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Hello, Cotton. Goodbye, Microplastics.
California Ag Today
A national campaign is encouraging consumers to choose natural cotton over synthetic fabrics.
Dairies Turn to Beef Embryos for Bigger Returns
California Ag Today
California dairies are using purebred beef embryo transfers to boost profits and manage market risk.
Growers are Forced To Chip their Pushed Orchards---No More Burning
California Tree Nut Report
Chickpeas in the Cotton Belt? Clemson Thinks It’s Possible
Southeast Regional Ag News
A $2 million USDA-funded project is sprouting new opportunities for organic winter chickpeas in the Southeast.
Comments Needed on Plant-Based Dairy Nomenclature
California Ag Today
The FDA has released its draft guidance for industry on the labeling of plant-based alternatives to animal-derived foods. The comment period is open until March.
Teff as a cereal
Idaho Ag Today
University of Nevada Professor John Cushman thinks Teff is a great crop.
Irrigation Options in California and McDonalds Suit Against Major Meat Packers
The Agribusiness Update
Having endured crushing impacts of drought and regulatory water restrictions, California farmers have embraced drip irrigation, and McDonald’s has filed a lawsuit against major meat packing companies, accusing them of colluding to limit beef supplies.
Hurricane Damage Includes Stress and McDonalds Suit Against Major Meat Packers
The Agribusiness Update
Beyond the damage and complete destruction of property from recent hurricanes is the burden of mental stress, and McDonald’s has filed a lawsuit against major meat packing companies, accusing them of colluding to limit beef supplies.
Beyond Meat Sees Continued Struggle
Southeast Regional Ag News
Ag Funder News says the firm posted a $70.5 million net loss in the third quarter.
Lab-Grown Meat and its Carbon Footprint
Southeast Regional Ag News
A new report suggests lab-grown “meat” may have a larger carbon footprint than retail beef.
A Glass of Milk by Any Other Name
Southeast Regional Ag News
The Food and Drug Administration announced it is reopening the public comment period on draft guidance for labeling plant-based products.
How'd You Get that Milk?
Southeast Regional Ag News
That’s a very 21st century question, but with lots of options filling the “dairy” fridge, guidance is on the way.
Is the Beyond Meat Bubble Starting to Burst?
Southeast Regional Ag News
A MarketWatch article says the company needs to “dramatically cut costs and lower its spending, or it will wind up bankrupt.”
Rising Fuel Price Pressures and Chicken Alternative Survey
The Agribusiness Update
Rising fuel prices are mounting pressure on farmers and ranchers, and results from a recent survey on American attitude on chicken alternatives.
Rising Fuel Price Pressures and Chicken Alternative Survey
The Agribusiness Update
Rising fuel prices are mounting pressure on farmers and ranchers, and results from a recent survey on American attitude on chicken alternatives.
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.
Livestock Gains with China and Borden Bankruptcy
The Agribusiness Update
Livestock producers look to gain from protein demand and trade deal with China, and Borden Dairy files for bankruptcy.
China Fruit Tariffs and Hemp Insurance
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. Fruit growers hit with Chinese tariffs, and USDA announces insurance for hemp growers.
Cal Initiative & Pork Prices and Gen Z Shopping Patterns
The Agribusiness Update
California initiative likely to push pork prices higher, and move over Millennials because Gen Zers are changing shopping patterns.
Plant-based Tuna and Farmer Optimism
The Agribusiness Update
Plant-based protein now available in TUNA, and new Agri-Pulse study finds farmer optimism stays strong.