UF Looks at Prescribed Fires and Trump Aims Tariffs at China
From the Ag Information Network, this is your Agribusiness Update.
**While the cause of the Southern California wildfires remains unknown, the massive destruction has thrust prevention to the forefront.
A new University of Florida document describes one of the most effective fire prevention tools available to Floridians: prescribed fire.
Florida’s ecosystems are highly dependent on recurrent fires, and many landowners rely on prescribed fire to manage their property.
Every year, Florida conducts prescribed burns on more than 2 million acres, more than any other state.
www.morningagclips.com/uf-ifas-shares-prescribed-fire-resources-promoting-wildfire-prevention/
**In his second day in office, President Trump aimed at China and the European Union with tariff threats.
Bloomberg says White House officials are discussing a 10% tariff on China, because they’re sending fentanyl to the U.S. through Mexico and Canada.
In response to the tariff threat, Farm Policy News says
China is “willing to maintain communication with the U.S. to properly handle differences and expand mutually beneficial cooperation.”
**AgWeb recently polled farmers, asking what cost-cutting measures they plan to implement on their farm this year.
Out of the more than 1,300 farmers responding to the online poll, the most glaring answer was machinery with nearly 80%.
60% of farmers said slowing technology upgrades is likely.
The poll also found more farmers are adjusting their agronomic decisions based on margins, with 61% saying they're likely to use generic products.
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