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Peanut Butter Challenge and Farmers React to Bridge Assistance
The Agribusiness Update
From creamy to crunchy, more than 32,000 jars of peanut butter are making their way into Florida homes, thanks to this year’s Peanut Butter Challenge, and national origin, and American farmers reacted to the USDA’s new $12 billion aid package with cautious relief.
There's a new chip
Idaho Ag Today
Kyle Nehring and his wife, Amy, started their potato chip business in their basement, bagging potato chips after work and getting excited
Klamath Water Supply Challenges and EPA Rejects CAFO Petitions
The Agribusiness Update
Farmers relying on water supplies from the federal Klamath Water Project say they’re trying to finish harvest before their water supply is cut off, and EPA rejects two petitions from environmental groups calling for stronger CAFO regulations.
Klamath Water Supply Challenges and EPA Rejects CAFO Petitions
The Agribusiness Update
Farmers relying on water supplies from the federal Klamath Water Project say they’re trying to finish harvest before their water supply is cut off, and EPA rejects two petitions from environmental groups calling for stronger CAFO regulations.
GFA Receives Leahy Grants and EPA Rejects CAFO Petitions
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Foundation for Agriculture is among 103 organizations selected to receive funding through the Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grant Program, and EPA rejects two petitions from environmental groups calling for stronger CAFO regulations.
More Pomegranates in Florida and FCA Best Place to Work
The Agribusiness Update
A University of Florida professor wants to bring more pomegranate growing to Florida, and Farm Credit Administration scores Best Place to Work in Federal Government.
Goose Gap 19th WA AVA and FCA Best Place to Work
The Agribusiness Update
Goose Gap is named Washington state's 19th official AVA, and Farm Credit Administration scores highest in Best Place to Work in federal government.
NASCAR GA Peanut Partnership and Plant Demand Grows
The Agribusiness Update
NASCAR and the Georgia Peanut Commission partner for Be Your Own Hero Foundation, and nurseries are reporting a higher demand for food plants during pandemic.
Good News for Almond Growers Whose Trees May be Subjected to Bacterial Blast
California Tree Nut Report
Jim Adaskaveg
Bringing U.S. Seed Potatoes to Guatemala
Farm of the Future
Potatoes USA recently had a market visit to Guatemala. There was a seed potato program project that introduced U.S. seed potatoes varieties to Guatemalan growers.
USPB Seed Export Program Hosts Symposium
Farm of the Future
The United States Potato Board seed export program brought together current and potential buyers from seven countries around the world with 12 U.S. growers and shippers participating as well in an educational event about U.S. seed potatoes.
Bringing U.S. Seed Potatoes to Brazil
Farm of the Future
Last December the United States Potato Board participated in a market visit to Brazil where the USPB focused on providing U.S. seed potatoes for the chip stock segment for the snack food market as they need better inputs that can be stored for longer periods.
USPB Introduces New Marketing Staff Person
Farm of the Future
The United States Potato Board would like to introduce Amy Burdett, USPB Marketing Operations Director who began her new role in late July.
Phoenix Festival to Help Community After Fire Disaster
Land & Livestock Report
In the tradition of of rural communities making lemonade out of lemons — on October 18th Central Washington's Methow Valley will celebrate the Phoenix Festival which is a benefit event for relief funds from this summer's Carlton Complex wildfire.
Sprout Damage & Washington Grown TV
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Wheat samples show evidence of sprout damage, and Washington Grown television program highlights Washington farmers and the food they grow.
Fighting Fire With Plants
Farm of the Future
With the hot dry summer weather and the wildfire season upon us, it's a good time to look at your yard and see if it's a fire hazard.
What's Up With Doha?
Line on Agriculture
Trade is a sticky thing and the recent Doha Rounds and World Economic Forum show how tenuous it really is.
Addressing Money Issues & Better Prices
Northwest Report
The U.S. apple crop may be smaller but could show better prices...the WTO Director-General discusses a better monetary system and Lacy talks about MyPlate.