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Cotton's Global Weather Implications
Southeast Regional Ag News
South America, Australia, India, and China still hold cotton production wild cards related to weather.
Whole Milk For Healthy Kids Act and U.S. Cheese Exports Strong
The Agribusiness Update
The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2023 passes out of committee that highlights milk's health benefits and nutrients to young Americans, and the U.S. exported more than 450,000 metric tons of cheese in 2022, valued at approximately $2.3 billion.
Univ. Florida-Australia Collaboration and Potato Sales Catch Up
The Agribusiness Update
University of Florida and Australian group collaborating on research in vanilla, mangoes and passionfruit, and potato sales catching up with pre-pandemic levels.
New Zealand Sea Exports of Livestock and NPPC Calls for Halt to Prop 12
The Agribusiness Update
New Zealand is calling a halt to the export of livestock by sea, and the National Pork Producers Council calls on court to stop California's Prop 12.
Cotton Prices Bullish and New Zealand Stops Sea Exports of Livestock
The Agribusiness Update
Cotton prices on USDA's latest WASDE report look bullish, and New Zealand stopping sea exports of livestock.
Support for Blueberry Import Case and Aussie Plant Fights Citrus Greening
The Agribusiness Update
Blueberry growers are getting support from lawmakers in fight against berry imports, and Australian plant found to fight HLB, citrus greening.
U.S. Meat Imports Down and China Buys U.S. Soybeans
The Agribusiness Update
Drought in Australia and New Zealand pushes U.S. meat imports down, and China import of U.S. Soybeans highest in 20 months as Phase One signing nears.
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.
U.S. Pork to Australia and China Buys U.S. Soybeans
The Agribusiness Update
Australia is one of the fastest growing markets for U.S. pork, and China makes big purchase of U.S. soybeans.
RFS Lowers Gas Prices and Maggot Protein
The Agribusiness Update
The Renewable Fuel Standard has lowered gas prices, and Australian researcher looking at insects like maggots as a source of protein.
Live Cattle Futures Fade and China Deal Close
The Agribusiness Update
Live cattle futures fall from March highs, and a trade deal with China could be close.
South African Wool Problems and Dec. USDA Milk Reports
The Agribusiness Update
Australian wool producers could benefit from South African foot and mouth outbreak, and USDA releases Delayed December milk reports.
African Swine Fever in China and Australian Cattle Drownings
The Agribusiness Update
How bad is the African Swine Fever in China and thousands of cattle drowning in Australian flooding.
U.S. Trade Disadvantage and New Wheat Markets Challenging
The Agribusiness Update
New trade agreements between former TPP partners puts U.S. at a disadvantage, and U.S. wheat demand remains strong but finding new markets is a challenge.
Wheat Growers on Trade Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
WAWG Director Michelle Hennings talks about trade war and tariffs.
Trade Allies Get Tariff Relief and Ag Chair on Farm Bill
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. to shield trade allies from steel and aluminum tariffs, and House Ag Chair Conaway to move Farm Bill with or without Democrats.
China Bans Brazilian Beef and Trump Proclaims Nat'l Ag Day
The Agribusiness Update
Scandal Prompts Ban of Brazilian Beef in China, and President Proclaims March 21 as National Ag Day
Australia's Retaining Herd Numbers Should Benefit U.S. Beef Producers
Land & Livestock Report
At the Idaho Cattle Association/Washington Cattlemen's Association joint Mid-year meeting this week, U.S. Meat Export Federation Senior Vice President of Global Marketing Dan Halstrom shared that Australia's diminished beef herd could be a positive for U.S. beef exports.
Australian Cherry Industry
Farm of the Future
Australian Cherry grower and President of the New South Wales Cherry Growers Association Tom Eastlake shares more about the cherry industry Downunder.
The Need for Strong Rural WiFi is Worldwide
Land & Livestock Report
For anyone who lives, works or surfs the web in a rural area —- there can be headaches and frustration if you are unable to connect to a high speed wifi. In speaking to one of the Nuffield Farm Scholars from Australia, the importance of strong wifi availability is critical regardless of what continent you farm on.