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China Makes Huge U.S. Corn Purchase and Mexico Trade Troubles
The Agribusiness Update
China makes huge purchase of U.S. corn over four days, and the American Farm Bureau Federation and many other ag groups are calling on trade officials to enforce trade agreements with Mexico.
Nurseries Plant Demand Up and California Avocado Demand Strong
The Agribusiness Update
With more people at home during the pandemic, nurseries are find high demand for food plants, and California avocado demand remains strong.
FLA Avocado Marketing Order and West Coast Produce Expo LIVE
The Agribusiness Update
South Florida avocados has voted to continue their marketing order, and West Coast Produce Expo will be held live, In-Person in May.
Restaurant Closure Survey and USTR Tai on Trade with China
The Agribusiness Update
Survey shows nearly half of Americans watched favorite restaurant close during pandemic, and new U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai will be tough on trade with China.
What's In Your Fruit Bowl Sweepstakes Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Pear Bureau Northwest announces March means National Nutrition Month and want to know, "What's in Your Fruit Bowl'?
What's In Your Fruit Bowl Sweepstakes Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Pear Bureau Northwest announces March means National Nutrition Month and want to know, "What's in Your Fruit Bowl'?
Can Supercomputers Help Manage Crop Diseases?
Southeast Regional Ag News
Scientists at the University of Florida are using a supercomputer to help stop the spread of Laurel Wilt Disease.
Dairy Consumption Begins as Child and Ag Groups Like WTO
The Agribusiness Update
A new study shows lifetime dairy consumption begins in childhood, and Ag groups want to stay with World Trade Organization.
Assessing the Wildfire Damage will Take Time
California Ag Today
Farmers and ranchers are trying to quantify the damage from this year’s horrific wildfire season.
California Wildfire N-95 Shortage and US-China 6-Month Phase 1 Review
The Agribusiness Update
As California wildfire ramps up a shortage of N-95 masks is concerning, and the U.S. and China will hold a videoconference this weekend to review the first six months of the Phase 1 trade deal.
Bagged Avocados and AFBF Dicamba Request
The Agribusiness Update
Bagged Avocados become big purchase during pandemic, and American Farm Bureau Federation requests permission for farmers to use already purchased dicamba this season.
Avocado First-Timers and Ground Beef Sales Higher
The Agribusiness Update
Avocados are attracting a lot of first-time consumers, and ground beef sales up more than $1-billion.
Growing Avocados in the Central Valley?
California Ag Today
Can net houses help farmers in the central valley economically grow avocados?
Avocados Recover and U.S.-U.K. Trade Talks Begin
The Agribusiness Update
California avocados recover after a rough few weeks, and trade talks begin between the U.S. and U.K.
Can Farmers Plant Different Crops?
California Ag Today
Many markets are negatively affected by COVID-19. Can farmers pivot to crops that are more in demand?
Storing Avocados on the Tree
California Ag Today
Avocado markets have been impacted by a drop in restaurant demand, so growers leave the fruit on the tree in hopes of better markets.
Farmer's Markets Essential and Organic Avocado Demand Up
The Agribusiness Update
Farmer's Markets have been deemed "essential" after many closed due to coronavirus, and organic avocado demand climbs.
Avocado Pest Management
California Ag Today
The Petty Ranch in the Ventura area has been using integrated pest management since before the term existed.
Pears and National Nutrition Month Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Pear Bureau Northwest is asking #WhatsInYourFruitBowl for a third straight year during March, National Nutrition Month.
Pears and National Nutrition Month Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Pear Bureau Northwest is asking #WhatsInYourFruitBowl for a third straight year during March, National Nutrition Month.