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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.
Cattle Market Transparency Act and Cotton Projections Down
The Agribusiness Update
Nebraska Senator introduces Cattle Market Transparency Act of 2020, and Cotton projections for this season are down thanks to storms.
Sprague Named Florida Extension Professional of the Year
Southeast Regional Ag News
The Florida Farm Bureau recently named their 2020 Extension Professional of the Year.
Cornucopia Hydroponic Greenhouses and FFB Donates Peanut Butter
The Agribusiness Update
Cornucopia Farms builds its first Hydroponic greenhouses in Georgia, and Florida Farm Bureau donates 121,000 jars of peanut butter to food banks.
Florida Farm Bureau Praises USTR and Retail Meat Sales May Slow
The Agribusiness Update
The Florida Farm Bureau praises the U.S. Trade Representative for addressing unfair trade practices for seasonable and perishable crops, and Retail meat sales may be slowing down.
FFA Numbers Hit Record High and Dairy Shows Positive Returns
The Agribusiness Update
FFA membership numbers reach record high, and Dairy industry shows positive returns for 10 of last 14 years.
Could Vanilla be South Florida's Next Big Crop?
Southeast Regional Ag News
Madagascar grows 60-80% of the world's supply, but there may be an opportunity for Florida growers.
NASS Numbers for Corn-Peanuts-Soy and Florida Extension COVID Info
The Agribusiness Update
USDA's NASS numbers good for corn, peanuts and soybeans, and Florida Extension prepared with COVID information.
Unfair Trade Practices Threaten Florida Growers
Southeast Regional Ag News
USTR is looking into trade practices of produce coming from Mexico.
USDA Small Grain Survey and Georgia Nat'l Fair Canceled
The Agribusiness Update
USDA puts out survey for small grain growers across the nation, and Georgia National Fair canceled due to pandemic.
Georgia Corn Yields Higher and Imports Hard on U.S. Farmers
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia corn growers are happy with this year's higher yields, and Florida officials, growers testify that imports are making it harder for U.S. farmers.
Florida Grower Named Veteran of the Month
Southeast Regional Ag News
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried has named Staff Sargent Dustin Grooms as the Veteran of the month.
Florida Peaches Capture Seasonal Market Opportunity
Southeast Regional Ag News
Florida peaches capture early season premiums.
California Wildfire N-95 Shortage and US-China 6-Month Phase 1 Review
The Agribusiness Update
As California wildfire ramps up a shortage of N-95 masks is concerning, and the U.S. and China will hold a videoconference this weekend to review the first six months of the Phase 1 trade deal.
Florida Citrus Growers Diversify
Southeast Regional Ag News
Some Florida citrus growers are diversifying into peaches and other stone fruit.
Blackberries in Florida and California Table-Grape Promotion
The Agribusiness Update
New studies show blackberries might be a good crop for Florida growers, and a promotion is underway for California table-grapes.
Florida Citrus Harvest Over and U.S.-Kenya Trade Talks Delayed
The Agribusiness Update
Florida citrus harvest has ended and we have the numbers, and U.S.-Kenya trade talks paused due to possible COVID exposure.
China Continues Phase-One Mandates and Guest Worker Bill
The Agribusiness Update
China continues to implement Phase-One steps, and Florida's Yoho introduces Guest-Worker labor bill.
Milk Overproduction and Tariff Payment Reductions
The Agribusiness Update
Milk overproduction could continue to impact U.S. dairy in 2019, and farmers may notice lower USDA Tariff payments than expected.
Altria Invests in Juul and Financing Young Farmers
The Agribusiness Update
Cigarette giant Altria invests in vape leader Juul, and Farm Bill addresses financing for young farmers.