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Seeds for Bees Cover Crops and 4th of July Cookout Costs More
The Agribusiness Update
California farmers planting cover crops in Seeds for Bees program, and your 4th of July cookout is going to cost you more.
Feral Swine Damage Survey and 4th Cookout Costs More
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA's NASS is conducting Feral Swine Damage survey that covers producers in Alabama, Florida, Georgia and South Carolina, and your 4th of July cookout is going to cost more.
Japan's Ethanol Demand and Bill Prohibits China from Buying U.S. Lands
The Agribusiness Update
Japan's commitment to reducing dependence on imported petroleum could boost demand for ethanol, and a bill introduced by Washington Representative Dan Newhouse would prohibit the Chinese government from buying U.S. ag land.
Florida Growers Institute and Senators Call for Energy Independence
The Agribusiness Update
Citrus greening and other diseases are on the agenda for the upcoming Florida Growers Institute, and Farm-State Senators call on White House to improve energy independence.
First Urban Agriculture Meeting and AFBF Calls for Biofuel Production
The Agribusiness Update
USDA hosts first Urban Agriculture Meeting, and American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall calls on President to address energy costs with biofuel production.
4th Cookout and Strawberries
Fruit Grower Report
The 4th of July cookout should cost about the same as last year, unless you eat a lot of strawberries.
SNAP Recipients To Work Plan and Syngenta Buys Farmshots
The Agribusiness Update
USDA looking for input on putting able-bodied adult SNAP recipients back to work, and Syngenta acquires NC-based Farmshots with high-resolution satellite imagery to monitor crop health.
Pleasure Taxation
Food Forethought
Should sugar be compared with the likes of cocaine and heroine?
Dole Recall & Needing Energy Independence
Northwest Report
FOr the second time, Dole has recalled products...and one official says we really need to push for energy independence.
An Old Fashioned Summer
Line on Agriculture
Remembering our youth and the wonderful summertime.
July 2nd & Population in 2050
Northwest Report
A little Independence trivia and looking at the world in 2050 plus Lacy has some thoughts about the good 'ole US of A.