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Declining Workforce Numbers and Tariff Threats - Mexico and EU
The Agribusiness Update
Declining labor force participation are combining to squeeze the U.S. labor supply, and after weeks of negotiations failed to produce a trade deal, President Trump threatened August 1st tariffs for Mexico and EU.
USDA Preference to Women and Minorities Questioned
California Ag Today
A Texas federal judge has temporarily blocked a USDA disaster relief program from giving preferential funding to women and minority farmers.
Buy Local Raspberries Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
It seems BUY LOCAL, or at least American, gets a lot of lip service these days, but Washington Raspberry Commission director Henry Bierlink tells us why it's a good idea.
Buy Local Raspberries Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
It seems BUY LOCAL, or at least American, gets a lot of lip service these days, but Washington Raspberry Commission director Henry Bierlink tells us why it's a good idea.
Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Lawmakers Message to Automakers
The Agribusiness Update
USDA data shows where socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers tend to be, and over 100 lawmakers send letter to automakers expressing concerns over removal of AM radio in future vehicles.
Pistachio Thief and Racial Discrimination Defeat
The Agribusiness Update
A pistachio thief is caught in California, and racial discrimination relief suffers another defeat with Florida judge.
Florida Citrus Association Budget and Pistachio Thief Caught
The Agribusiness Update
The Florida Citrus Association approves preliminary budget for '21-'22, and California pistachio thief caught in Tulare County.
Warnock Tours Georgia Farms and Gray Wolf Delisting
The Agribusiness Update
Senator Raphael Warnock tours half a dozen farms in Southwest Georgia, and no moves from Biden yet on Trump's Gray Wolf delisting.
USDA on Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Gray Wolf Delisting
The Agribusiness Update
USDA's FSA has $2-million for socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers, and Trump's delisting of gray wolves under Biden Administration.
Wheat, Corn, Soy Futures Higher and Disadvantaged Farmers Relief
The Agribusiness Update
Futures are higher for wheat, corn and soy in the latest WASDE report, and House Ag Committee approves $4-billion debt relief for disadvantaged farmers.
Alabama CAFO Permits Streamlined and SNAP Increase Continuation
The Agribusiness Update
The permit process for Alabama CAFOs has been streamlined, and House Ag Committee proposes continuation of 15% increase in SNAP benefits.
Valentine Flower Demand and Continuation of SNAP Benefit Increase
The Agribusiness Update
Valentine flower demand is high, and House Ag Committee proposes continuation of 15% SNAP benefit increase.
Disadvantaged & Veteran Producers and USDA Assists Ethanol Sales
The Agribusiness Update
USDA allocates $19.1-million in grants for Socially Disadvantaged and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers, and $22-million in grants to increase American ethanol and biodiesel sales.
NPPC Hails Foot N' Mouth Vaccine and Citrus Greening Control
The Agribusiness Update
NPPC is hailing the USDA purchase of Foot n Mouth disease vaccine, and University of California research finds citrus greening control.
USDA Funds Vet Farmers and DOL Improves H-2A
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA funding socially disadvantaged veteran farmers, and Dept. of Labor proposes improvements to H-2A program.
China Buys More U.S. Soybeans and Another Roundup Verdict
The Agribusiness Update
China is buying more U.S. Soybeans, and a jury finds Bayer must pay man $80-million dollars for Roundup-caused cancer.
Buy Local-Raspberries Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Buying local, or at least American, could go a long way in helping raspberry and other specialty crop growers stay in business.
Buy Local-Raspberries Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Buying local, or at least American, could go a long way in helping raspberry and other specialty crop growers stay in business.
Microsoft's Connect Americans Now Pt 3
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Microsoft gets behind "Connect Americans Now" rural broadband organization.
Microsoft's Connect Americans Now Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Microsoft gets behind "Connect Americans Now" rural broadband organization.