Search: buys
15 Results
Ag Alarm Sounded to Congress and China Meets Soybean Pledge
The Agribusiness Update
In a letter to Congress, ag groups sounded the alarm about the economic crisis in rural America, and China has purchased about 12 million metric tons of soybeans, meeting a U.S.-stated pledge to be purchased by the end of February.
Port Fees Removed as Part of US-China Trade Deal
Line on Agriculture
The US-China trade framework has led to China resuming imports of various U.S. agricultural goods, although specifics are still undisclosed. The U.S. has also removed port fees for Chinese-owned ships, easing tensions. Smaller agreements with Malaysia, Cambodia, Thailand, and Vietnam are also in progress, benefiting sectors like dairy, poultry, rice, pork, and ethanol.
Avocados and Wildfires and States Sue Over SNAP Delays
The Agribusiness Update
Lessons learned from destructive California wildfires have given avocado growers a fighting chance to save their orchards, and over two dozen states have sued the Trump administration over its decision to suspend SNAP benefits.
Perdue Into Nat'l Ag Hall of Fame and States Sue Over SNAP Delays
The Agribusiness Update
Sonny Perdue is now a member of the National Agriculture Hall of Fame, and over two dozen states have sued the Trump administration over its decision to suspend SNAP benefits.
India Signs Pact for U.S. Soybean Oil and Who Buys U.S. Farmland
The Agribusiness Update
Traders from India sign contracts for U.S. soy oil, and who is buying up U.S. farmland.
Florida Avocado Supply Slips and In Store Cherry Sales 70% Impulse
The Agribusiness Update
Florida avocado growers have seen supplies slip thanks to South Florida real estate and disease pressure, and singe-bag cherry sales are found to be over 70% impulse buys.
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.
USDA Buys $50 Million Worth of Potatoes
Farm of the Future
USDA Buys $50 Million Worth of Potatoes
Farm Labor Wages Increase and Pig Vaccines in Japan
The Agribusiness Update
USDA data shows farm labor wages increase faster than non-farm labor compensation, and Japan starts vaccinating pigs for "classical" swine fever.
Start Simple with MyPlate and China Buys More Soybeans
The Agribusiness Update
USDA unveils new nutrition program with Start Simple with MyPlate, and China buys more soybeans.
China Buys U.S. Rice and Wisconsin Still Cheese King
The Agribusiness Update
China buys U.S. rice for the first time, and Wisconsin retains title of top U.S. cheese producer.
Altria Invests in Juul and Financing Young Farmers
The Agribusiness Update
Cigarette giant Altria invests in vape leader Juul, and Farm Bill addresses financing for young farmers.
Altria Invests in Juul and Financing Young Farmers
The Agribusiness Update
Cigarette giant Altria invests in vape leader Juul, and Farm Bill addresses financing for young farmers
PETA Speciesism and Microsoft Broadband Campaign
The Agribusiness Update
PETA calling for end to "speciesism" in our speech, and Microsoft working to connect more rural Americans with "Airband Initiative."
Cargill Cows Facial Recognition and Net Farm Income Down
The Agribusiness Update
Cargill buys minority stake in Irish startup's facial recognition system for dairy and beef cows.