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Poinsettias & Coronavirus and USTR Trade Updates
The Agribusiness Update
Some poinsettia growers are already deciding how many plants they should prepare for a COVID Christmas, and USTR Robert Lighthizer gives updates on trade picture.
County Fairs & COVID and U.S. Red Meat to Bolivia
The Agribusiness Update
County fairs are feeling the impact of COVID-19 closures, and Bolivia next South American market for U.S. red meat.
USDA Buys More Food and Bayer Scraps Dicamba Plant
The Agribusiness Update
USDA announced $2.2-billion more purchases of meat, fruits & veggies, specialty crops, and dairy products, and Bayer scraps building of dicamba plant in Louisiana.
USDA Nutrition Program and Perdue on Meat Packing 95%
The Agribusiness Update
USDA extends child nutrition program nationwide, and Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue announces meatpacking plants are back to 9 5% average capacity.
Bagged Avocados and AFBF Dicamba Request
The Agribusiness Update
Bagged Avocados become big purchase during pandemic, and American Farm Bureau Federation requests permission for farmers to use already purchased dicamba this season.
China's Pork Purchases and Viet Nam Lowers Tariffs
The Agribusiness Update
Pork producers pleased with uptick in Chinese purchases, and Viet Nam lowers tariffs on U.S. Dairy.
Klamath Water Supply and Farmers to Families Food Boxes
The Agribusiness Update
Klamath water supply slashed as farmers look for answers, and USDA delivers 5-million food boxes from the Farmers to Families Food Box Program.
California Cattle Slows and China Has Enough U.S. Chicken
The Agribusiness Update
California cattle ranchers finding market sluggish, and China purchases of U.S. chicken slows down follow stockpile.
California Food Assistance and H-2A Worker Increase
The Agribusiness Update
California-grown food assistance during pandemic, and H-2A worker positions increase fivefold in 14 years.
Cal Cherries Get Rained On and New USDA Authority
The Agribusiness Update
California cherries appear to have weathered recent heavy rains without too much loss, and USDA has new authority to keep meat packing houses open.
Blueberry Prices Hit By Imports and Beef-Pork Exports Up
The Agribusiness Update
Blueberry production, combined with a surge of imports from Mexico push prices down, and Beef and Pork exports remains high despite COVID-19.
CFAP Sign Ups and R-CALF USA on Imported Meat
The Agribusiness Update
Tuesday marks the first day ag producers can sign up for assistance under the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program.
American Meat Consumption Down and Biotech Modernization
The Agribusiness Update
Packing plants closures cause drop in U.S. meat consumption, and USDA to modernize biotechnology regulations for agriculture.
COVID-19 Hits Supply Chain and China Phase-1 Outlook
The Agribusiness Update
COVID-19 supply chain disruptions, and Archer Daniels Midland optimistic China will meet Phase-1 obligations.
Avocados Recover and U.S.-U.K. Trade Talks Begin
The Agribusiness Update
California avocados recover after a rough few weeks, and trade talks begin between the U.S. and U.K.
California Cherry Harvest and Perdue on Meat Plant Reopening
The Agribusiness Update
California cherry harvest is underway, and Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue applauds reopening of meat processing plants.
Lost Markets-Off Farm Income and Meat Processing Problems
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
California agriculture is seeing lost markets and off-farm income, and reduced meat processing is causing a clogged livestock and meat supply chain.
Lost Markets-Off Farm Income and Meat Processing Problems
The Agribusiness Update
California farmers reporting loss of markets and off-farm income, and Meat processing slowdown are causing supply issues.