Guacamole for Cinco De Mayo and Industrial Hemp Value Rises
From the Ag Information Network, this is your Agribusiness Update.
**With Cinco de Mayo approaching, now’s the time to dig into guacamole and maybe even plant the tree that produces it.
Florida avocados offer a fresh, tropical twist on this fan-favorite that stars in so many recipes.
Florida avocados have less fat than the popular Hass variety, making them the lean, green star of your fiesta spread?
With 60% more potassium than bananas, they bring a nutritional punch to every bite.
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**After a year-long investigation into Section 301, the U.S. Trade Representative announced action to restore American shipbuilding and address China’s unreasonable policies to dominate maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors.
Jamieson Greer says this will begin to reverse Chinese dominance, address threats to the U.S. supply chain, and improve demand for U.S.-built ships.
For the first 180 days, applicable fees will be set at $0. After that, fees will increase exponentially.
**The value of U.S. industrial hemp production reached $445 million in 2024, a 40% increase over 2023, according to last week’s National Hemp Report.
Total planted area for hemp jumped to almost 45,300 acres, 64% higher than 2023, with harvested area also rising over 32,000 acres.
Floral hemp has emerged as the industry’s driving force, with production more than doubling.
