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California Food Assistance and H-2A Worker Increase
The Agribusiness Update
California-grown food assistance during pandemic, and H-2A worker positions increase fivefold in 14 years.
China & Phase 1 Commitments and U.S.-U.K. Negotiations
The Agribusiness Update
Trump Administration applauds China's commitment to meet Phase 1 obligations during pandemic, and trade negotiations continue between U.S. and the U.K., and include agriculture.
Avocados Recover and U.S.-U.K. Trade Talks Begin
The Agribusiness Update
California avocados recover after a rough few weeks, and trade talks begin between the U.S. and U.K.
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.
Food Waste
California Ag Today
We typically waste about ⅓ of all of the calories that farmers produce, and the pandemic has likely made that number even higher.
Okanagan Fruit Donated and Meat Production Labor
The Agribusiness Update
BC-based Okanagan Specialty Fruits donates apples to Feeding America, and beef, pork, poultry production could be hit with labor availability.
Nursery Food Plants Soar and Ag Econ Barometer Plummets
The Agribusiness Update
Retail demand for food plants at nurseries skyrocket, and Ag Economic Barometer plummets in March.
Don't Fear Fruits and Veggies, and USDA Still Open
The Agribusiness Update
Don't let the fear of COVID-19 keep you from buying fresh fruits and vegetables, and USDA wants public to know they're still open for business.
California Asparagus Plummets and USDA Automation Investment
The Agribusiness Update
California asparagus acreage plummets, and USDA investing in ag automation as answer to labor shortage.
Legislation Adds Ag Inspectors and Exports of Fruit Down-Veggies Up
The Agribusiness Update
Legislation to keep agricultural pests and diseases out of the U.S. would see a boost if passed, and exports of fresh fruits were down 6% in 2019 but vegetables were up 4%.
Flavonols Help Alzheimers and Trump Budge Worries NFU
The Agribusiness Update
Flavonols found to help for Alzheimers, and Trump 2021 budget worries National Farmers Union.
PNW to Supplement California Crops and U.S. Ag Exports 2019
The Agribusiness Update
Studies are underway to see if Washington's Columbia Basin could replace some of California's crop production hit by climate change, and U.S. Ag Exports down slightly in 2019.
USDA School Meal Changes and Trump Popularity Poll
The Agribusiness Update
USDA proposes changes to school meal programs, and Trump's popularity climbs to new highs in Farm Journal Pulse Poll.
Tariffs on EU Exports to U.S. and Russian Soy to China
The Agribusiness Update
25% tariffs coming for EU exports to U.S., and Russian soybean talks with China.
Sept. Nat'l Fruits & Veggies Month and DFA's Plant-based Beverage
The Agribusiness Update
September is National Fruits & Veggies Month, and mixed reaction to Dairy Farmer's of America creating plant-based beverage.
Food Insecure Falling and Proposed 3-Hr Trucker Break
The Agribusiness Update
USDA analysis calls for the world's food-insecure population to fall, and a proposed 3-hr "off the clock" rule for trucking delays welcomed news for drivers.
Organics in Canada and China Suspends U.S. Ag Purchases
The Agribusiness Update
Organic fruits and vegetables demand growing in Canada, and Chinese government suspends purchases of U.S. ag products.
Pears and Health Benefits
Fruit Grower Report
It's probably not shocking news, but Northwest Pears are chalk full of health benefits!
Mexico Tomato Tariff and U.S. Beef to Korea Record
The Agribusiness Update
Mexico tomatoes to U.S. hit with 17.5% tariff, and U.S. beef to South Korea hits record high.