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A Harry Potter Farm Bill
California Ag Today
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says maybe Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack is right when he claims the House committee-passed farm bill uses “Harry Potter” style ‘invisible cloaking’ to hide its true costs.
California Crop Haulers Busy and Farm Bill Extension Likely
The Agribusiness Update
California trucking companies that haul crops from fields and orchards have been especially busy in recent weeks, and Congress will have to extend the life of the 2018 farm law into 2024 so it can finish work on its successor.
California Crop Haulers Busy and Farm Bill Extension Likely
The Agribusiness Update
California trucking companies that haul crops from fields and orchards have been especially busy in recent weeks, and Congress will have to extend the life of the 2018 farm law into 2024 so it can finish work on its successor.
Cotton Council Applauds CCC Funds and Farm Bill Extension Likely
The Agribusiness Update
Cotton Council International applauds allocation of $1.3 billion in Commodity Credit Corporation funds to a new Regional Agricultural Promotion Program, and Congress will have to extend the life of the 2018 farm law into 2024 so it can finish work on its successor.
Apples to India Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
USApple President and CEO, Jim Bair shares why Washington’s apple industry is so excited after India drops its retaliatory tariffs against apples.
Apples to India Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
USApple President and CEO, Jim Bair shares why Washington’s apple industry is so excited after India drops its retaliatory tariffs against apples.
$250 million U.S. to Ukraine Ag Producers and Manure for Fertilizer
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. will provide another $250 million in aid to Ukraine’s agricultural producers, and farmers who use manure as a fertilizer get most of the livestock byproduct from their own operations.
Contesting Mexico's Ban on Biotech Corn and Turkey Breast Prices Climb
The Agribusiness Update
USTR and Ag Secretary are contesting Mexico’s move to ban imports of genetically modified corn from the U.S., and frozen wholesale turkey breast prices climbed in response to last year's avian flu outbreak.
Contesting Mexico's Ban on Biotech Corn and Turkey Breast Prices Climb
The Agribusiness Update
USTR and Ag Secretary are contesting Mexico’s move to ban imports of genetically modified corn from the U.S., and frozen wholesale turkey breast prices climbed in response to last year's avian flu outbreak.
Univ of Florida Strawberry Sweetness Gene and Turkey Breast Prices Climb
The Agribusiness Update
Strawberry consumers love the sweet flavor and University of Florida scientists are trying to meet that desire, while helping growers produce high yields, and frozen wholesale turkey breast prices climbed in response to last year's avian flu outbreak.
Will Congress Let the Farm Bill Expire?
Southeast Regional Ag News
Montana Senator Jon Tester weighs in on a hypothetical game of "Kick the Can."
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.
$92.2-Million in COVID Relief and USDA Agencies Staying in Kansas City
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA is making $92.2-million available for COVID relief, and two USDA agencies will remain in Kansas City rather than moving back to D.C.
Negotiations with India and New Strawberry Variety
The Agribusiness Update
President Trump is talking trade with officials from India, and a new, better strawberry variety released.
USMEF on Exports and Trade Pt 3
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
USMEF Chairman Cevin Jones talks about U.S. meat exports and what pending trade deals could mean in 2020.
French Fry Shortage and U.S. Eating More Protein
The Agribusiness Update
Potato processors are scrambling for enough spuds to make French fries in down production year, and U.S. consumers eating more protein.
USMEF on Exports and Trade Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
USMEF Chairman Cevin Jones talks about U.S. meat exports and what pending trade deals could mean in 2020.
USMEF on Exports and Trade Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
USMEF Chairman Cevin Jones talks about U.S. meat exports and what pending trade deals could mean in 2020.
U.S. Beef Exports Off Slightly and California Almond Growers
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. Beef exports down slightly from last year's record, and California Almond Growers to continue federal marketing order.