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Avocados Recover and U.S.-U.K. Trade Talks Begin
The Agribusiness Update
California avocados recover after a rough few weeks, and trade talks begin between the U.S. and U.K.
China's Pork Imports Soar and U.S. Pork Value Down
The Agribusiness Update
China's pork imports soar due to African Swine Fever, and U.S. Pork values slump.
New Green Tomato and USMEF Positive Outlook
The Agribusiness Update
Cornell researchers have developed a new, tasty GREEN tomato, and USMEF calls beef export outlook very positive for 2020.
Ag Inspectors Bill Passed and Cattle First Documentary
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Inspector bill passes House, and "Cattle First" documentary launches at 2020 Cattle Industry Convention in San Antonio.
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.
Queen Approves Brexit and U.N. names 2020 Year of Plant Health
The Agribusiness Update
Queen Elizabeth gives okay to Britain pulling out of European Union, and United Nations names 2020 Year of Plant Health.
More Bees for Almonds and Farmer Optimism Higher
The Agribusiness Update
California almond growers bringing in 600,000 more bee hives for pollination, and farmer optimism continues to grow.
Impossible Pork and Trade Gap Narrows
The Agribusiness Update
NPPC calls Impossible Pork impossible, and the U.S. trade gap narrows to smallest in three years.
U.S. Red Meat to Japan and National Beef 80% Foreign Owned
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. red meat producers look to reclaim its portion of the Japanese protein market, and Brazilian company now owns 80% of fourth largest U.S. beef processor, National Beef.
Ag Census Deadlines and Farming Still a Family Business
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA sends out reminder that 2019 Census of Horticulture Specialties and Organic Survey are both due in early February, and USDA numbers show farming is still overwhelmingly a family business.
Pork Producers Hail Japan Deal and U.S.-China Trade Down
The Agribusiness Update
The National Pork Producers Council is hailing the trade deal with Japan, and U.S.-China trade continues downward trend in October numbers.
NPPC Pushes Pork to China and Composting Romaine
The Agribusiness Update
National Pork Production Council says pork could boost ag economy 6% if Chinese tariffs dropped, and U.S. Composting Council urges composting Salinas, California romaine tied to E. coli.
NPPC Campaign for USMCA and Fresh Apples Higher
The Agribusiness Update
National Pork Producers Council campaign for USMCA, and Fresh Market Apples up 15% over November of last year.
ASF Forum in Mexico and California Fire Damage
The Agribusiness Update
National Pork Producers Council attends African Swine Fever forum in Mexico, and it will take some time to assess wildfire damage in California.
China Buys U.S. Pork and Phytelligence Closed
The Agribusiness Update
Chinese media is reporting the purchase of U.S. pork, and Seattle-based Phytelligence shuts doors after lawsuit with WSU over Cosmic Crisp.
Citrus Greening Quarantine and NPPC Applauds Japan Deal
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA expands citrus greening quarantine areas, and National Pork Producers Council applauds trade deal with Japan.
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.