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USDA $3.1-billion Rural Electrical and U.S.-U.K. 5th Round Trade Talks
The Agribusiness Update
USDA investing $3.1-billion to build or improve rural electric infrastructure, and U.S. & U.K. begin round 5 of trade talks.
China Progress on Phase-1 and Organic Sales Higher
The Agribusiness Update
USTR-USDA release progress on China meeting its Phase-1 ag obligations, and NASS numbers show organic sales higher.
EU Stiffens Food Import Standards and California Wine Grapes Update
The Agribusiness Update
The EU is pushing their standards for imported foods which could mean more challenges for U.S. growers, and about a quarter of California wine grapes could be lost as a result of COVID and wildfire smoke.
New Red Kiwifruit in California and Derecho Damage Drone Assessment
The Agribusiness Update
California growers out with new red or gold fleshed Kiwifruit, and RCIS and Zurich assemble team to address derecho damage claims with drones.
Resurging COVID to Impact Dairy and Amazon Joins Food Champions
The Agribusiness Update
Resurging COVID numbers could impact dairy and others in coming months, and Amazon joins others as Food Loss and Waste 2030 Champions.
AFBF 2021 Convention Goes Virtual and Expanding 2 California Reservoirs
The Agribusiness Update
American Farm Bureau Federation's 102nd Annual Convention will be held virtually thanks to COVID, and expanding two federal reservoirs in California would help the state's aging water system.
Vertical Farming Gets Big Investment and Pilgrim's Pride Settlement
The Agribusiness Update
Vertical farming at a big boost at Plenty Unlimited with investment from Driscoll's, and Pilgrim's Pride agrees to settlement over collusion on chicken prices.
USDA Extends School Lunches and Ceres Imaging Tree Fruit and Nuts
The Agribusiness Update
USDA extends the free school lunch and breakfast program through the end of the year, and Ceres Imaging brings plant level insights to fruit and nut orchards.
Disadvantaged & Veteran Producers and USDA Assists Ethanol Sales
The Agribusiness Update
USDA allocates $19.1-million in grants for Socially Disadvantaged and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers, and $22-million in grants to increase American ethanol and biodiesel sales.
Fresh Produce Exports Mixed and Match.Graze Website
The Agribusiness Update
USDA numbers show fresh produce exports mixed, and new website, Match.Graze, matches cattle producers with farmers who have grazing land.
California Walnut Industry Gears Up To Market Record Crop
California Ag Today
This year’s crop is expected to be 780,000 short tones, an increase of 19% over last year according to the USDA.
Syngenta Buys Valagro and Haze/Smoke Slow Raisin Drying
The Agribusiness Update
Syngenta acquires biologicals company Valagro, and wildfire smoke and haze slow drying of California raisin crop.
Wine Grapes and Wildfire Smoke Pt 3
Fruit Grower Report
Washington Winegrowers Association executive director Vicky Scharlau talks about the effort being made to help the wine industry protect themselves from wildfire smoke.
Canadian Regulations on California Romaine and China Short of Phase-1
The Agribusiness Update
Canada has proposed testing requirements on imports of California romaine over E.coli scare, and China looks to be falling short of Phase-1 ag purchases.
Georgia Ag Experience at Schools and China Short of Phase-1
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Foundation for Agriculture prepares Georgia Ag Experience for school visits, and China looks to be falling short of Phase-1 ag purchases.
Wine Grapes and Wildfire Smoke Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Washington Winegrowers Association executive director Vicky Scharlau talks about the effort being made to help the wine industry protect themselves from wildfire smoke.
Wine Grapes and Wildfire Smoke Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Washington Winegrowers Association executive director Vicky Scharlau talks about the effort being made to help the wine industry protect themselves from wildfire smoke.
Stemilt Family Clinic and Bill to Help Small Meat Packers
The Agribusiness Update
Stemilit Growers celebrates 5th anniversary of family clinic, and Legislation is introduced to help small meat packing facilities compete.
California Wildfires Threaten Wine Grapes and Organic and Climate Change
The Agribusiness Update
The California Farm Bureau reports on wildfires in wine country, and Organic Trade Association advocates for federal support as a means to mitigate climate change.
Alabama & D-SNAP and NPPC on California's Prop 12
The Agribusiness Update
Alabama residents could qualify for USDA's D-SNAP aid, and National Pork Producers Council calling for California's Prop 12 to be declared invalid.