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Farmers Borrowing Less and Tractor Sales Soar
The Agribusiness Update
With pandemic aid in their hands, farmers are borrowing less for operating expenses, and Tractor sales in March soar.
California Pistachio Production and Colorado Animal-Cruelty Initiative
The Agribusiness Update
Pistachio production in California pumping billions into economy, and beef industry watches Colorado animal-cruelty initiative closely.
Newest Florida Blueberry and Colorado Animal-Cruelty Initiative
The Agribusiness Update
April blueberries are out in Florida where the newest "Sentinel" blueberry debuts, and ranchers keep wary eye on Colorado animal-cruelty initiative.
CFAP2 Opens for Farmers and Drought in Western States
The Agribusiness Update
The Coronavirus Food Assistance Program opens for applications for Round 2, and Drought expected to complicate growing season in Western States.
Alabama Row Crops Steady and Drought in Western States
The Agribusiness Update
Alabama row crop acreage expected to remain steady, and drought in Western State expected to complicate growing season.
USDA on Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Gray Wolf Delisting
The Agribusiness Update
USDA's FSA has $2-million for socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers, and Trump's delisting of gray wolves under Biden Administration.
USDA Staff Comes Back In and Pandemic Assistance Program Initiative
The Agribusiness Update
USDA staff begins return to county offices, and USDA announces Pandemic Assistance Program Initiative.
Wish Farms Opens New Florida Office and USDA Staff Comes Back
The Agribusiness Update
Wish Farms celebrates opening of new Plant City office with ribbon cutting, and USDA staff begins return to county offices.
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.
AFBF Pleased with CFAP Extension and Vilsack Imperatives
The Agribusiness Update
American Farm Bureau Federation president Zippy Duvall is pleased with USDA;'s CFAP extension, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack's three ag imperatives ... market, environment, income.
Texas Valentine's Day Massacre and USDA Disaster Assistance
The Agribusiness Update
Freezing temps cause Valentine's Day Massacre for many Texas crops, and USDA reminds ag community hit by recent storms that assistance is available.
Alfafarmers Welcome Tuberville and U.S. Pork Exports Soar
The Agribusiness Update
Alabama Farmers Federation welcomes Senator Tommy Tuberville's appointment to the Senate Ag Committee, and U.S. Pork exports in 2020 top 2019 record.
Fire Destroys Potato Dehydration Plant and CFAP Aid Frozen
The Agribusiness Update
Fire destroys Washington Potato Company dehydration plant in Central Washington, and USDA puts temporary freeze on some CFAP aid.
More CFAP Assistance Available and Cauliflower Demand/Production Up
The Agribusiness Update
USDA is providing more assistance through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program, and Cauliflower demand and production rise thanks to health conscious consumers.
Potato Sales Record Quarter and Ag Transportation Push
The Agribusiness Update
Fresh potato sales reach record highs in fourth quarter, and Ag groups urge President-elect to enhance ag transportation infrastructure.
Hurricane Sally Relief and China Testing Meat Imports
The Agribusiness Update
Certain Florida counties can now apply for Hurricane Sally relief, and China's testing of meat imports slows supply.
USDA Natural Resources in Florida and Rural COVID Infection Rate
The Agribusiness Update
USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida continues its work despite pandemic and destructive storms, and infections rates of COVID-19 higher in rural counties with meatpacking facilities.
USDA Natural Resources in Florida and Rural COVID Infection Rate
The Agribusiness Update
USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida continues its work despite pandemic and destructive storms, and infections rates of COVID-19 higher in rural counties with meatpacking facilities.
Vilsack Returns to USDA and Florida DofA Relief Deadline Reminder
The Agribusiness Update
President-elect Joe Biden is bringing back former Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack to head USDA, and Florida Dept. of Agriculture reminding producers of upcoming deadlines for USDA assistance programs.