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Vilsack Confirmed and Pilgrims Pride Guilty of Price Fixing
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack was confirmed overwhelmingly by the Senate, and Pilgrims Pride pleads guilty in price fixing scheme.
Vilsack Confirmed and Pilgrims Pride Guilty of Price Fixing
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack was confirmed in a Senate vote overwhelmingly, and Pilgrim's Pride pleads guilty in a price fixing scheme.
Farmers Support Trump and Tariffs on EU Cheese
The Agribusiness Update
79% of U.S. farmers still support Trump, and President threatens tariffs of European cheese.
Water and Potatoes Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Potato Growers that rely on the Odessa aquifer may be running out of water.
Water and Potatoes Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Potato growers that rely on the Odessa aquifer may be running out of water.
Beef Promoted in Japan and USDA's First Planting Estimates
The Agribusiness Update
USMEF in Japan to promote bigger steaks, and USDA is out with first planting estimates.
Bayer's Monsanto Takeover Devalued and Perdue on Crop Insurance
The Agribusiness Update
Bayer reduces value of Monsanto takeover by $2.5-billion, and Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue insists crop insurance still high priority in 2018 Farm Bill.
Branstad Confirmed as Ambassador to China and Cuts to Crop Insurance
The Agribusiness Update
Iowa Governor Branstad confirmed as Ambassador to China, and Trump budget includes cuts to crop insurance.
Trump and Xi Make Trade Pact and Lighthizer Confirmed
The Agribusiness Update
Presidents Trump and Xi make trade pact to move beef and chicken exports, and Lighthizer confirmed by Senate as U.S. Trade Representative.
Perry Sworn as Secretary of Energy and First Cases of Bird Flu
The Agribusiness Update
Rick Perry Confirmed as Energy Secretary, and First 2017 cases of Bird Flu found in Tennessee Chickens
Trump Address to Congress and Zinke Confirmed
The Agribusiness Update
President Trump gives first address to Congress, and Ryan Zinke confirmed as Interior Secretary