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Wine Leftovers Health Benefits and U.S. Beef Gains EU Access
The Agribusiness Update
UC-Davis studies show wine making leftovers could benefit human health, and U.S. beef gains access in European Union.
Georgia Burn Ban and U.S. Beef Gains EU Access
The Agribusiness Update
A ban on outdoor burning began May 1 in 54 Georgia counties, and U.S. beef gains additional access in European Union.
60-day Deadline for Chlorpyrifos and Meth Found in Strawberries
The Agribusiness Update
A federal appeals court has given the EPA 60 days to either ban chlorpyrifos or set newer-safer exposure exposure levels, and Border Patrol discovers $82.5 million dollars worth of meth hidden in fresh strawberry shipment from Mexico.
Farmers Borrowing Less and Tractor Sales Soar
The Agribusiness Update
With pandemic aid in their hands, farmers are borrowing less for operating expenses, and Tractor sales in March soar.
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.
Beef-Pork Exports Down and 4-H Applauds Broadband Infrastructure
The Agribusiness Update
February exports of U.S. beef and pork remained below last year's rapid pace, and National 4-H applauds Biden's Build Back Better plan that includes rural broadband.
Farm Workforce Modernization Act Vote and Climate-Smart Agriculture
The Agribusiness Update
A House vote is expected this month on the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, and USDA is looking for public input on Climate-Smart Agriculture.
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.
USDA Wildland Fire Cabinet and Federal Water Infrastructure Package
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Perdue applauds USDA Interagency Wildland Fire Subcabinet, and Western state push for water projects in future infrastructure packages.
USDA $5.5-million for Florida Pest Detection and Federal Water Infrastructure Package
The Agribusiness Update
USDA allocates $5.5-million for pest detection and surveillance, and Western State push for water infrastructure funding in future packages.
Feed Costs Higher in 2021 and Lincoln Leaders Program Applications
The Agribusiness Update
Animal feed prices expected to jump 12% in 2021, and USDA accepting 2021 Lincoln Leaders Program fellowship applications.
Beef Labeling and Advertising Lawsuit and Dairy Exports Higher
The Agribusiness Update
R-CALF files brief to prevent "Federal Meat Inspection Act" from governing both beef labeling and advertising, and despite pandemic, dairy exports near record rates.
Water Usage Down and China and 14 Others Sign New Trade Agreement
The Agribusiness Update
Water usage for U.S. Agriculture decreased for most crops between 1995 and 2010, and China and 14 other nations sign world's larges trade agreement ... without the U.S.
Wolf Delisting Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The federal government has removed the Gray Wolf from the Endangered Species List, which is seen as a good move by many in Washington agriculture.
Wolf Delisting Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The federal government has removed the Gray Wolf from the Endangered Species List, which is seen as a good move by many in Washington agriculture.
Wolf Delisting Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The federal government has removed the Gray Wolf from the Endangered Species List, which is seen as a good move by many in Washington agriculture.
UF Citrus Greening Research and CFAP-2 First Month Payments
The Agribusiness Update
University of Florida researchers looking for answers to citrus greening disease, and first month of CFAP-2 payments.
AFBF 2021 Convention Goes Virtual and Expanding 2 California Reservoirs
The Agribusiness Update
American Farm Bureau Federation's 102nd Annual Convention will be held virtually thanks to COVID, and expanding two federal reservoirs in California would help the state's aging water system.