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NW Cherry Harvest Behind and Payment for Farmers of Color Delayed
The Agribusiness Update
Cooler weather slows harvest for Northwest Cherry growers, and a Wisconsin judge puts temporary restraining order on loan forgiveness for farmers of color.
Alabama Cotton Acres Down and Southern Border Issues Continue
The Agribusiness Update
Alabama cotton acres in 2020 are down, and ag groups call on Biden Administration to do something about Southern Border dangers for farmers and ranchers.
Betz 2020 Non-Vintage Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Thanks to last summer's wildfires, Woodinville's Betz Family Winery makes the unfortunate decision to produce NO 2020 vintages.
Betz 2020 Non-Vintage Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Thanks to last summer's wildfires, Woodinville's Betz Family Winery makes the unfortunate decision to produce NO 2020 vintages.
Wine Industry Recovery and USDA Invests in Supply Chain
The Agribusiness Update
Wine industry looks towards recovery after a year of wildfires and a pandemic, and USDA to invest $4-billion to bolster supply chain.
Alabama Cattle Numbers Down 1% and Int'l Food Prices Highest Since 2011
The Agribusiness Update
Alabama cattle numbers are down but only 1%, and International Food Prices highest since 2011.
Florida Tomato Handling and U.S. Potato Victory in Mexico
The Agribusiness Update
USDA withdraws proposed handling requirements for Florida tomatoes, and NPC cheers as Mexico's Supreme Court overturns ruling preventing import of fresh U.S. Potatoes.
California Almond Acreage and Potato Victory in Mexico
The Agribusiness Update
California almond acreage for 2020 is up from 2019, and NPC applauds Mexican Supreme Court that overturns ruling allowing U.S. fresh potato imports.
USTR Urged to Push TPP Return and Pork Export to Central America
The Agribusiness Update
Ag groups are urging U.S. Trade Representatives Katherine Tai to consider a return to the Trans Pacific Partnership, and Pork Exports to Central America reach record levels.
Beef-Pork Exports Down and 4-H Applauds Broadband Infrastructure
The Agribusiness Update
February exports of U.S. beef and pork remained below last year's rapid pace, and National 4-H applauds Biden's Build Back Better plan that includes rural broadband.
Georgia Peanut Palooza and Vidalia Onions on Kentucky Derby Menu
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Peanut Commission prepares for Peanut Palooza, and Georgia's Vidalia Sweet Onions to be served in several dishes on Kentucky Derby menu.
Georgia Wine River Lawsuit and U.S. Fruit-Veg Export Value Down
The Agribusiness Update
The Supreme Court rules in favor of Georgia in suit filed by Florida over the use of Chattahoochee and Flint rivers, and U.S. Fruit and Vegetable export values show slight drop.
California Strawberry Production and U.S. Fruit-Veg Export Value Down
The Agribusiness Update
California strawberry production expected to be up this year, and U.S. fruit and vegetable export value down slightly in 2020.
UF Ag Studies Higher and Phase One Opportunities for U.S. Beef & Pork
The Agribusiness Update
University of Florida Food and Ag researchers publish record high studies in 2020, and U.S. China Phase One Trade deal brings opportunities for U.S. Beef and Pork.
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.
Washington Wine Grape Harvest Pt 3
Fruit Grower Report
Washington's 2020 wine grape harvest comes in smaller, but the wine quality is higher.
Washington Wine Grape Harvest Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Washington's 2020 wine grape harvest comes in smaller, but the wine quality is higher.
Washington Wine Grape Crop Report and Ag Resilient Amid COVID
The Agribusiness Update
Washington state's wine grape crop may be smaller in 2020 but quality is high, and farmers report resilient food system amid pandemic.
Washington Wine Grape Harvest Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Washington's 2020 wine grape harvest comes in smaller, but the wine quality is higher.
Georgia Top Ten Ag Export States and FWMA Reintroduced
The Agribusiness Update
For the first time, Georgia is ranked among the top 10 Ag Exporting States in 2020, and Farm Workforce Modernization Act is reintroduced in the House of Representatives.