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Washington Apple Week and NCBA Expanding Processing Capacity
The Agribusiness Update
This is the 2nd Annual Washington Apple Week and NCBA behind a push to expand beef processing capacity in 2021 up to 5-6 thousand head daily.
California Thanksgiving - Part 3
California Ag Today
California Ag Today’s Patrick Cavanaugh shares a few of the many reasons we should be thankful for California agriculture.
California Thanksgiving - Part 2
California Ag Today
California Ag Today’s Patrick Cavanaugh shares a few of the many reasons we should be thankful for California agriculture.
China Close to Phase-1 Obligations and Fresh Apple Holdings Down
The Agribusiness Update
China may not meet its $36.6-billion dollar Phase-1 Ag Obligation but it will be close, and Fresh Apple holdings down 12% from the same time period a year ago.
Costa for House Ag Chair and Cost difference at Small and Large Dairies
The Agribusiness Update
A big push is going on by California farm and water district groups to get Fresno Democrat Jim Costa appointed House Ag Chair, and two-fold difference found in economic costs between smallest and largest dairies.
World Pear Day December 5th and California Winegrape Crush Lower
The Agribusiness Update
Pear Bureau Northwest is prepping for World Pear Day on December 5th and National Pear Month in December, and California Winegrape crush is lower thanks to lighter crop and smoke damage.
California Farm Update
California Ag Today
Stories concerning California agriculture from throughout the state, courtesy of the California Farm Bureau.
Costa for House Ag Chair and CFAP-2 Deadline December 11th
The Agribusiness Update
California Farm Bureau is supporting Fresno Democrat Jim Costa for House Ag Committee Chair, and CFAP-2 Deadline of December 11th fast approaching.
AFBF's Duvall Calls for Patience and COVID Resurge Impact on Beef
The Agribusiness Update
American Farm Bureau Federation president Zippy Duvall calls for patience in post-election world, and COVID resurgence likely to impact beef prices again.
U.S.-U.K. Trade Negotiations and Senate Focus on COVID Relief
The Agribusiness Update
The U.S. and U.K. close round five of trade negotiations with hope for a deal, and Senate majority leaders have hope for a COVID relief package before year end.
California Rice to China and USTR Suspends Thailand Trade
The Agribusiness Update
California rice first to China, and USTR suspends Thailand over trade practices.
USDA $3.1-billion Rural Electrical and U.S.-U.K. 5th Round Trade Talks
The Agribusiness Update
USDA investing $3.1-billion to build or improve rural electric infrastructure, and U.S. & U.K. begin round 5 of trade talks.
China Progress on Phase-1 and Organic Sales Higher
The Agribusiness Update
USTR-USDA release progress on China meeting its Phase-1 ag obligations, and NASS numbers show organic sales higher.
EU Stiffens Food Import Standards and California Wine Grapes Update
The Agribusiness Update
The EU is pushing their standards for imported foods which could mean more challenges for U.S. growers, and about a quarter of California wine grapes could be lost as a result of COVID and wildfire smoke.
New Red Kiwifruit in California and Derecho Damage Drone Assessment
The Agribusiness Update
California growers out with new red or gold fleshed Kiwifruit, and RCIS and Zurich assemble team to address derecho damage claims with drones.
Resurging COVID to Impact Dairy and Amazon Joins Food Champions
The Agribusiness Update
Resurging COVID numbers could impact dairy and others in coming months, and Amazon joins others as Food Loss and Waste 2030 Champions.
AFBF 2021 Convention Goes Virtual and Expanding 2 California Reservoirs
The Agribusiness Update
American Farm Bureau Federation's 102nd Annual Convention will be held virtually thanks to COVID, and expanding two federal reservoirs in California would help the state's aging water system.
Vertical Farming Gets Big Investment and Pilgrim's Pride Settlement
The Agribusiness Update
Vertical farming at a big boost at Plenty Unlimited with investment from Driscoll's, and Pilgrim's Pride agrees to settlement over collusion on chicken prices.
USDA Extends School Lunches and Ceres Imaging Tree Fruit and Nuts
The Agribusiness Update
USDA extends the free school lunch and breakfast program through the end of the year, and Ceres Imaging brings plant level insights to fruit and nut orchards.