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California Almond Estimates and Trump Defends Chinese Ag Land Purchases
The Agribusiness Update
For decades, experts have done their best to estimate the size of California’s almond crop prior to harvest, and President Trump defends Chinese purchases of U.S. farmland during his visit to Beijing.
Mississippi River Shipping Water and Trump Defends Chinese Ag Land Purchases
The Agribusiness Update
Low water levels on the Mississippi River are increasing transportation costs for American farmers as drought conditions continue to disrupt barge traffic, and President Trump defends Chinese purchases of U.S. farmland during his visit to Beijing.
Universal Meals Program and Expanding Chinese Ag Purchases
The Agribusiness Update
Mandates such as California’s Universal Meals Program already provide funding to improve access to nutritious meals served to public-school students, and U.S. officials are seeking expanded Chinese purchases of American farm goods ahead of an expected presidential trip next month.
Georgia Grown Resource Center and Expanding Chinese Ag Purchases
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Ag Commissioner Tyler Harper announced the launch of the Georgia Grown Resource Center in Albany, and U.S. officials are seeking expanded Chinese purchases of American farm goods ahead of an expected presidential trip next month.
From Farms to Food Banks: USDA Announces $263 Million Plan
California Ag Today
The Department of Agriculture will purchase dairy, legumes, nuts, and more to help producers and communities in need.
USDA Shares Plans for Dairy Support and Food Assistance
California Ag Today
Officials say the changes could affect producers while helping supply food banks nationwide.
USDA Expands Dairy Coverage and Food Aid
Southeast Regional Ag News
The department says the moves are meant to support producers while improving access to nutritious food.
China's Soybean Purchases and Gray Wolf Delisting
The Agribusiness Update
China has secured at least seven million tons of U.S. soybeans after multiple purchases in recent weeks, and the Pet and Livestock Protection Act passed the House with a bipartisan vote, which would reissue the 2020 rule delisting gray wolves.
Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act and Ethanol Exports Climb in August
The Agribusiness Update
The Senate unanimously passed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, and Federal trade data shows, U.S. ethanol exports climbed sharply in August, driven by record sales to Canada and the European Union.
USDA Plans Thirty Million Dollar Fruit Purchase
California Ag Today
USDA moves to buy surplus fresh fruit for nutrition programs, a decision California growers will be watching closely.
USDA Plans Thirty Million Dollar Fruit Purchase
California Ag Today
USDA moves to buy surplus fresh fruit for nutrition programs, a decision California growers will be watching closely.
Taiwan wheat deal
Idaho Ag Today
Taiwan’s recent pledge to buy $1.2 billion worth of U.S. wheat over the next three years, much of it from Idaho, was more than just a ceremonial commitment.
American Grown Act Pushes to Put U.S. Flowers First
California Ag Today
A bipartisan bill backed by Senator Adam Schiff and Representative Salud Carbajal would require federal agencies to buy only American-grown flowers and greenery.
AI is Coming for Ag Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Whether it’s cell phones, laptops, EVs or hybrid vehicles, or online purchases, we’ve seen lightning-fast technological changes in our lives in recent years. Global futurist and best-selling author, Jack Uldrich says those same technologies are part of agriculture as well.
AI is Coming for Ag Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Whether it’s cell phones, laptops, EVs or hybrid vehicles, or online purchases, we’ve seen lightning-fast technological changes in our lives in recent years. Global futurist and best-selling author, Jack Uldrich says those same technologies are part of agriculture as well.
Harper Joins National Effort to Secure U.S. Agriculture
Southeast Regional Ag News
Georgia ag commissioner joins national leaders to strengthen protections for U.S. farmland and food systems.
Japanese visit
Idaho Ag Today
A trade team from Japan spent some time in Idaho learning about the state’s beef industry.
Potato Markets Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The U.S. potato industry has seen quite the turnaround in volume the past year with a pretty healthy rebound.
Potato Markets Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The U.S. potato industry has seen quite the turnaround in volume the past year with a pretty healthy rebound.
Vilsack on China's Farmland Buys
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says no matter how much Congress tries, USDA’s tracking of China’s farmland buys in the U.S. will always be troublesome.