Search: African
59 Results
Canada Passes USMCA and USDA on ASF Prevention
The Agribusiness Update
The Canadian Parliament has passed the USMCA, and USDA makes plans for preventing African Swine Fever if it comes to U.S.
Bayer Sustainability and USDA Preps For African Swine Fever
The Agribusiness Update
Bayer is focusing on sustainability with three new commitments, and USDA making preparations for African Swine Fever should it come to the U.S.
China Pig Profits Up 1000% and Ag Min Wage Highest in PNW
The Agribusiness Update
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.
ASF Hot Topic at National Pork Industry Forum
Land & Livestock Report
ASF Hot Topic at National Pork Industry Forum
Certified Organic Crops Higher and U.S. Beef to China
The Agribusiness Update
Reports show U.S. certified organic field crops soars in 2019, and U.S. beef to China expected to climb.
New ASF Vaccine and California Pruning Help
The Agribusiness Update
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
The Agribusiness Update
Queen Elizabeth gives okay to Britain pulling out of European Union, and United Nations names 2020 Year of Plant Health.
Congress Fund Ag Inspectors and USMCA to Senate
The Agribusiness Update
Congressional funding package includes $19.6-million for ag inspectors at U.S. ports, and USMCA moves on to Senate.
New Canadian Produce Requirements and U.S. Pork In Hong Kong
The Agribusiness Update
Suppliers of produce to Canada will face new regulations, and U.S. Pork opportunities in Hong Kong.
ASF Forum in Mexico and California Fire Damage
The Agribusiness Update
National Pork Producers Council attends African Swine Fever forum in Mexico, and it will take some time to assess wildfire damage in California.
ASF Risk in U.S. Hog Herd and Kwik Lok's New Eco Lok
The Agribusiness Update
A look into risk of African Swine Fever in U.S. hog herd, and Union Gap-based Kwik Lok introduces new Eco-Lok bag closure made with renewable starch from potatoes and corn.
ASF Hits Viet Nam Pigs and USDA's Rural Broadband
The Agribusiness Update
African Swine Fever kills 20% of Viet Nam's hog herd, and USDA invests in rural broadband.
Cali Avacado Estimates Up and China Pork Prices Higher
The Agribusiness Update
Estimates for this year's California avocado crop higher than earlier numbers, and ASF pushes Chinese pork prices up.
U.S.-China Partial Pact and China Buys Hogs from Denmark
The Agribusiness Update
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
The Agribusiness Update
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
The Agribusiness Update
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
The Agribusiness Update
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
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. tree fruit production is higher, and African Swine Fever's impacts on pork industry could last a long time.
Federal Disaster Relief Available and Dogs Find Deadly Bacteria
The Agribusiness Update
Federal aid is now available for producers facing losses from natural disasters, and trained dogs find fatal bacteria in California citrus groves.