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California Cherry Crop Down and Trump Tariffs Hit Deficit
The Agribusiness Update
California’s cherry crop is lighter this year, with farmers blaming the lower yield on last summer’s heat wave and poor pollination this spring, and President Trump’s tariffs will take a big bite out of U.S. deficit levels.
California Cherry Crop Down and Trump Tariffs Hit Deficit
The Agribusiness Update
California’s cherry crop is lighter this year, with farmers blaming the lower yield on last summer’s heat wave and poor pollination this spring, and President Trump’s tariffs will take a big bite out of U.S. deficit levels.
Honeybee Update from WSU Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Are we losing honeybees at crisis levels as some reports would have us believe? Brandon Hopkins, research professor in the Washington State University Apiary Program, says the crisis scenario is confusing, but bees do face challenges.
Indo Pacific Economic Framework
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Key Ag Senator, Chuck Grassley of Iowa, believes the Presidents new Indo Pacific Economic Framework is a poor substitute for the TPP.
Costs of Crops Outpacing Revenue and EPA's Ban on Chlorpyrifos Upheld
The Agribusiness Update
The cost of growing crops could outpace revenue for many farmers this year, and a federal judge denies two stays of the EPA's ban on chlorpyrifos.
California Drought Impact and Farmer Internet Survey
The Agribusiness Update
California agriculture see severe economic toll from drought, and Purdue survey shows sizable portion of American farmers have little or no internet service.
Peanut Shelling Facility and Farm Internet Survey
The Agribusiness Update
Coastal Growers opens up new peanut shelling plant in Georgia, and Perdue survey shows sizable portion of American farmers have little or no internet connection.
USPS Alcohol Shipping Bill and Drought Monitor Forecast Grim
The Agribusiness Update
A bill has been introduced that would allow the U.S. Postal Service to ship alcoholic beverages, and Drought Monitor forecasts dry conditions to expand.
Florida Ag Expo Cancelled and Georgia Pecans to Storage
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Ag Expo cancels 2020 trade show, and Georgia pecan growers putting nuts in storage to wait for better prices.
USDA Report on Livestock Investigation and Bayer Carbon Initiative
The Agribusiness Update
USDA releases report on livestock, beef investigation, and Bayer launches Carbon initiative program.
USDA Report on Livestock Investigation and Bayer Carbon Initiative
The Agribusiness Update
USDA releases report on livestock, beef investigation, and Bayer launches Carbon initiative 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.
Phase One Signing and Hemp Crop Insurance
The Agribusiness Update
Phase One of a trade deal with China is expected to be signed next week in Washington D.C., and USDA announces first federal crop insurance for hemp.
China on U.S. Ag Purchases and Op-ed Debunks Cow Flatulence
The Agribusiness Update
Still no U.S. Ag purchases by China, and Op-ed debunks environmentalists claims that cow flatulence to blame for climate change.