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COVID-19 and the Ocean Transportation Supply Chain
Southeast Regional Ag News
Robbie Minnich, National Cotton Council, outlines findings in a recent report from Federal Maritime commissioner Rebecca Dye.
Florida Starter Seed Packets and World Food Prices Down in April
The Agribusiness Update
The Florida Department of Agriculture is providing free starter seed packets as part of the Unity Gardens Initiative, and World food prices down slightly in April.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and Ag Economy Barometer Rises
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia agriculture promotes Mental Health Awareness Month in May, and Ag Economy Barometer rises in April.
USDA Grants Florida Disaster Aid and Farm Share of Food Dollar
The Agribusiness Update
USDA grants Florida disaster relief for freezing temps, and farm share of food dollar goes up one cent in 2020.
Fried Applauds USDA Fertilizer Investment and U.S. Beef Exports Remain High
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Ag Commissioner Nikki Fried applauds the USDA investment in U.S. fertilizer production, and U.S. Beef Exports remain high.
Fried Applauds Disaster Relief and U.S. Ag Sets Annual Export Record
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Ag Commissioner Nikki Fried writes Vilsack in support of disaster designation following recent freezing temps, and American Agricultural Industry posts highest annual export levels on record.
Florida School Meals Get USDA Bump and Tractor-Combine Sales Higher
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Ag Commissioner Nikki Fried welcomes USDA funds to alleviate supply chain issues for school meals, and Tractor and Combine sales higher year-over-year.
Florida Ag Innovation Summit and USDA Helps Hog Producers
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Ag Commissioner Nikki Fried announces second Florida Ag Innovation Summit, and USDA program assists hog producers.
Fried on Unfair Foreign Trade and USTR Ag Trade Negotiator
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Ag Commissioner calls on USDA for federal action on unfair foreign trade practices that are hurting domestic produce industry, and USTR Trade Negotiator Elaine Trevino is still unconfirmed.
La Nina Back for Second Year and USDA $1.15-billion ReConnect Program
The Agribusiness Update
Farmers across the country prepare for second straight year of La Nina winters, and USDA makes $1.15-billion available for rural America and the ReConnect program.
Florida Citrus Forecast and U.S. & Mexico Ag Secretaries Meet
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA is out with Florida citrus forecast, and Ag Secretaries from the U.S. and Mexico meet in Iowa.
Hundley to Florida Ag HOF and Average U.S. Gas Prices Down
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Ag Commissioner Fried announces John L. Hundley 2022 Florida Ag Hall of Fame inductee, and Average U.S. Gas Price is down slightly.
Fried on CFAP2 Applications and Vilsack on African Swine Fever
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Ag Commissioner Nikki Fried encourages CFAP2 applications, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack urges everyone to be informed about African Swine Fever.
Mexican Imports to Florida and Apples Top Consumed Fruit
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Ag Commissioner Nikki Fried concerned about Mexican produce imports to Florida, and apples continue to hold the top spot as most consumed fruit.
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.
Florida Sends Firefighters West and ASF Efforts in Dominican Republic
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Ag Commission Nikki Fried deploys firefighters west to battle wildfires, and efforts are underway in the Dominican Republic to prevent the spread of African Swine Fever to U.S. shores.
Florida Fuel Plan for Hurricane Season and Vilsack Promises More Relief
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Ag Commissioner Nikki Fried encouraging a fuel plan for hurricane season, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says more pandemic relief is on the way.
Florida's Farmworker Advisory Council and Vilsack on Market Diversity
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Ag Commissioner Nikki Fried announces state's first Farmworker Advisory Council, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack urges diversifying our market instead of focusing on just a couple.
Gary Black to Run for Senate and USDA Payments to Farmers of Color
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Ag Commissioner Gary Black announces a run for Senate, and a Wisconsin judge puts temporary restraining order on USDA payments to farmers of color.