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15% SNAP Boost and Repositioning Animal Protein
The Agribusiness Update
USDA announces 15% increase in SNAP benefits through September, and Animal Ag Alliance Stakeholders Summit to discuss repositioning animal protein to maintain spot ono our tables.
Farm Workforce Modernization Act Vote and Climate-Smart Agriculture
The Agribusiness Update
A House vote is expected this month on the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, and USDA is looking for public input on Climate-Smart Agriculture.
COVID Impact on Lemons and Potato Expo Goes Virtual
The Agribusiness Update
Lemon growers are another crop dealing with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and National Potato Council decides to make Potato Expo 2021 a virtual experience.
Potato Expo Goes Virtual and COVID Impact on Lemons
The Agribusiness Update
Lemon growers are another crop dealing with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and National Potato Council decides to make Potato Expo 2021 a virtual experience.
USDA Extends School Lunches and Ceres Imaging Tree Fruit and Nuts
The Agribusiness Update
USDA extends the free school lunch and breakfast program through the end of the year, and Ceres Imaging brings plant level insights to fruit and nut orchards.
Agritourism Allowed Pt 3
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Agritourism operations are being allowed to resume operation after pandemic restrictions kept many of them in doubt.
Agritourism Allowed Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Agritourism operations are being allowed to resume operation after pandemic restrictions kept many of them in doubt.
Agritourism Allowed Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Agritourism operations are being allowed to resume operation after pandemic restrictions kept many of them in doubt.
Organic Certification Changes
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse is joining the call to rethink changes to the Organic Certification Cost Share Program, including proposed reductions in the reimbursement rate and maximum assistance allowed.
U.S.-China Trade Relations and Organic-Transitional Reporting
The Agribusiness Update
U.S.-China trade relationship during COVID-19, and USDA allowing Organic and Transitional farmers a different acreage reporting.
Chipping Potatoes to China Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A major detail in the Phase-One trade deal with China allows U.S. potato exports to China, with Washington, Oregon and Idaho the big winners.
Chipping Potatoes to Japan and Ag Innovation Agenda-USDA
The Agribusiness Update
Japan will now allow U.S. chipping potatoes Year-Round, and USDA announces Ag Innovation Agenda.
Chipping Potatoes to China Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A major detail in the Phase-One trade deal with China allows U.S. potato exports to China, with Washington, Oregon and Idaho the big winners.
Potato Study Shows Health Benefits and China Allows Tariff Exemptions
The Agribusiness Update
Penn State potato research shows potatoes contain fiber, resistant starch and key micronutrients that support healthy diet, and China to allow some tariff exemptions.
Cage-free Hens in Michigan and USMCA Frustrations in Ag
The Agribusiness Update
Michigan follows suit in Cal, Wa, Or and Mass as states banning caged egg-laying hens, and as delays continue with USMCA frustration grow in the Ag industry.
U.S. Pumpkin Production and Potato Exports Bright
The Agribusiness Update
10 states produce most of the U.S. pumpkins, and expectations for potato exports looks pretty good.
Farm Labor Wages Increase and Pig Vaccines in Japan
The Agribusiness Update
USDA data shows farm labor wages increase faster than non-farm labor compensation, and Japan starts vaccinating pigs for "classical" swine fever.
Duvall Hails Year-round E15 and U.S. Ag Exports Fall
The Agribusiness Update
American Farm Bureau Federation president Zippy Duvall hails year-round E15 decision, and U.S. agriculture exports fall to lowest since 2016.
Bayer Cuts and U.S. Beef to Morocco
The Agribusiness Update
Bayer slashing jobs as part of Monsanto acquisition, and U.S. beef and beef products now allowed in Morocco.