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Tractor-Combine Sales Higher and Bonnie Approved as USDA Undersecretary
The Agribusiness Update
Tractor and combine sales move higher, and Robert Bonnie approved as new USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation.
Federal Bill Legalize Pot and $43-billion for Rural Broadband
The Agribusiness Update
Three Senators propose a bill to legalize marijuana federally, and House Ag Committee commits $43-billion over eight years for rural broadband.
Florida Citrus Association Budget and Pistachio Thief Caught
The Agribusiness Update
The Florida Citrus Association approves preliminary budget for '21-'22, and California pistachio thief caught in Tulare County.
Retail Produce Sales Mixed and Roundup Award Upheld
The Agribusiness Update
Retail produce sales are up from March but down from last year, and federal judge upholds $25-million award for California man who claims Roundup caused his cancer.
Wheat, Corn, Soy Futures Higher and Disadvantaged Farmers Relief
The Agribusiness Update
Futures are higher for wheat, corn and soy in the latest WASDE report, and House Ag Committee approves $4-billion debt relief for disadvantaged farmers.
Queen Approves Brexit and U.N. names 2020 Year of Plant Health
The Agribusiness Update
Queen Elizabeth gives okay to Britain pulling out of European Union, and United Nations names 2020 Year of Plant Health.
EPA Approves Hemp Pesticides and NFU's Johnson's Final Months
The Agribusiness Update
EPA first-ever approval of pesticides for hemp, and National Farmer's Union president Roger Johnson spends final few months in office before retirement.
Congress Fund Ag Inspectors and USMCA to Senate
The Agribusiness Update
Congressional funding package includes $19.6-million for ag inspectors at U.S. ports, and USMCA moves on to Senate.
Ag Chair Likes USMCA and Mexico Approves USMCA
The Agribusiness Update
House Ag Committee Chairman Collin Peterson pleased with USMCA progress, and Mexico approves House updates to USMCA.
EU Approves U.S. Beef and E. coli Rocks Lettuce Growers
The Agribusiness Update
European Parliament approves tariff removal for U.S. beef, and E. coli hits California leafy greens growers hard.
USDA-FDA Fake Meat Oversight and Pork and Beef to Philippines
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA and FDA will team up to regulate the fake meat industry, and record exports of U.S. red meats headed to the Philippines.
Dallas Host World Meat Congress and Perdue Appointment
The Agribusiness Update
The World Meat Congress comes to Dallas this month, and Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue appoint Bruce Summers USDA's Ag Marketing Service administrator.
Consumer Confidence Index and New Dairy Insurance
The Agribusiness Update
Consumer Confidence Index highest since Clinton was president, and USDA approves landmark revenue insurance for dairy industry.
Budget With Disaster Relief and Farmers.gov Launch
The Agribusiness Update
2-year budget includes disaster relief for agriculture, and USDA's Farmers.com launches to save ag sector time and money.
Trump's First Year Review and School Meal Flexibility Rule
The Agribusiness Update
President Trump's first year gets mixed reviews from Ag sector, and USDA approves School Meal Flexibility Rule.
Nebraska Okays Keystone XL Pipeline and WOTUS Extension
The Agribusiness Update
Keystone XL Pipeline clears one of the final hurdles with Nebraska approval, and EPA wants to push out effective date for WOTUS while rewrite continues.
Hydroponics Ban Rejected and NemaStrike Pulled From Shelves
The Agribusiness Update
National Organics Standards Board rejects ban on hydroponics, and Monsanto pulls NemaStrike from shelves after reports of skin irritation.
Wildfire Bill Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Representative Dan Newhouse tells us about a new bipartisan bill that could help fight and ease the catastrophic wildfire problems we've experienced the past few years.
Wildfire Bill Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Representative Dan Newhouse talks about a new bipartisan bill that could be a big help in fighting and preventing wildfires.
FDA Approves Heart-Healthy Soy Oil and Beyond Burger Expands
The Agribusiness Update
FDA Approves Heart-Healthy status for U.S. Soy Oil, and Veggie-based Beyond Burger expands to 600 Kroger stores.