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California Rain Damage Assessed and USDA Census of Agriculture
Discover how California farmers are coping after historic storms and analyzing impact on crops and orchards.
Lab Meats Face Financing Woes & New USDA Data for Online Shopping
The last 12 months have been challenging for cultivated meat and seafood companies trying to raise capital.
Electrical Issues for California Wine and EU Scraps Pesticide Cuts
European Commission scraps proposal to reduce EU pesticide use, sparking backlash from farmers across multiple countries.
Latest WASDE Report and US Pork Exports Value Record
The February World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates, or WASDE report, shows the 2023-24 U.S. corn outlook calling for lower food, seed, and industrial use and larger ending stocks.
Fruit Fly Quarantine in California and Vilsack Reaction to Census
Seven counties remain under quarantine in a battle to eradicate and stop the spread of four different fruit fly species.
U.S. Wine Sales Slow and Net Cash Farm Income Down
U.S. wine sales experienced negative growth for the third consecutive year in 2023.
Democrats on Farm Bill Priorities and Mobile App Food Orders Cimb
The House Agriculture Committee Democrats release memo on principles for next farm bill, rejecting Republican proposals.
National Grange on Snake River Dams and ESA Denied for Wolves
The National Grange emphasizes the detrimental impact of dam removals on the region, citing clean power, irrigation, transportation, and jobs.
Regional Climate Hubs and Restaurants Forecast Exceeds $1.1 Trillion
Restaurant sales are forecast to exceed $1.1 trillion this year, marking a new milestone for the industry that will employ over 15.7 million people by the end of 2024.
California Almonds & Water Molds and America’s Largest Landowners
With heavy rains in the forecast for late January and early February, one species, Phytophthora syringae, was drawing attention due to an unprecedented outbreak last winter.