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Chilled U.S. Pork to Hong Kong and Tyson Plant Shuts Down
The Agribusiness Update
Chilled U.S. Pork is making its mark in the Hong Kong market, and Tyson beef plant in Walla Walla county shuts down temporarily amid COVID-19 cases.
China's Pork Imports Soar and U.S. Pork Value Down
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China's pork imports soar due to African Swine Fever, and U.S. Pork values slump.
Canada Passes USMCA and USDA on ASF Prevention
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The Canadian Parliament has passed the USMCA, and USDA makes plans for preventing African Swine Fever if it comes to U.S.
China Pig Profits Up 1000% and Ag Min Wage Highest in PNW
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China's second largest pig farmer is reporting profits for 2019 up 1000%, and USDA reports Washington and Oregon pay the highest ag minimum wage in the country.
Certified Organic Crops Higher and U.S. Beef to China
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Reports show U.S. certified organic field crops soars in 2019, and U.S. beef to China expected to climb.
NW Pear Crop in Good Supply and $265-million Dicamba Judgement
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Northwest pear crop in plentiful supply, and jury awards $265-million judgement against Bayer-BASF dicamba.
Ag Inspectors Bill Passed and Cattle First Documentary
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Ag Inspector bill passes House, and "Cattle First" documentary launches at 2020 Cattle Industry Convention in San Antonio.
New ASF Vaccine and California Pruning Help
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New vaccine for African Swine Fever proving effective, and California orchards need labor for pruning season.
Queen Approves Brexit and U.N. names 2020 Year of Plant Health
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Queen Elizabeth gives okay to Britain pulling out of European Union, and United Nations names 2020 Year of Plant Health.
New Canadian Produce Requirements and U.S. Pork In Hong Kong
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Suppliers of produce to Canada will face new regulations, and U.S. Pork opportunities in Hong Kong.
Pork Belly Record and Syngenta Top Ag Employer
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Everything's better with bacon as witnessed by the record level of U.S. pork bellies in storage, and Syngenta recognized at top ag employer.
ASF Hits Viet Nam Pigs and USDA's Rural Broadband
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African Swine Fever kills 20% of Viet Nam's hog herd, and USDA invests in rural broadband.
U.S.-China Partial Pact and China Buys Hogs from Denmark
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U.S. and China agree on a partial trade agreement, and Chinese company buys hogs from Denmark in wake of ASF.
Big Pigs in China and Bitter Pit Sensors
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Chinese pig farmers are bringing bigger pigs to market in an effort to make up for African Swine Fever losses, and AgroFresh launches new bitter pit screening for Honeycrisp apples.
China Buys U.S. Pork and Phytelligence Closed
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Chinese media is reporting the purchase of U.S. pork, and Seattle-based Phytelligence shuts doors after lawsuit with WSU over Cosmic Crisp.
Refinery Exemptions and Cattlemen on Ag Secretary
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Voters oppose oil refinery exemptions from renewable fuel blending requirements, and Cattlemen call for Sonny Perdue's job.
U.S. Tree Fruit Production Up and AFS Pork Impact
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U.S. tree fruit production is higher, and African Swine Fever's impacts on pork industry could last a long time.
Farm Labor Wages Increase and Pig Vaccines in Japan
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USDA data shows farm labor wages increase faster than non-farm labor compensation, and Japan starts vaccinating pigs for "classical" swine fever.
Federal Disaster Relief Available and Dogs Find Deadly Bacteria
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Federal aid is now available for producers facing losses from natural disasters, and trained dogs find fatal bacteria in California citrus groves.