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Southern Rust in Georgia Corn and Smithfield Foods to Shut California Plant
The Agribusiness Update
Southern rust has been confirmed on two South Georgia corn fields, and Smithfield Foods announces plan to shut down all harvest and processing operations at Vernon, California plant.
Bird Flu Found in Domestic Georgia Flock and 2022 Census of Agriculture
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The first case of bird flu in a domestic flock was found in Georgia, and ag producers have until June 30 to sign up to receive 2022 Census of Agriculture.
Bird Flu Found in Carolinas and Vilsack on Supply Chain Challenges
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Two more cases of Bird Flu are found in North and South Carolina, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack looks at the supply chain challenges and what USDA has done.
Fried on Unfair Foreign Trade and USTR Ag Trade Negotiator
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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.
Food Insecurity and China's Record Wheat Imports
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A new report shows more than one in 10 U.S. households experienced food insecurity in 2020, and China's wheat imports hit highest level in more than 20 years.
USDA Relief for Timber Industry and ASF in Dominican Republic
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The timber industry can now apply for USDA relief from pandemic losses, and African Swine Fever confirmed in Dominican Republic.
ASF Confirmed in Dominican Republic and Grassley on Small Livestock Producers
The Agribusiness Update
African Swine Fever cases confirmed in Dominican Republic, and Senator Chuck Grassley looks to level playing field for smaller livestock producers.
Scott Warns of Inheritance Tax and First 2021 Asian Giant Hornet Found
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House Ag Chair David Scott warns Biden's inheritance tax would cost farmers a lot, the first 2021 Asian Giant Hornet has been found in Washington state.
Vilsack Confirmed and Pilgrims Pride Guilty of Price Fixing
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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