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Nurseries Plant Demand Up and California Avocado Demand Strong
The Agribusiness Update
With more people at home during the pandemic, nurseries are find high demand for food plants, and California avocado demand remains strong.
Vilsack Sworn In
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Former Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack was sworn in Wednesday as the new Ag Secretary.
NPPC Applauds Regan for EPA Admin and Tyson Fires 7 for COVID Betting
The Agribusiness Update
The National Pork Producers Council applauds the nomination of Michael Regan for EPA Administrator, and Tyson Foods fires seven manager linked to COVID wagering.
California Strawberry Stands and Tyson Closes Pork Plants
The Agribusiness Update
California strawberry stands set to open, and Tyson shuts down pork plant in Iowa.
Canned Food Demand Soars and No COVID in Livestock
The Agribusiness Update
The demand for canned food has soared in pandemic, and no evidence found that livestock or livestock food products can carry COVID-19.
NPPC Labeling Ads and U.S. Pork to Central America
The Agribusiness Update
A series of ads will run at the Des Moines, Iowa airport through mid February highlighting difference between pork and plant-based pork substitutes, and U.S. pork to Central American reaches another record in 2019.
Iowa-Illinois Ag Reimbursements and Potatoes for Kids Health
The Agribusiness Update
Iowa and Illinois take 20% of all trade war tariff reimbursement payments, and Ryerson study finds children who eat potatoes for breakfast have better memories, improved blood sugar levels and better appetite suppression.
Impeachment or USMCA and Food Waste
The Agribusiness Update
Will impeachment proceedings delay or derail passage of the USMCA, and reducing food waste gets more attention.
USDA-FDA Fake Meat Oversight and Pork and Beef to Philippines
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA and FDA will team up to regulate the fake meat industry, and record exports of U.S. red meats headed to the Philippines.
Animal Activists as Ag Employees and Canada Clears Glyphosate
The Agribusiness Update
Animal activists a threat as livestock employee, and Health Canada scientists re-evaluate and clear glyphosate objections.
Winning Trade War and Trump Talks With China
The Agribusiness Update
It looks like the U.S. is winning the trade war, and Trump hoping to reach agreement with China on trade.
Robot Cattle Mover and PETA White Supremacists
The Agribusiness Update
Cargill developing robotic cattle mover to reduce cattle stress and worker safety in processing plants, and PETA is at it again saying cows milk is symbol for white supremacists.
Chinese Ag Espionage and U.S. Dairy Like USMCA
The Agribusiness Update
Chinese espionage has links to U.S. agriculture, and U.S. Dairy industry likes USMCA.
U.S. Beef Value Record and Ethanol Restrictions Lifted
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. Beef exports shatter previous value record in August, and President lifts summertime fueling restrictions on certain ethanol blends.
Farm Bill Delay and Dairy Revenue Protection
The Agribusiness Update
A new Farm Bill is unlikely until after November elections, and Dairy Revenue Protection available soon.
Perdue Makes Appointments and Wheat Bucks Grain Decline
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue appoints pair to leadership in USDA's Food Safety Inspection Service, and wheat goes counter to prediction of grain decline with 5% jump.
72-Million Acres On USDA's Green Payment Program and Organic Fraud
The Agribusiness Update
72-Million farm acres enrolled in USDA's Green Payment Program, and USDA cracks down on organic fraud.
Amazon-style Website For Farmers and USDA Roll in Farm Bill
The Agribusiness Update
An Amazon-style website just for farmers, and USDA takes on supportive, consultant role for 2018 Farm Bill talks.
Export Shipping Rates Soar and Livestock for Ag Beginners
The Agribusiness Update
Export shipping rates soar as demand and prices for grain drop, and Iowa Farm Bureau recommends livestock for beginner farmers.