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Potato Retail Sales Down and Senate Confirms Hip USDA General Counsel
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. retail potato sales declined from April through June, and Senate Confirms Janie Hipp as USDA general counsel.
Tractor Sales Higher and Trucking Prices Soar
The Agribusiness Update
Tractor sales move 23% higher last month year-over-year, and Trucking produce is getting more and more expensive in recent weeks.
Retail Produce Sales Mixed and Roundup Award Upheld
The Agribusiness Update
Retail produce sales are up from March but down from last year, and federal judge upholds $25-million award for California man who claims Roundup caused his cancer.
DOT Urged to Action on Exports and Farmer Optimism Higher
The Agribusiness Update
The Transportation Secretary Buttigieg urged to act NOW on container shipping crisis, and Ag Economy Barometer for March shows farmer optimism rising.
Newest Florida Blueberry and Colorado Animal-Cruelty Initiative
The Agribusiness Update
April blueberries are out in Florida where the newest "Sentinel" blueberry debuts, and ranchers keep wary eye on Colorado animal-cruelty initiative.
USDA on Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Gray Wolf Delisting
The Agribusiness Update
USDA's FSA has $2-million for socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers, and Trump's delisting of gray wolves under Biden Administration.
Auction of Washington Wines 2021 Pt 3
Fruit Grower Report
The Auction of Washington Wines is bringing back some old favorites both virtually and in-person.
Auction of Washington Wines 2021 Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
The Auction of Washington Wines is bringing back some old favorites both virtually and in-person.
Auction of Washington Wines 2021 Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
The Auction of Washington Wines is bringing back some old favorites both virtually and in-person.
NASCAR GA Peanut Partnership and Plant Demand Grows
The Agribusiness Update
NASCAR and the Georgia Peanut Commission partner for Be Your Own Hero Foundation, and nurseries are reporting a higher demand for food plants during pandemic.
Farm Workforce Modernization Act Reintroduced Pt 3
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Farm Workforce Modernization Act has been reintroduced to the House of Representatives by co-sponsors Zoe Lofgren of California and Washington state's Dan Newhouse.
Farm Workforce Modernization Act Reintroduced Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Farm Workforce Modernization Act has been reintroduced to the House of Representatives by co-sponsors Zoe Lofgren of California and Washington state's Dan Newhouse.
Farm Workforce Modernization Act Reintroduced Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Farm Workforce Modernization Act has been reintroduced to the House of Representatives by co-sponsors Zoe Lofgren of California and Washington state's Dan Newhouse.
Beef Prices Higher and Farmers to Families Extended
The Agribusiness Update
Retail beef prices jump from April to May, and USDA extends Farmers to Families Food Box Program.
Edible Plants Top Nursery Sales and Fruit & Vegatable Imports Fall
The Agribusiness Update
Edible plants remain top sellers at California plant nurseries, and Fruit and Vegetable imports fall due to coronavirus.
Bagged Avocados and AFBF Dicamba Request
The Agribusiness Update
Bagged Avocados become big purchase during pandemic, and American Farm Bureau Federation requests permission for farmers to use already purchased dicamba this season.
April Pork Exports Solid and USDA FSA Approves Millions
The Agribusiness Update
US Meat Export Federation reports solid exports in April, and USDA's Farm Service Agency approves $545-million in Coronavirus Food Assistance Program payments.
Milk Production Up in April and Payroll Protection for Restaurants
The Agribusiness Update
USDA reports milk production is up slightly in April, and Restaurant groups call for Payroll Protection for owners.
Postponed Walla Walla Valley Wine Month Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Joining the list of events postponed due to coronavirus, the First Annual Walla Walla Valley Wine Month festivities will have to wait.
Postponed Walla Walla Valley Wine Month Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Joining the list of events postponed due to coronavirus, the First Annual Walla Walla Valley Wine Month festivities will have to wait.