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U.S. Fresh Potato Exports to Japan Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
During a visit to our nation’s capital last week, by Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, a bipartisan group of Senators wanted to see the Biden Administration apply pressure in order to get fresh U.S. potatoes into Japan.
U.S. Fresh Potato Exports to Japan Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
During a visit to our nation’s capital last week, by Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, a bipartisan group of Senators wanted to see the Biden Administration apply pressure in order to get fresh U.S. potatoes into Japan.
Trade with India
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
USDA is vying for greater access to the Indian market for U.S. farm goods, short of a free trade deal.
U.S.-U.K. Trade Challenges
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
President Biden and the UK announced a research and investment deal that comes up well-short of a long-awaited announcement on full-scale free trade negotiations.
U.S. - U.K. Free Trade Agreement
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Iowa Ag Senator Chuck Grassley says the reason a free trade agreement with the U.K. isn't getting done is not the fault of new Prime Minister Liz Truss, but instead lies in the White House.
Ag Groups Recognize Japan's Abe and World Food Prices Fall for 3rd Month
The Agribusiness Update
American ag groups recognize Japan's former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe following assassination, and world food prices fall for third straight month.
Famer Sentiment Higher and Biden to Administer Coronavirus Funds
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Economy Barometer shows farmer sentiment higher in December, and Biden to administer most if not all coronavirus relief funds.
Georgia Crop Insurance Applications and Farmer Sentiment Higher
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia fresh market tomato and pecan growers have until January 31st to apply for crop insurance, and farmer sentiment improved 7 points in December on the Ag Economy Barometer.
Cattlemen's Beef Board Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Cattlemen's Beef Board defends itself against criticism about the operation and its fairness to beef producers.
Cattlemen's Beef Board Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Cattlemen's Beef Board defends itself against criticism about the operation and its fairness to beef producers.
India Opens Poultry-Dairy and Ag Export Coronavirus Challenge
The Agribusiness Update
India offers partial opening for U.S. poultry and dairy markets, and U.S. Ag exports face coronavirus challenges.
Waste Disposal California and U.K. Trade Deal Post Brexit
The Agribusiness Update
Waste disposal for California fruit and vegetable growers is getting more expensive as livestock producers leave state, and a U.S.-U.K. trade deal could come quickly post Brit Brexit.
E. coli Traced to One Grower and UK Conservatives Win
The Agribusiness Update
E. coli tied to romaine lettuce traced to one farm, and U.K. Conservatives look to pull from E.U.
Wildfires Hit Avocados-Lemons and Ag Econ Barometer Higher
The Agribusiness Update
California wildfires hit avocado and lemon orchards and Ag Economy Barometer moves higher.
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.
AFS in China Slows and NFU Unhappy with RFS Obligations
The Agribusiness Update
Chinese officials report the spread of African Swine Fever is slowing, and National Farmers Union disappointed with EPA's latest renewable volume obligations under 2020 RFS.
Ag Producer Sentiment Down and Dairy Farmers of Canada Upset
The Agribusiness Update
The latest Purdue University/CME Ag Economy Barometer shows agricultural producer sentiment drops to two year low, and Dairy Farmers of Canada snub Prime Minister Trudeau invite to talk.
Product Of USA label and Chinese Trade Visitors
The Agribusiness Update
Farm groups petition for "Product of USA" labels on U.S. products ONLY, and China's Commerce Ministry to send trade delegation to U.S. in late August.
U.S. Milk Production Up and Dicamba Damage to Soybeans
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. Milk production up in spite of low prices, and estimates out for dicamba damage to soybeans.
Romaine Frustration and Trudeau Debt Defense
The Agribusiness Update
Lettuce growers still feeling pinch of Romaine e-Coli scare, and Trudeau defending debt.