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Beef Processing Investigation and Chinese Scientist Admits Smuggling
The Agribusiness Update
The Meat Institute reacts after President Trump called on the Department of Justice to investigate the beef processing sector, and a Chinese scientist charged with smuggling biological materials has pleaded guilty.
WSTFA Hort Show Reminder
Fruit Grower Report
If you have yet to make your plans to attend the Washington State Tree Fruit Association Annual Meeting and Hort Show in Wenatchee, December 8-9-10 … wait no longer.
Beef Demand Holds Strong—Will Consumer Confidence Keep Up?
Southeast Regional Ag News
A new American Farm Bureau Market Intel report explores how consumer sentiment and ongoing inflation could impact beef purchasing habits as grilling season heats up.
Ag Land Foreign Owned
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Among the bills Republicans are racing to pass is the Protecting American Agriculture from Foreign Adversaries Act, introduced by Washington Republican Dan Newhouse, that focuses countries like China from owning U.S. farmland, especially near sensitive military sites.
Cherry Estimates from USDA
Fruit Grower Report
U.S. sweet cherry production for this year is forecast at 355,000 tons, up slightly from last year according to the USDA's Lance Honig.
China Bans Meat Exports from California Facility
California Ag Today
China has banned meat exports from a California cold storage facility near the Port of Oakland after traces of the feed additive ractopamine were found in beef shipments
Potato Export Challenges Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The U.S. potato industry is doing a great job of generating sizeable export markets, creating around $4.78 billion in economic activity.
Potato Export Challenges Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The U.S. potato industry is doing a great job of generating sizeable export markets, creating around $4.78 billion in economic activity.
Potato Export Potential Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Potatoes USA, the marketing arm for U.S.-grown potatoes, is putting together an artificial intelligence tool to combat misinformation on social media.
Apple Markets for 2024 Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Could it be too much of a good thing? That’s what some analysts are asking about this year’s 2023/24 apple crop.
Apple Markets for 2024 Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Could it be too much of a good thing? That’s what some analysts are asking about this year’s 2023/24 apple crop.
Rising Temps & California Flooding and Farm Bankruptcy Rate Low
The Agribusiness Update
Warmer temperatures accelerate melting of record-breaking snowpack and worries of continued flooding in California, and USDA data confirms a decline in the farm Chapter 12 bankruptcy rate.
Rising Temps & California Flooding and Farm Bankruptcy Rate Low
The Agribusiness Update
Warmer temperatures accelerate melting of record-breaking snowpack and worries of continued flooding in California, and USDA data confirms a decline in the farm Chapter 12 bankruptcy rate.
and Farm Bankruptcy Rate Low
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Peanut Commission Board approves $706,139 in research project funding for the 2023-24 research budget year, and USDA data confirms a decline in the farm Chapter 12 bankruptcy rate.
Potato Contribution Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The National Potato Council released data from a new Michigan State University study that shows the potato industry contributed a staggering $100.9-billion dollars to the U.S. economy in 2021.
Potato Contribution Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The National Potato Council released data from a new Michigan State University study that shows the potato industry contributed a staggering $100.9-billion dollars to the U.S. economy in 2021.
Farm Bill Listening Session and House Introduction of SHIP IT Act
The Agribusiness Update
The first 2023 Farm Bill listening session has been announced, and the SHIP IT Act has been introduced in the House.
Georgia Governor Confirms Farm Vaccines and Stabenow Lists Priorities
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Governor Kay Ivey confirms ag workers will get vaccination priority, and Senate Ag Chair Debbie Stabenow lists priorities for new session.
Cage-free Hens in Michigan and USMCA Frustrations in Ag
The Agribusiness Update
Michigan follows suit in Cal, Wa, Or and Mass as states banning caged egg-laying hens, and as delays continue with USMCA frustration grow in the Ag industry.
Farm Bill Defeated and Missouri Meat Labeling
The Agribusiness Update
Farm Bill voted down in House, and Missouri first state to pass meat labeling law to differentiate between animal and other sources.