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Florida Orange Numbers and NCBA Blasts Biden
The Agribusiness Update
Florida all orange forecast numbers are in, and National Cattlemen's Beef Association and Public Lands Council blast Biden for sweeping designations on millions of grazing acres at Utah National Monuments.
Newsom Praised for Union bill Veto and NASS October Meeting Virtual
The Agribusiness Update
California Farm Bureau president Jamie Johansson praises Governor Gavin Newsom for vetoing bill to remove secret ballots for unionizing votes, and NASS to hold October Data User meeting virtually.
Tyson and Perdue Settle Price Fixing Suit and NASS October Meeting Virtual
The Agribusiness Update
Tyson and Perdue have decided to pay settlements in their price fixing lawsuits, and NASS will hold October data user's meeting virtually.
Southern Cotton Numbers Revised and H-2A Doubles Workers
The Agribusiness Update
NASS revises cotton acreage and production estimates, and H-2A guestworker program more than doubles in size since 2010.
Georgia's Top Crop Production Higher and AFBF on EPA's Chlorpyrifos Decision
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia's top crops are all forecast for increased production in 2021, and AFBF president Zippy Duvall is not pleased with EPA's decision to revoke all tolerances for pesticide chlorpyrifos.
California Almond Crop Drops and Bayer's SCOTUS Roundup Appeal
The Agribusiness Update
California's almond crop estimated at 10% lower than last year's record, and Bayer asks U.S. Supreme Court to overturn verdict on Roundup as cancer cause.
Peaches and Nectarines Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Washington grown peaches and nectarines are reaching their peak season and the weather wasn't much of a problem for these heat-loving soft fruits.
Peaches and Nectarines Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Washington grown peaches and nectarines are reaching their peak season and the weather wasn't much of a problem for these heat-loving soft fruits.
MS AgTools to UN Food Systems Summit and MyPlate Adds Alexa Skill
The Agribusiness Update
MicroSoft's AgTools headed to U.N. Food Systems Summit, and USDA's MyPlate adds Alexa skill to help parents feed infants.
GFB's YF&R Leadership Conference and June Cold Storage Report
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Farm Bureau held it's Young Farmers and Ranchers Leadership Conference, and the USDA's NASS cold storage report for June is out.
California Farmer's Market Challenges and June Cold Storage Report
The Agribusiness Update
California Farmer's Markets still facing challenges as shoppers return with easing of pandemic, and the June Cold Storage Report comes out.
Georgia Crop Acreage Higher and E15 Rule Overturned
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia crops acreage for corn, cotton, peanuts and soybeans higher in 2021, and U.S. Court of Appeal overturns 2019 E15 year-round sales rule.
Alabama Cattle Numbers Down 1% and Int'l Food Prices Highest Since 2011
The Agribusiness Update
Alabama cattle numbers are down but only 1%, and International Food Prices highest since 2011.
Florida Tomato Handling and U.S. Potato Victory in Mexico
The Agribusiness Update
USDA withdraws proposed handling requirements for Florida tomatoes, and NPC cheers as Mexico's Supreme Court overturns ruling preventing import of fresh U.S. Potatoes.
California Almond Acreage and Potato Victory in Mexico
The Agribusiness Update
California almond acreage for 2020 is up from 2019, and NPC applauds Mexican Supreme Court that overturns ruling allowing U.S. fresh potato imports.
Florida Citrus Numbers and Beef-Pork Exports Down Slightly
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USDA projects minor decrease in Florida oranges while grapefruit remain steady, and U.S. beef and pork exports off slightly to start the year.
Georgia Corn, Soy & Peanut Production Up and China Falls Short Phase 1
The Agribusiness Update
Production was significantly higher for Georgia Corn, Soybean and Peanut growers, and China falls short of its Phase-1 trade agreement obligations.
AFBF Wants Better NASS Reporting and Non-Family Farms Growing
The Agribusiness Update
American Farm Bureau Federation is calling on the USDA's National Ag Statistic Services to improve transparency and accuracy, and while family farms are still the standard - non-family farms are increasing their numbers.
NASS Ag Resources Survey and American Robotics FAA Approval
The Agribusiness Update
NASS Ag Resources Survey in Southern States, and American Robotics gets first FAA approval to operate automated drones without human operators on-site.
Beef Eating Increases and Canned Fruits & Veggies Sales Higher
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The number of people eating beef regularly increases, and the sale of canned fruits and vegetables goes higher amid pandemic.