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California Pistachio Production and Colorado Animal-Cruelty Initiative
The Agribusiness Update
Pistachio production in California pumping billions into economy, and beef industry watches Colorado animal-cruelty initiative closely.
Newest Florida Blueberry and Colorado Animal-Cruelty Initiative
The Agribusiness Update
April blueberries are out in Florida where the newest "Sentinel" blueberry debuts, and ranchers keep wary eye on Colorado animal-cruelty initiative.
Food Packaging Not Spreading COVID and China's Meat Demand
The Agribusiness Update
A year after the pandemic broke out there is still no evidence that food or food packaging will spread COVID-19 virus, and China's demand for meat expected to continue.
Farm Labor Lawsuit Pt 3
Fruit Grower Report
The Washington Farm Bureau and WAFLA have joined forces to sue the state for not updating the emergency regulations set up, nearly a year ago, to protect farmworkers from the COVID-19 virus.
Farm Labor Lawsuit Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
The Washington Farm Bureau and WAFLA have joined forces to sue the state for not updating the emergency regulations set up, nearly a year ago, to protect farmworkers from the COVID-19 virus.
Farm Labor Lawsuit Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
The Washington Farm Bureau and WAFLA have joined forces to sue the state for not updating the emergency regulations set up, nearly a year ago, to protect farmworkers from the COVID-19 virus.
Mental Health Ag Survey and Farmers to Families Food Box Program
The Agribusiness Update
American Farm Bureau survey finds mental health in agriculture is worse during pandemic, and USDA collects more food for Farmers to Families Food Box Program.
Gebbers Farms Fined Pt 3
Fruit Grower Report
Okanogan County's Gebbers Farms has been fined $2-million dollars for what State L&I claims were more than two dozen violations of Coronavirus safety rules.
Gebbers Farms Fined Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Okanogan County's Gebbers Farms has been fined $2-million dollars for what State L&I claims were more than two dozen violations of Coronavirus safety rules.
Gebbers Farms Fined Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Okanogan County's Gebbers Farms has been fined $2-million dollars for what State L&I claims were more than two dozen violations of Coronavirus safety rules.
China Boosts Meat Supply and Organic Blueberry Sales
The Agribusiness Update
China releases more meat from state reserves to boost supply ahead of Lunar New Year, and Organic Blueberry sales make up large percentage of organic produce sales.
The Emergency Wildfire and Public Safety Act of 2020
Farm of the Future
The Emergency Wildfire and Public Safety Act of 2020
California Wildfire Prevention and USDA Emergency Benefits
The Agribusiness Update
Some California wildfire prevention is scaled back due to pandemic, and USDA announces emergency benefit increases reach $2-billion per month for SNAP.
Truck Driver Hours Waived and Alternative to Restaurant Customers
The Agribusiness Update
The hours of service rules for truck drivers delivering food and other necessary supplies have been waived, and food producers looking for alternate customers after restaurants closed by coronavirus.
Bayer Sustainability and USDA Preps For African Swine Fever
The Agribusiness Update
Bayer is focusing on sustainability with three new commitments, and USDA making preparations for African Swine Fever should it come to the U.S.
Do We Have A Drought
Fruit Grower Report
Governor Inslee declares a "Drought Emergency" across nearly half the state, but is it really and emergency?
Do We Have A Drought "Emergency"? Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Governor Inslee declares a "Drought Emergency" across nearly half the state, but is it really and emergency?
Drought Emergency? Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Is Washington state really having a "Drought Emergency" and is climate change responsible for our wildfires?
Drought Emergency? Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Is Washington state really having a "Drought Emergency"?
USDA Trade Assistance and USMCA Overshadowed
The Agribusiness Update
USDA scrambles to put together trade assistance package for producers hit by stalled talks with China, and trade war with China pushes USMCA ratification into the background.