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Bama's Best Chicken Tenders and China ASF Control Complicated
The Agribusiness Update
Bama's Best Chicken Tenders made by Bobby's Restaurant in Eva, and China's efforts to control African Swine Fever remains complicated.
Alfa Foundation's 1,000 Scholarships and Ag Barometer Down
The Agribusiness Update
Another 1,000 scholarships for Alabama college students will be handed out by Alfa Foundation, and the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer is down for the second straight month.
Alabama Ag History and More USDA Aid for Agriculture
The Agribusiness Update
The Alabama Dept of Ag is accepting applications for Century & Heritage Farm and Bicentennial Farm program through August, and USDA prepares to distribute for aid for ag segments impacted by pandemic.
Alabama Cotton Acres Down and Southern Border Issues Continue
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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.
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.
Alabama Ag Law Pathway and JBS Ransomeware Attack
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Faulkner University and Alabama Farmers Federation launch Ag Law Pathway program, and JBS processing knocked out temporarily in ransomeware attack by Russian hackers.
Alabama Farmers Fed Celebrates Legis Victories and Ethanol Exemptions Canceled
The Agribusiness Update
Alabama Farmers Federation celebrates just completed legislative victories, and federal appeals court cancels three ethanol exemptions.
Alabama Row Crops Steady and Drought in Western States
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Alabama row crop acreage expected to remain steady, and drought in Western State expected to complicate growing season.
U.S. Field Crop Values Soar and USTR Tai on Trade with China
The Agribusiness Update
The value estimates on U.S. field and miscellaneous crops soar since 2019, and new USTR Katherine Tai talks tough trade with China.
SE Farmworkers & Pay Numbers and Seed Growers See Higher Demand
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Numbers are out for Southeast Farmworkers and pay, and Seed growers are seeing greater demand during pandemic.
Alabama CAFO Permits Streamlined and SNAP Increase Continuation
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The permit process for Alabama CAFOs has been streamlined, and House Ag Committee proposes continuation of 15% increase in SNAP benefits.
Alfafarmers Welcome Tuberville and U.S. Pork Exports Soar
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Alabama Farmers Federation welcomes Senator Tommy Tuberville's appointment to the Senate Ag Committee, and U.S. Pork exports in 2020 top 2019 record.
Georgia Governor Confirms Farm Vaccines and Stabenow Lists Priorities
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Governor Kay Ivey confirms ag workers will get vaccination priority, and Senate Ag Chair Debbie Stabenow lists priorities for new session.
CFAP Aid Frozen Temporarily and China's Record Corn Purchases
The Agribusiness Update
USDA freezes $2.3-billion in CFAP payments temporarily, and China continues record purchases of U.S. corn.
Alfafarmers take AFBF Award and Georgia Blueberry Commission Seat
The Agribusiness Update
Alabama Farmers Federation scores impressive awards at AFBF virtual convention, and there's an open seat on the Georgia Blueberry Commission ... if you're interested.
COVID Relief for Ag Losses and AFBF Convention Virtual and Free
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COVID-19 relief coming for those who suffered agriculture losses due to pandemic, and American Farm Bureau Convention will be Virtual and Free.
USDA Citrus Update and Hurricane Zeta Relief
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The USDA has released update projections for Florida citrus production, and Alabama Farmers Ag Foundation accepting applications from farmers who suffered losses from Hurricane Zeta.
Alabama Row Crops Course Online and USMCA Canadian Dairy
The Agribusiness Update
Alabama row crops course goes online, and USTR to make sure Canada is living up to USMCA tariff rate quotas obligation.
Vilsack Returns to USDA and Florida DofA Relief Deadline Reminder
The Agribusiness Update
President-elect Joe Biden is bringing back former Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack to head USDA, and Florida Dept. of Agriculture reminding producers of upcoming deadlines for USDA assistance programs.