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Processed Tomato Incentive and Deputy Ag Secretary Bronagh Steps Down
The Agribusiness Update
Canneries are expected to offer processing tomato growers higher prices to encourage more plantings, and Deputy Ag Secretary Jewel Bronagh announces she will step down.
Processed Tomato Incentive and Deputy Ag Secretary Bronagh Steps Down
The Agribusiness Update
Canneries are expected to offer processing tomato growers higher prices to encourage more plantings, and Deputy Ag Secretary Jewel Bronagh announces she will step down.
Georgia I Farm. I Vote. Campaign and Farm Journal Surveys Carbon Market
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Farm Bureau kicks off 'I Farm. I Vote.' campaign, and Farm Journal Survey shows most farmers concerned about overcoming technical and financial hurdles in carbon markets.
Oregon Farmer Encourages Ag Community to Vote
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Oregon farmer John Iverson says the upcoming election is an important time for agriculture stakeholders to cast their votes!
Accessibility to Dairy in Schools and USDA's Organic Transition Initiative
The Agribusiness Update
As kids head back to school, dairy and nutrition advocates encourage us to remember dairy, and USDA announces new Organic Transition Initiative.
Congress Farm Bill Review and Gas Prices Down Again
The Agribusiness Update
Congress continues its review of next year's Farm Bill, and the National Average gas prices drops below $4.50.
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.
Mexico's Ban on U.S. Potatoes and Healthy Boost in Produce Demand
The Agribusiness Update
Mexico's Supreme Court will vote to remove a ban on fresh U.S. potato imports today, and healthier eating during pandemic has caused boost in produce demand.
Drugs Found in Fresh Carrots and COVID Relief from Congress
The Agribusiness Update
$3-million dollars worth of drugs found in a shipment of fresh carrots from Mexico, and Congress works to pass COVID-19 relief package before year's end.
Georgia Encourages Continued COVID Safety and Organic Federal Support
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia health and ag officials encourage farmers to continue COVID safety measures during fall harvest, and Organic Trade Association advocates for federal support as a means to mitigate climate change.
Corona Beef Buys Up and USDA Encourages Safety
The Agribusiness Update
As people hunker down at home they're buying more beef, and USDA is encouraging visitors to practice safety.
Ag Labor Meeting in D.C. Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
The National Potato Council hosted a meeting of ag groups from across the country in Washington D.C. to stress the importance of ag labor reform.
Ag Labor Meeting in D.C. Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
The National Potato Council hosted a meeting of ag groups from across the country in Washington D.C. to stress the importance of ag labor reform.
Navel Oranges Smaller and Ranchers Tweet President
The Agribusiness Update
California navel oranges are slightly smaller this year, and Ranchers are being encouraged to Tweet President Trump to voice their frustration.