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NPPC Pushes Pork to China and Composting Romaine
The Agribusiness Update
National Pork Production Council says pork could boost ag economy 6% if Chinese tariffs dropped, and U.S. Composting Council urges composting Salinas, California romaine tied to E. coli.
Federal Disaster Relief Available and Dogs Find Deadly Bacteria
The Agribusiness Update
Federal aid is now available for producers facing losses from natural disasters, and trained dogs find fatal bacteria in California citrus groves.
Beekeepers Lose 41% Honey Bees and Prevent Planting Claims
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. Beekeepers lose 41% of their honeybees in a year, and USDA expects a billion dollars in prevent planting claims.
China's Other Proteins and Perdue Applauds Disaster Aid
The Agribusiness Update
China looks to other sources of protein as African Swine Fever decimates hog herds, and Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue applauds Trump Administration's disaster aid package.
Rain Delays Corn Planting and Carrot Truck Smuggles Meth
The Agribusiness Update
Rain is throwing a wrench in corn planting for most in the Midwest, and Carrot truck caught smuggling meth across border from Mexico.
Planting Window Worries and MFP Deadline
The Agribusiness Update
Midwest corn farmers worry about weather as planting window narrows, and Market Facilitation Program paperwork deadline is right around the corner, May 17th.
March Milk Production Down and Pig Farmers Environmental
The Agribusiness Update
March milk production is down even though per cow output higher, and Pig Farmers show environmentally friendly side.
Bayer Fights for Roundup and Tyson Sells Beyond Meat Shares
The Agribusiness Update
Bayer continues fight to defend Roundup, and Tyson sells off shares of Beyond Meat.
Cover Crop Use Up and Walmart Cuts Out Beef Middleman
The Agribusiness Update
The use of cover crops is up 50% in the U.S., and Walmart cuts out meat processor and goes straight to rancher for high quality beef.
Flooding Impact Marginal and Women in Ag Survey AFB
The Agribusiness Update
Midwest flooding could have marginal impact on corn and soy plantings, and American Farm Bureau posts Women in Agriculture survey.
USDA-FDA Fake Meat Oversight and Pork and Beef to Philippines
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA and FDA will team up to regulate the fake meat industry, and record exports of U.S. red meats headed to the Philippines.
Farm Aid for Flooding and Dairy Prices Up Again
The Agribusiness Update
A nonprofit is launching an effort to deliver donated hay to ranchers hit by flooding in Nebraska, and global dairy prices continue to climb.
Midwest Flooding Estimates and Corn Syrup Wars
The Agribusiness Update
Early estimates set Midwest flood damage in the billions, and Corn Syrup war between beer companies goes to court.
African Swine Fever in China and Australian Cattle Drownings
The Agribusiness Update
How bad is the African Swine Fever in China and thousands of cattle drowning in Australian flooding.
2017 Natural Disasters and South Korea Lifts PNW Potato Ban
The Agribusiness Update
2017 Most Destructive and Costly Natural Disasters in U.S. history, and South Korea lifts ban on potatoes from Idaho, Oregon and Washington.
2017 was Year of Ag Mergers and NAFTA Backup for Farmers
The Agribusiness Update
2017 was a year of big Ag-sector mergers, and Farmers looking for backup plan in case NAFTA talks fail.
Texas Cattle Country and Net Beef Sales Up
The Agribusiness Update
Texas Cattle Counties declared disaster areas in wake of Harvey, and USDA reports Net Beef Sales up 54% for week ending Aug 24.
Puget Sound Nearshore Project & Impact on Farms Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Puget Sound Nearshore Ecosystem Restoration Project puts farms in jeopardy in the name of salmon.
Puget Sound Nearshore Project & Impact on Farms Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Puget Sound Nearshore Ecosystem Restoration Project will have big impact on farms in the name of salmon.
Gulf of Mexico "Dead Zone" and Healthcare for Farmers
The Agribusiness Update
Gulf of Mexico "Dead Zone" blamed on weather or agriculture, and new survey shows healthcare top concern of farmers.