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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
The Agribusiness Update
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
The Agribusiness Update
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
The Agribusiness Update
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
The Agribusiness Update
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
The Agribusiness Update
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.
Alabama Farmers Fed Reelects President and Florida CARES Act Reminder
The Agribusiness Update
Alabama Farmers Federation reelects Parnell as president, and Ag Commissioner Nikki Fried reminds Governor to use CARES Act funding for school lunches.
Thanksgiving Meal Prices Down and Alabama in Round 2 of Revive Plus
The Agribusiness Update
AFBF's cost survey shows Thanksgiving meal prices down in 2020, and Alabama moves to Round 2 of the "Revive Plus" grant program for COVID-impacted businesses.
Georgia Rep Seeks House Ag Chair and Small & Large Dairy Costs
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Representative David Scott is seeking House Ag Committee Chairman post, and USDA data shows two-fold difference in economic cost of producing milk between largest and smallest dairies.
$37-million for Alabama Rural Broadband and Organic Sales Higher
The Agribusiness Update
USDA investing $37-million for broadband connectivity in rural Alabama, and USDA's NASS numbers show organic sales higher.
Alabama Farmers on CFAP-2 and EU Pushing Farm to Fork
The Agribusiness Update
A reminder to Alabama farmers that December 11th is the deadline to file for CFAP-2 assistance, and the European Union is moving forward on Farm to Fork program.
Hurricane Relief Deadline and Pilgrims Pride Settlement
The Agribusiness Update
Alabama Farmers Agriculture Foundation is accepting applications for Hurricane Sally relief through November 30th, and Pilgrims Pride agrees to settlement over chicken price collusion.
USDA Extends School Lunches and Alabama CARES Act Deadline
The Agribusiness Update
USDA extends free meals for school children throughout the year, and Alabama reminder of CARES Act application deadline.
Fresh Produce Exports Mixed and USDA & Alabama Sally Recovery
The Agribusiness Update
USDA numbers show mixed results for produce exports, and reminder to Alabama residents that USDA has assistance for Hurricane Sally recovery.