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California Blueberry Crop Down and Red Meat Exports Solid, But
The Agribusiness Update
California Blueberry crop smaller than first thought, and U.S. red meat exports remain impressive despite challenges.
Food Price Inflation Varies and Ag Committee Chair Scott Wins
The Agribusiness Update
Inflation of retail food prices varies by region, and House Ag Committee Chair David Scott wins nomination for 11th term in Georgia election.
Agriculture's GHG Emissions Fall and Beef Demand Remains Strong
The Agribusiness Update
Agriculture's greenhouse gas emissions fall 4.3%, and beef demand remains strong despite rising prices.
USDA Watershed Projects in North Carolina and ASF Vaccine Tested
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announces funding for watershed infrastructure projects in North Carolina, and African Swine Fever vaccine passes first round of tests.
NW Seaport Alliance Pop-Ups Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announces a 49-acre pop-up container facility at the Port of Seattle for loaded ag containers ready for the shipping of ag commodities to foreign ports.
NW Seaport Alliance Pop-Ups Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announces a 49-acre pop-up container facility at the Port of Seattle for loaded ag containers ready for the shipping of ag commodities to foreign ports.
USDA Adds to School Meal Funding and RCALF Skeptical on Meat Supply Stragegy
The Agribusiness Update
USDA announces adjustments to school meal reimbursements, and RCALF says President's strategy on meat supply challenges progress but remains skeptical.
Georgia Cotton Commission Annual Meeting and National Ag Day March 22nd
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Cotton Commission announces Annual Meeting speakers, and National Ag Day set for March 22nd.
FBB President Hoblick Retires and SNAP Benefits Increase
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Farm Bureau President John Hoblick announces his retirement, and USDA re-evaluates Thrifty Food Plan which leads to increase in SNAP benefits.
Florida's Farmworker Advisory Council and Vilsack on Market Diversity
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Ag Commissioner Nikki Fried announces state's first Farmworker Advisory Council, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack urges diversifying our market instead of focusing on just a couple.
Gary Black to Run for Senate and USDA Payments to Farmers of Color
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Ag Commissioner Gary Black announces a run for Senate, and a Wisconsin judge puts temporary restraining order on USDA payments to farmers of color.
Pete's Indoor Ag in Georgia and Restaurants Rebounding
The Agribusiness Update
California-based greenhouse grower, Pete's is opening their first eastern facility in Georgia, and American restaurant industry appears to be rebounding.
California Ports a Nightmare and USDA's $11.5-million for Smaller Farms
The Agribusiness Update
Ag exporters report shipping farm good through California ports is a nightmare, and USDA announces $11.5-million to help small and medium sized farms become profitable.
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.
Climate Drives Butterfly Abundance and 15% SNAP Boost
The Agribusiness Update
UGA College of Ag and Environment study shows climate change driving abundance of butterflies, and USDA announces 15% boost in SNAP benefits.
Modernizing Genetic Engineering and BOR Provisions Passed
The Agribusiness Update
Perdue announces modernizing regulations for genetic engineering for agricultural animals, and BOR Provisions passed.
Thanksgiving Meal Prices Down and Alabama in Round 2 of Revive Plus
The Agribusiness Update
AFBF's cost survey shows Thanksgiving meal prices down in 2020, and Alabama moves to Round 2 of the "Revive Plus" grant program for COVID-impacted businesses.
Georgia Rep Seeks House Ag Chair and Small & Large Dairy Costs
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Representative David Scott is seeking House Ag Committee Chairman post, and USDA data shows two-fold difference in economic cost of producing milk between largest and smallest dairies.
USDA Feeds School Children and California Farm Losses
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue announces flexibilities to ensure America's school children are fed, and California farms tallying pandemic losses.
California Wildfire Prevention and USDA Emergency Benefits
The Agribusiness Update
Some California wildfire prevention is scaled back due to pandemic, and USDA announces emergency benefit increases reach $2-billion per month for SNAP.