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CPI for Food Higher and SCOTUS New Year Ag Cases
The Agribusiness Update
The Consumer Price Index for food trends higher in November, and Supreme Court could take up several cases the ag industry will be watching closely.
California Christmas Tree Demand and Withdrawal of Horse Protection Act
The Agribusiness Update
Demand is strong for Christmas trees in California, and USDA announces withdrawal of Horse Protection Act regulations.
Cotton Panic over Omicron and Withdrawal of Horse Protection Act
The Agribusiness Update
Uncertainty and panic over the Omicron variant causes the cotton market prices to drop significantly in recent weeks, and USDA announces withdrawal of 2016 proposed rule amending the Horse Protection Act regulations.
PEI Potato Wart Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
For the second time in less than a year, trade has been put on hold due to the detection of Potato Wart in the Canadian province of Prince Edward Island.
PEI Potato Wart Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
For the second time in less than a year, trade has been put on hold due to the detection of Potato Wart in the Canadian province of Prince Edward Island.
USDA on ASF in Haiti and Bayer to Offer Organic Seeds
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service calls discovery of ASF in Haiti unfortunate but not unexpected, and Bayer to offer organically produced vegetable seeds.
Meat-Poultry with Cultured Cells and NFU Wants Famers Heard
The Agribusiness Update
USDA now accepting comments and information regarding the labeling of meat and poultry made from cultured cells, and National Farmers Union calls for farmers to be heard when rewriting WOTUS rules.
Slower Pork Processing Speeds and Vilsack on Market Diversity
The Agribusiness Update
Slower line speeds are now the rule at six pork processing plants under the new system, and Vilsack talks about diversifying our markets instead of narrow focus.
California Ports a Nightmare and USDA's $11.5-million for Smaller Farms
The Agribusiness Update
Ag exporters report shipping farm good through California ports is a nightmare, and USDA announces $11.5-million to help small and medium sized farms become profitable.
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.
Syngenta Buys Valagro and Haze/Smoke Slow Raisin Drying
The Agribusiness Update
Syngenta acquires biologicals company Valagro, and wildfire smoke and haze slow drying of California raisin crop.
CFAP Final Payments and U.S. Beef to South Africa
The Agribusiness Update
CFAP was confusing from the start but ready for final payments, and U.S. beef to Sub-Saharan Africa rises.
Canada Waivers for H-2A and Optimism over Goods to China
The Agribusiness Update
Canada exempts H-2A workers from coronavirus travel bans, and signs of optimism after China buys more ag products.
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.
U.S. Wheat to Kenya and Lemon Prices Down Amid Glut
The Agribusiness Update
USDA clears way for U.S. wheat exports to Kenya, and Lemon prices fall amid over-supply.
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.
