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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.
$92.2-Million in COVID Relief and USDA Agencies Staying in Kansas City
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA is making $92.2-million available for COVID relief, and two USDA agencies will remain in Kansas City rather than moving back to D.C.
California Cherry Outlook Good and Farmers Buying More Land
The Agribusiness Update
California cherry crop prospects look good for 2021, and Farmers are buying and selling more land in first six months of fiscal year.
Vilsack Returns to USDA and Florida DofA Relief Deadline Reminder
The Agribusiness Update
President-elect Joe Biden is bringing back former Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack to head USDA, and Florida Dept. of Agriculture reminding producers of upcoming deadlines for USDA assistance programs.
Georgia Rep Seeks House Ag Chair and Small & Large Dairy Costs
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Representative David Scott is seeking House Ag Committee Chairman post, and USDA data shows two-fold difference in economic cost of producing milk between largest and smallest dairies.
Sally Relief for Florida Farmers and Soybean Exports to Brazil
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Commissioner Fried calls on USDA for Hurricane Sally disaster relief, and the surprising exports of U.S. soybeans to Brazil.
Seed Packet Warning and CFAP Deadline
The Agribusiness Update
A warning to anyone receiving unsolicited seeds in the mail, and the deadline for Coronavirus Food Assistance Program payments is August 28th.
Seed Packet Warning and CFAP Deadline
The Agribusiness Update
A warning to anyone receiving unsolicited seeds in the mail, and the deadline for Coronavirus Food Assistance Program payments is August 28th.
Colorado Ag Commissioner 3
Colorado Ag Today
A Soil Health Initiative is on Commissioner Kate Greenberg's list.