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Mechanical Wine Grape Harvesting and Border Dangers for Farmers
The Agribusiness Update
More and more wine grapes are being harvested mechanically, and dangers continue at Southern Border for farmers and ranchers.
Alabama Cotton Acres Down and Southern Border Issues Continue
The Agribusiness Update
Alabama cotton acres in 2020 are down, and ag groups call on Biden Administration to do something about Southern Border dangers for farmers and ranchers.
$1-billion for Emergency Food Assistance and AFBF on Undocumented Immigrants
The Agribusiness Update
USDA is investing another $1-billion dollars for the Emergency Food Assistance Program, and American Farm Bureau Federation urges Biden Administration to address surge of undocumented immigrants crossing border.
60-day Deadline for Chlorpyrifos and Meth Found in Strawberries
The Agribusiness Update
A federal appeals court has given the EPA 60 days to either ban chlorpyrifos or set newer-safer exposure exposure levels, and Border Patrol discovers $82.5 million dollars worth of meth hidden in fresh strawberry shipment from Mexico.
California Ports a Nightmare and USDA's $11.5-million for Smaller Farms
The Agribusiness Update
Ag exporters report shipping farm good through California ports is a nightmare, and USDA announces $11.5-million to help small and medium sized farms become profitable.
Seed Packets Scam and Meth Found in Produce at Border
The Agribusiness Update
Seed packets received in the U.S. last summer appear to be part of a scam and not to taint agriculture, and Border Agents found $11.5-million worth of meth in a mixed produce shipment from Mexico.
U.S. Fresh Potatoes to Mexico Pt 3
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Mexico Supreme Court will vote TODAY on a draft ruling that could overturn Mexico's ban on fresh U.S. potatoes. National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles breaks it down.
U.S. Fresh Potatoes to Mexico Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Mexico Supreme Court will vote Wednesday on a draft ruling that could overturn Mexico's ban on fresh U.S. potatoes. National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles breaks it down.
U.S. Fresh Potatoes to Mexico Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Mexico Supreme Court will vote Wednesday on a draft ruling that could overturn Mexico's ban on fresh U.S. potatoes. National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles breaks it down.
Alabama Farmers Fed Reelects President and Florida CARES Act Reminder
The Agribusiness Update
Alabama Farmers Federation reelects Parnell as president, and Ag Commissioner Nikki Fried reminds Governor to use CARES Act funding for school lunches.
Drugs Found in Fresh Carrots and COVID Relief from Congress
The Agribusiness Update
$3-million dollars worth of drugs found in a shipment of fresh carrots from Mexico, and Congress works to pass COVID-19 relief package before year's end.
U.S. Trailing in Bilateral Trade Agreements and Drugs Found in Produce
The Agribusiness Update
The U.S. is falling behind dairy competitors in enacting new trade agreements, and Customs and Border officers find a million dollars worth of cocaine in produce shipment.
Farm Labor with Border Closures and Ethanol Impact
The Agribusiness Update
Travel restrictions have unintended impact on foreign farm workers getting into U.S., and Ethanol industry feeling hit from fuel prices and reduced travel.
Worker Visas at the Border Pt 3
Fruit Grower Report
WAFLA Director Dan Fazio talks about the challenges getting an ag workforce across the border during the coronavirus shutdown.
Worker Visas at the Border Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
WAFLA Director Dan Fazio talks about the challenges getting an ag workforce across the border during the coronavirus shutdown.
Worker Visas at the Border Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
WAFLA Director Dan Fazio talks about the challenges getting an ag workforce across the border during the coronavirus shutdown.
California Vineyard Losses and Ag Inspectors Bill Signed
The Agribusiness Update
California wineries are cutting back vineyard acreage in supply-demand adjustment, and President Trump signs ag inspectors bill into law.
Rain and Cold in California and Organic Fraud Protection
The Agribusiness Update
Plenty of rain for cattle to graze if California would warm up a bit, and government and private sector team up to prevent organic fraud.
ASF Risk in U.S. Hog Herd and Kwik Lok's New Eco Lok
The Agribusiness Update
A look into risk of African Swine Fever in U.S. hog herd, and Union Gap-based Kwik Lok introduces new Eco-Lok bag closure made with renewable starch from potatoes and corn.
AFBF Women's Boot Camp and Imported Pumpkins Problems
The Agribusiness Update
American Farm Bureau has 15 grads from Women's Boot Camp, and Imported pumpkins bringing invasive species.