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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.
Animal Activism Amid Pandemic Pt 3
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
As pandemic restrictions continue, animal activists are taking advantage of the distraction to further their own causes.
Animal Activism Amid Pandemic Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
As pandemic restrictions continue, animal activists are taking advantage of the distraction to further their own causes.
Animal Activism Amid Pandemic Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
As pandemic restrictions continue, animal activists are taking advantage of the distraction to further their own causes.
Ag Research Spending Flattens and Ag Aviation & Drones
The Agribusiness Update
Ag research has flattened over the past decade, and National Ag Aviation Association urges drone flyers to watch out for manned aircraft as fields are treated aerially.
Land-Grant Universities Funding and FWMA Reintroduced
The Agribusiness Update
Study shows, land-grant universities in need of funding for repairs and renovations to facilities, and Farm Workforce Modernization Act is reintroduced to the House of Representatives.
Georgia Top Ten Ag Export States and FWMA Reintroduced
The Agribusiness Update
For the first time, Georgia is ranked among the top 10 Ag Exporting States in 2020, and Farm Workforce Modernization Act is reintroduced in the House of Representatives.
Seed Packets Scam and Meth Found in Produce at Border
The Agribusiness Update
Seed packets received in the U.S. last summer appear to be part of a scam and not to taint agriculture, and Border Agents found $11.5-million worth of meth in a mixed produce shipment from Mexico.
Vilsack Confirmed and Pilgrims Pride Guilty of Price Fixing
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack was confirmed in a Senate vote overwhelmingly, and Pilgrim's Pride pleads guilty in a price fixing scheme.
Pear Bureau to Latin America and California Strawberries Hit by Weather
The Agribusiness Update
Pear Bureau Northwest launches campaign in Latin America, and California strawberries hit hard by rain and wind.
U.S. Ag Imports Grow and Ag Relief for COVID and Trade War
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. has become one of the largest agricultural importers in the world, and Ag Relief high for both COVID and Trade related problems.
Target Chick-fil-A Sue Poultry Producers and Beef Recovery Better
The Agribusiness Update
Target and Chick-fil-A latest to accuse major poultry producers of price-fixing, and NCBA says beef recovering better than competitors.
Ag Exports in 2021 Projected Higher and More U.S. Wheat Acres in 2021
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA reports projected ag exports in 2021 will be higher, and more U.S. Wheat acres will be planted too.
USTR on EU Tariffs and AskUSDA Launched
The Agribusiness Update
USTR Robert Lighthizer is being urged to help remove retaliatory tariffs on U.S. Ag exports to the E.U., and AskUSDA launched to make communicating with USDA more efficient.
Georgia Harvest Numbers High and NOAA Forecasts La Nina Winter
The Agribusiness Update
NASS numbers show better Georgia harvest production, and NOAA forecasts La Nina winter which could mean drought for northern Florida and southern Georgia.
AFBF 2021 Convention Goes Virtual and Expanding 2 California Reservoirs
The Agribusiness Update
American Farm Bureau Federation's 102nd Annual Convention will be held virtually thanks to COVID, and expanding two federal reservoirs in California would help the state's aging water system.
USDA Extends School Lunches and Alabama CARES Act Deadline
The Agribusiness Update
USDA extends free meals for school children throughout the year, and Alabama reminder of CARES Act application deadline.
Canadian Regulations on California Romaine and China Short of Phase-1
The Agribusiness Update
Canada has proposed testing requirements on imports of California romaine over E.coli scare, and China looks to be falling short of Phase-1 ag purchases.