Washington and Oregon Pear Crop 31% Below Five-Year Average
The 2024-25 fresh pear crop estimate for Washington and Oregon is 10.6 million standard box equivalents.
What is Next for the Cattle Markets?
The U.S. beef cow herd inventory remains at historically low levels despite high market prices.
Congressional Lawmakers Place Renewed Focus on Farm Bill
Congressional lawmakers have indicated there is no intention of passing a short-term extension of the 2018 Farm Bill before the September 30 deadline.
Oklahoma Cattle Exposed to Asian Longhorned Tick
The Asian longhorned tick was discovered on cattle in Mayes County in northeastern Oklahoma.
Harvest Season Kicks Into Gear, What the Numbers Say
The USDA Crop Progress Report reveals that 9% of corn and 6% of soybeans had been harvested as of September 15.
Lawmakers Turn Attention to Farm Aid as Farm Bill Stalls
Senator Jerry Moran of Kansas discussed a potential year-end agricultural aid package at the Ag Outlook Forum.
California Forecasts Increased Mandarin and Navel Orange Production
The California Department of Food and Agriculture and the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service project California will produce 29 million 40-pound cartons of Tango and W Murcott Afourer mandarin varieties.
East Coast Port Worker’s Strike Poised to Impact Ag Exports
The International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) plans to strike on October 1 if a new contract is not reached with the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX).
Dairy Prices Climb in the Face of Tight Cheese Supply
Cheddar block prices reached $2.27 per pound in early September, the highest in 27 months on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.
Northwest Cherry Crop Exceeds Expectations
Northwest Cherry Growers President B.J. Thurlby expressed concern earlier in the year about a potentially poor harvest.