speakers for its 2024 Mid-Year Meeting scheduled for July 24th, and USDA says all ground beef samples tested negative for the H5N1 bird flu virus.
New CropLife America Leader Outlines Goals
Line on Agriculture
New CropLife American CEO, Alex Dunn says listening is key to making sure that they are bringing the right tools to the marketplace.
Georgia Great Potato STEM Challenge and Farmland Demand Strong
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia students participating in the Great Potato STEM Challenge have a new understanding of how potatoes used for French fries grow, and the ag economy has faced some challenges during the past year while farmland values remain strong.
Climate-Smart Sorghum as a Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Line on Agriculture
National Sorghum Producers are rewarding growers for using climate-smart farming practices that are setting the stage for the corps to be used as a Sustainable Aviation Fuel.
Suit Over New Emissions Rules and New Dairy Cattle Testing Rules
The Agribusiness Update
Attorneys generals from 25 states, including Florida, Georgia and Alabama, have sued the EPA to block rules to reduce emissions from cars and encourage electric vehicle manufacturing, and the USDA has mandated testing for H5N1 of dairy cattle that cross state lines in a move to protect the livestock industry.
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.
Blueberry Growers Vote to Extend Assessment
Southeast Regional Ag News
On Wednesday, Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper announced that Georgia blueberry growers have voted to extend the $5 per ton assessment on marketed blueberries for an additional three years.
2024 is Expected to Be A Good Year for the US Sorghum Crop
Line on Agriculture
National Sorghum Producers are more optimistic than USDA when it comes to final sorghum production for this year.
GA Farm Bureau to D.C. and US Ag Under 10% Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The Agribusiness Update
A group of 37 Georgia Farm Bureau members and staff visited Washington, D.C., earlier this month to meet with members of the Georgia congressional delegation, and U.S. agriculture represents just under 10% of total U.S. greenhouse gas emissions.
Organic Impact on Conventional Pesticides and Injunction Over Disaster Relief
The Agribusiness Update
California researchers found organic agriculture can increase pesticide use on nearby conventionally farmed fields, and the USDA’s Forest Service is issuing more than $232 million to the Secure Rural Schools Program.
Georgia Peaches Look to Rebound and Farmers Understanding Sustainability
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia peach growers are looking forward to a fruitful season as the weather this year has been near-perfect for the sensitive crop, and new research reveals a vast majority of American farmers have an understanding of sustainable farming.
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.
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.