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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.
Georgia Ag Experience at Schools and China Short of Phase-1
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Foundation for Agriculture prepares Georgia Ag Experience for school visits, and China looks to be falling short of Phase-1 ag purchases.
USDA Small Grain Survey and Georgia Nat'l Fair Canceled
The Agribusiness Update
USDA puts out survey for small grain growers across the nation, and Georgia National Fair canceled due to pandemic.
Port of Savannah Tops and CFAP Deadline Coming
The Agribusiness Update
The Port of Savannah is the top port in the nation for the export of containerized agricultural goods, and the deadline to sign up for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program payments is August 28th.
Agricultural Employers Take Precautions
California Ag Today
COVID-19 cases continue to rise, but employers take precautions to keep the food system resilient.
Agricultural Fair Relief and NPPC Prioritizes COVID Relief
The Agribusiness Update
Fair cancellations creates push for COVID relief, and National Pork Producers Council puts Congressional COVID relief at top of priority list.
Agricultural Fair Relief and NPPC Prioritizes COVID Relief
The Agribusiness Update
Fair cancellations creates push for COVID relief, and National Pork Producers Council puts Congressional COVID relief at top of priority list.
Robotic Meat Cutters and Farm Lending Slows
The Agribusiness Update
Tyson and other meat processors accelerate plans for robotic meat cutters, and farm lending slows amid pandemic and pessimistic economic outlook.
Robotic Meat Cutters and Farm Lending Slows
The Agribusiness Update
Tyson and other meat processors accelerate plans for robotic meat cutters, and farm lending slows amid pandemic and pessimistic economic outlook.
Paycheck Protection Program for Ag and Food Export Restrictions
The Agribusiness Update
A revised Paycheck Protection Program includes a new EZ version that agricultural borrowers can use, and USDA and FDA are questioning food export restrictions pertaining to COVID-19.
CFAP Aid for Potatoes Pt 3
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles breaks down their request to the USDA to make changes to the USDA's Coronavirus Food Assistance Program to better help the struggling industry.
CFAP Aid for Potatoes Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles breaks down their request to the USDA to make changes to the USDA's Coronavirus Food Assistance Program to better help the struggling industry.
CFAP Aid for Potatoes Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles breaks down their request to the USDA to make changes to the USDA's Coronavirus Food Assistance Program to better help the struggling industry.
U.S. Urges China to Accelerate Purchases
Market Line
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is urging China to pick up the pace on phase one trade agreement purchases.
April Pork Exports Solid and USDA FSA Approves Millions
The Agribusiness Update
US Meat Export Federation reports solid exports in April, and USDA's Farm Service Agency approves $545-million in Coronavirus Food Assistance Program payments.
Grocery Food Prices Up and Cattle Feedlots Low on Space
The Agribusiness Update
Retail food prices are creeping up as plant closures pinch supply, and Cattle feedlots are running out of space.
Country of Origin Labeling and Fresh Produce Markets
The Agribusiness Update
R-CALF USA disappointed in Country of Origin Labeling, and Fresh Produce markets remain volatile.
Pear Bill Signed Into Law Pt 3
Fruit Grower Report
State Representative Bruce Chandler is pleased to announce his Pear Bill that passed both the House and Senate unanimously has been signed into law by Governor Inslee.