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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.
Soft Skills Important for Ag and USDA's $500-million American Rescue Plan
The Agribusiness Update
Survey shows soft skills as important as agricultural knowledge for employers, and USDA investing $500-Million to American Rescue Plan funds.
Senators Ask for Help with EU Trade and Soft Skills for Ag Employees
The Agribusiness Update
Senators Warnock and Tuberville as Ag Secretary and USTR for help with EU Trade Barriers, and Survey shows soft skills as important for ag employers as ag knowledge.
Ag Workforce Challenges
California Ag Today
Labor-related challenges continue to plague many farming operations
China Ban on U.S. Farmland Purchases Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse puts forth amendment to the House Ag Appropriations bill that prohibits China from buying U.S. farmland and ineligible for farm program payouts.
China Ban on U.S. Farmland Purchases Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse puts forth amendment to the House Ag Appropriations bill that prohibits China from buying U.S. farmland and ineligible for farm program payouts.
Revising WOTUS and Ag Lending Strong
The Agribusiness Update
The EPA and Army intend to revise the definition of WOTUS, and agricultural lending remains strong in spite of pandemic.
Food Service Demand Up and Ag Lending Strong
The Agribusiness Update
Food service demand is revving up for summer, and Ag lending continues strong after pandemic
National Pollinator Week and US-EU Drop Trade Tariffs
The Agribusiness Update
This is National Pollinator Week, and U.S. and European Union come to an agreement that will drop trade tariffs on some ag products.
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.
Alabama Ag Law Pathway and JBS Ransomeware Attack
The Agribusiness Update
Faulkner University and Alabama Farmers Federation launch Ag Law Pathway program, and JBS processing knocked out temporarily in ransomeware attack by Russian hackers.
Strawberry Plant Demand High and US Farm Exports Reach Record High
The Agribusiness Update
Strawberry demand during pandemic pushes demand for strawberry plants higher, and U.S. Farm Exports reach new high.
Beaver Classics Online Launch Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Oregon State University's Beaver Classics are expanding to include more than cheese with an online store.
Beaver Classics Online Launch Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Oregon State University's Beaver Classics are expanding to include more than cheese with an online store.
USTR Urged to Push TPP Return and Pork Export to Central America
The Agribusiness Update
Ag groups are urging U.S. Trade Representatives Katherine Tai to consider a return to the Trans Pacific Partnership, and Pork Exports to Central America reach record levels.
Meatpacking COVID Numbers and Food Service Changes
The Agribusiness Update
The numbers show meatpacking industry hit hard by COVID infection rates, and changes likely as food service industry rebounds from pandemic challenges.
Restaurants Rebounding and Specialty Crop Block Program
The Agribusiness Update
Restaurants appear to be rebounding after a tough year with COVID restrictions, and USDA announces $169.9 million for the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program.
Philippines Lowers Pork Tariffs and Ag Fairs Rescue Act
The Agribusiness Update
Philippines lowers tariffs on pork temporarily, and the Agricultural Fairs Rescue Act aims to preserving fairs across the country.
UF Flavor Breeding and Ag Fairs Rescue Act
The Agribusiness Update
University of Florida uses AI to breed flavor into fruit, and Agricultural Fairs Rescue Act reintroduced.
Record Agricultural Exports and New Purple Tomatoes
The Agribusiness Update
Record agricultural exports contribute to favorable economic conditions, and Oregon State University develops new anti-oxidant rich purple tomato called Midnight Roma.