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California's Prop 12 to SCOTUS and USDA Invests to End Global Hunger
The Agribusiness Update
Two farm groups are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to invalidate California's voter-approved Prop 12 standards, and USDA invests $5-billion with the goal of ending hunger and malnutrition and building more sustainable, resilient and inclusive food systems.
Cherry Health Benefits Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Northwest Cherry Growers are promoting the many health benefits in their cherries.
Cherry Health Benefits Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Northwest Cherry Growers are promoting the many health benefits in their cherries.
Raspberries are Healthy Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Packed full of anti-oxidants, red raspberries are a heart-health powerhouse.
Raspberries are Healthy Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Packed full of anti-oxidants, red raspberries are a heart-health powerhouse.
Meat Processors Hiring Foreign Labor and USDA's Dairy Donation Program
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. Meat Processors are hiring more foreign labor than in years past, and USDA's establishes Dairy Donation Program to facilitate dairy product donations.
Egg Benefits Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Studies show just how good eggs can be for us and not the cholesterol carrying nemesis they're often portrayed.
Egg Benefits Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Studies show just how good eggs can be for us and not the cholesterol carrying nemesis they're often portrayed.
Infrastructure Bill to Aid Water Woes and AFBF on EPA's Chlorpyrifos Decision
The Agribusiness Update
The Senate passed infrastructure bill could help water projects in the West, and AFBF president Zippy Duvall is not pleased with the EPA's decision to revoke all tolerance of the pesticide chlorpyrifos.
Fried Applauds SNAP Increase and NCBA Convention Wraps Up
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Ag Commissioner Nikki Fried applauds USDA's re-evaluation and increase of SNAP benefits, and NCBA convention held in Nashville where beef demand was the hot topic.
Organic Demand Up and SNAP Benefits Increase
The Agribusiness Update
Pandemic changes boost demand for organic products, and SNAP benefits get re-evaluated and increases on the way.
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.
Urban & Space Crop Studies and 70% of Cherry Purchases Impulse
The Agribusiness Update
university of California researchers develop tomato plant that could benefit indoor urban farming and long-duration space flights, and a new study finds over 70% of single bag cherry purchases are made on impulse.
$92.2-Million in COVID Relief and USDA Agencies Staying in Kansas City
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA is making $92.2-million available for COVID relief, and two USDA agencies will remain in Kansas City rather than moving back to D.C.
Wine Leftovers Health Benefits and U.S. Beef Gains EU Access
The Agribusiness Update
UC-Davis studies show wine making leftovers could benefit human health, and U.S. beef gains access in European Union.
Thieves Use Drones in California and Cosmic Crisp Volume Soars
The Agribusiness Update
Thieves in California using drones to find and steal farm equipment, and Cosmic Crisp volume and sales climbing quickly.
Georgia Storms Hit Crops and Cosmic Crisp Volume Soars
The Agribusiness Update
A series of storms last week brought thunder, rain, tornados, and hail to several Georgia counties, and Cosmic Crisp apple volume continues to climb its way to the top.
Mexico Ruling on U.S. Potatoes Pt 3
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Mexico's Supreme Court overturns lower court decision that prevented U.S. fresh potato imports.
Florida's Right To Farm Act and Farmer's on Biden's 50% GGE Reduction
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Farm Bureau president Hoblick applauds Governor DeSantis signing of Right to Farm Act modernization, and Farmers polled on President Biden's goal of 50% greenhouse gas emissions reduction by 2030.