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West Coast Port Negotiations and Growers Automation Spending Up
The Agribusiness Update
Failed labor negotiations at West Coast ports is impacting red mead exports with periodic work stoppages, and growers are now spending an average of $500,000 a year on automation in response to labor shortage.
Georgia Referendums Corn-Pecans and Growers Automation Spending Up
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Department of Agriculture is holding referendums on corn and pecan assessments through the end of the month, and growers are spending an average of $500,000 annually on automation thanks to the labor shortage.
$50 million to Cotton/Wool Production and USDA Updates 3 Crop Insurance Options
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA is committing $50 million to assist eligible cotton and wool clothing producers, and USDA update three key crop insurance options.
Cattlemen's College in Nashville and USDA Invests in Rural Healthcare
The Agribusiness Update
The 28th Annual Cattlemen's College was held in Nashville last week as part of the NCBA Trade Show, and USDA invests $500-million in rural healthcare.
Farm Real Estate Values Up and USDA Invests in Rural Health Care
The Agribusiness Update
Farm real estate values in Southeast grow higher, and USDA invests $500-million to help improve rural health care.
Soft Skills Important for Ag and USDA's $500-million American Rescue Plan
The Agribusiness Update
Survey shows soft skills as important as agricultural knowledge for employers, and USDA investing $500-Million to American Rescue Plan funds.
Senators Ask for Help with EU Trade and Soft Skills for Ag Employees
The Agribusiness Update
Senators Warnock and Tuberville as Ag Secretary and USTR for help with EU Trade Barriers, and Survey shows soft skills as important for ag employers as ag knowledge.
Nurseries Plant Demand Up and California Avocado Demand Strong
The Agribusiness Update
With more people at home during the pandemic, nurseries are find high demand for food plants, and California avocado demand remains strong.
Harvust and AFBF Award
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ag-focused tech startup Harvust recognized by American Farm Bureau Federation as 2021 Entrepreneur of the Year.
USDA Buys $50 Million Worth of Potatoes
Farm of the Future
USDA Buys $50 Million Worth of Potatoes
Potato Purchase Funding Pt 3
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles is happy with the $50-million dollars USDA has allocated to purchase surplus potatoes, but says it's just the first step.
Potato Purchase Funding Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles is happy with the $50-million dollars USDA has allocated to purchase surplus potatoes, but says it's just the first step.
Potato Purchase Funding Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles is happy with the $50-million dollars USDA has allocated to purchase surplus potatoes, but says it's just the first step.
Romaine E. Coli Identified and Farm Bill Mental Health
The Agribusiness Update
At least one source of Romain E. coli identified by FDA, and Farm Bill includes $50-million for mental health help in agriculture.
USDA Milk Purchase and Trade Tensions
The Agribusiness Update
USDA announces $50-million in milk purchases, and Economist looking for quick resolution to trade tensions he says are "disruptive and needless."
Trump Eyes More Tariffs and RFA's Dinneen to Step Down
The Agribusiness Update
President Trump ready to up tariffs on China by $500-billion, and Renewable Fuels Association president and CEO Bob Dinneen to step down.
Trump China Tariffs and North Carolina Milk Labeling
The Agribusiness Update
Trump hits China with tariffs on technology, and North Carolina House puts alternative 'milk' producers on notice as it passes labeling bill.
Mexican Demographic Change and Dairy Cow Numbers
The Agribusiness Update
Mexican family size could make finding farm labor more difficult in decades to come, and Dairy cow numbers at highest level since 1996.
FCC Shares Rural Broadband Order and App for Regional Growing Weather
The Agribusiness Update
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai announces order for rural broadband expansion, and Weathermelon is an app forecasting weather in specific U.S. growing regions.
Value Added Ag Has MicroLoans Available
Farm of the Future
For value added agriculture, often there are challenges in finding financing. The Farm Service Agency offers micro loans for added-value agriculture.