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Support for Blueberry Import Case and Aussie Plant Fights Citrus Greening
The Agribusiness Update
Blueberry growers are getting support from lawmakers in fight against berry imports, and Australian plant found to fight HLB, citrus greening.
U.S. Meat Imports Down and China Buys U.S. Soybeans
The Agribusiness Update
Drought in Australia and New Zealand pushes U.S. meat imports down, and China import of U.S. Soybeans highest in 20 months as Phase One signing nears.
Big Pigs in China and Bitter Pit Sensors
The Agribusiness Update
Chinese pig farmers are bringing bigger pigs to market in an effort to make up for African Swine Fever losses, and AgroFresh launches new bitter pit screening for Honeycrisp apples.
U.S. Pork to Australia and China Buys U.S. Soybeans
The Agribusiness Update
Australia is one of the fastest growing markets for U.S. pork, and China makes big purchase of U.S. soybeans.
RFS Lowers Gas Prices and Maggot Protein
The Agribusiness Update
The Renewable Fuel Standard has lowered gas prices, and Australian researcher looking at insects like maggots as a source of protein.
Live Cattle Futures Fade and China Deal Close
The Agribusiness Update
Live cattle futures fall from March highs, and a trade deal with China could be close.
South African Wool Problems and Dec. USDA Milk Reports
The Agribusiness Update
Australian wool producers could benefit from South African foot and mouth outbreak, and USDA releases Delayed December milk reports.
African Swine Fever in China and Australian Cattle Drownings
The Agribusiness Update
How bad is the African Swine Fever in China and thousands of cattle drowning in Australian flooding.
U.S. Trade Disadvantage and New Wheat Markets Challenging
The Agribusiness Update
New trade agreements between former TPP partners puts U.S. at a disadvantage, and U.S. wheat demand remains strong but finding new markets is a challenge.
Wheat Growers on Trade Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
WAWG Director Michelle Hennings talks about trade war and tariffs.
Trade Allies Get Tariff Relief and Ag Chair on Farm Bill
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. to shield trade allies from steel and aluminum tariffs, and House Ag Chair Conaway to move Farm Bill with or without Democrats.
China Bans Brazilian Beef and Trump Proclaims Nat'l Ag Day
The Agribusiness Update
Scandal Prompts Ban of Brazilian Beef in China, and President Proclaims March 21 as National Ag Day
Australia's Retaining Herd Numbers Should Benefit U.S. Beef Producers
Land & Livestock Report
At the Idaho Cattle Association/Washington Cattlemen's Association joint Mid-year meeting this week, U.S. Meat Export Federation Senior Vice President of Global Marketing Dan Halstrom shared that Australia's diminished beef herd could be a positive for U.S. beef exports.
Australian Cherry Industry
Farm of the Future
Australian Cherry grower and President of the New South Wales Cherry Growers Association Tom Eastlake shares more about the cherry industry Downunder.
The Need for Strong Rural WiFi is Worldwide
Land & Livestock Report
For anyone who lives, works or surfs the web in a rural area —- there can be headaches and frustration if you are unable to connect to a high speed wifi. In speaking to one of the Nuffield Farm Scholars from Australia, the importance of strong wifi availability is critical regardless of what continent you farm on.
Tariff Rates Reduce for Australian Beef in Japan
Land & Livestock Report
The Japan-Australia Economic Partnership Agreement entered into force last week and provides the first round of tariff rate reductions for Australian beef.
Australia-Japan Bilateral Trade Agreement
Land & Livestock Report
Australia announced that the recent Australia-Japan agreement will see tariffs on frozen Australian beef eventually cut to 19.5 percent and chilled beef to 12.5 percent.
Cargill's Recent Australian Agreement will Bring More Aussie Beef to US
Land & Livestock Report
A week ago Cargill announced that it had an agreement with Teys Australia -- the second biggest Australian beef producer -- to bring, according to Cargill's news release "high quality Australian beef to American dinner tables throughout out the nation."
Northwest Cherries Trade Mission
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Last year Northwest Cherries shipped 330 thousand boxes into Australia.