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NPPC Pushes Pork to China and Composting Romaine
The Agribusiness Update
National Pork Production Council says pork could boost ag economy 6% if Chinese tariffs dropped, and U.S. Composting Council urges composting Salinas, California romaine tied to E. coli.
Chilean Riots & Fruit Exports and Japan on GMO Wheat
The Agribusiness Update
Riots in Chile don't seem to have impacted fruit exports yet, and could Japan's about-face on GMO wheat change U.S. policy?
1,000 Washington Wineries Pt 3
Fruit Grower Report
Washington reaches milestone of 1,000 licensed, active wineries producing quality wines at the right price point.
Cali Avacado Estimates Up and China Pork Prices Higher
The Agribusiness Update
Estimates for this year's California avocado crop higher than earlier numbers, and ASF pushes Chinese pork prices up.
1,000 Washington Wineries Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Washington reaches milestone of 1,000 licensed, active wineries producing quality wines at the right price point.
1,000 Washington Wineries Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Washington reaches milestone of 1,000 licensed, active wineries.
Net Farm Income Higher and Sustainable Farmers
The Agribusiness Update
USDA numbers show Net Farm Income higher than expected, and Sustainable is the new buzz-word "we" want farmers to attain.
Industrial Hemp Theft and Trade with Japan
The Agribusiness Update
Theft of industrial hemp becomes a problem growers chuckle over, and the U.S. and Japan are talking trade.
Reps In China for Talks and AFBF Appreciates Trump
The Agribusiness Update
Lighthizer and Mnuchin in China to resume trade talks, and American Farm Bureau Federation president Zippy Duvall appreciates the President's concerns for farmers and ranchers.
China Pork Output Down and USDA Farm to School Grants
The Agribusiness Update
China Pork output down thanks to ASF, and USDA announces $9-million for Farm to School Grants.
Nolan Ryan Beef Certification and Bayer Fights Weeds
The Agribusiness Update
Nolan Ryan Beef adopts new certification program, and Bayer investing $5.6-billion in new methods to combat weeds.
Grads Look at Ag Careers and USDA to Kansas City
The Agribusiness Update
It's graduation season with many considering careers in agriculture, and USDA look to move two offices to Kansas City.
Producer's Earnings Down and Stronger Milk Prices
The Agribusiness Update
Per dollar earnings for producers down to 14.6 cents, and dairy industry sees stronger milk prices.
Flooding Impact Marginal and Women in Ag Survey AFB
The Agribusiness Update
Midwest flooding could have marginal impact on corn and soy plantings, and American Farm Bureau posts Women in Agriculture survey.
USTR on USMCA and Uber-like Service for Tractors
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer's team continues work on USMCA, and John Deere to kick-off Uber-like service for tractors in Nigeria called "Hello Tractor."
WA Wine Convention Pt 3
Fruit Grower Report
Washington Winegrowers Association 2019 Convention and Trade Show starts Monday in Kennewick.
WA Wine Convention Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Washington Winegrowers Association 2019 Convention and Trade Show starts Monday in Kennewick.
WA Wine Convention Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Washington Winegrowers Association 2019 Convention and Trade Show starts Monday in Kennewick.
Record U.S. Pork to Korea and China Economy Growth Down
The Agribusiness Update
2018 a record-breaking year for U.S. pork exports to South Korea, and economic growth in China at 30-year low.
WOTUS Reinstated and Trade Time Out with China
The Agribusiness Update
Obama's WOTUS reinstated by federal judge, and Trump and Xi call 90 day 'time out' in trade tiff.