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Ag Chair Scott on Supply Chain and Carbon Robotics Kills Weeds
The Agribusiness Update
Concerns over supply chain challenges for farmers grows in Congress, and Carbon Robotics may be the future of weed problems in agriculture.
Prunes for Women's Cardio Health and NPPC on Labor Shortage
The Agribusiness Update
Eating prunes appear to help women improve their cardiovascular health, and NPPC launches campaign highlighting the vital role of foreign workers across pork industry.
Deputy Secretary Presser Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Just a few weeks into her new job, USDA Deputy Secretary, Dr. Jewel Bronaugh takes questions about the USDA's $4-billion investment into agriculture.
Deputy Secretary Presser Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Just a few weeks into her new job, USDA Deputy Secretary, Dr. Jewel Bronaugh takes questions about the USDA's $4-billion investment into agriculture.
Drought Help Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Recent rains offer a little relief for Northwest drought conditions.
Drought Help Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Recent rains offer a little relief for Northwest drought conditions.
Alabama Ag Law Pathway and JBS Ransomeware Attack
The Agribusiness Update
Faulkner University and Alabama Farmers Federation launch Ag Law Pathway program, and JBS processing knocked out temporarily in ransomeware attack by Russian hackers.
Thanksgiving Meal Prices Down and Alabama in Round 2 of Revive Plus
The Agribusiness Update
AFBF's cost survey shows Thanksgiving meal prices down in 2020, and Alabama moves to Round 2 of the "Revive Plus" grant program for COVID-impacted businesses.
Washington Apple Week and NCBA Expanding Processing Capacity
The Agribusiness Update
This is the 2nd Annual Washington Apple Week and NCBA behind a push to expand beef processing capacity in 2021 up to 5-6 thousand head daily.
Smoke Testing in Wine Grapes at OSU Pt 3
Fruit Grower Report
Oregon State University researchers are testing samples of Oregon wine grapes to try and determine the extent of the damage caused by wildfire smoke.
Smoke Testing in Wine Grapes at OSU Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Oregon State University researchers are testing samples of Oregon wine grapes to try and determine the extent of the damage caused by wildfire smoke.
Smoke Testing in Wine Grapes at OSU Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Oregon State University researchers are testing samples of Oregon wine grapes to try and determine the extent of the damage caused by 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.
Cargill Buys Soy Plant in China and $1-billion for Farmers to Families Food Box Program
The Agribusiness Update
Cargill acquires soy processing plant in China, and $1-billion added to Farmers to Families Food Box Program.
FFA Numbers Hit Record High and Schools Buy Food Differently
The Agribusiness Update
FFA membership numbers reach all-time high, and Schools are buying food differently amid COVID-19 pandemic.
USDA Nutrition Program and Perdue on Meat Packing 95%
The Agribusiness Update
USDA extends child nutrition program nationwide, and Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue announces meatpacking plants are back to 9 5% average capacity.
Grocery Food Prices Up and Cattle Feedlots Low on Space
The Agribusiness Update
Retail food prices are creeping up as plant closures pinch supply, and Cattle feedlots are running out of space.
Lost Markets-Off Farm Income and Meat Processing Problems
The Agribusiness Update
California farmers reporting loss of markets and off-farm income, and Meat processing slowdown are causing supply issues.
Okanagan Fruit Donated and Meat Production Labor
The Agribusiness Update
BC-based Okanagan Specialty Fruits donates apples to Feeding America, and beef, pork, poultry production could be hit with labor availability.