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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
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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
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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.
Negotiations with India and New Strawberry Variety
The Agribusiness Update
President Trump is talking trade with officials from India, and a new, better strawberry variety released.
Grads Look at Ag Careers and USDA to Kansas City
The Agribusiness Update
It's graduation season with many considering careers in agriculture, and USDA look to move two offices to Kansas City.
Mexico Deal and Ag, and Fresh Cut Melons Trend
The Agribusiness Update
President claims his deal with Mexico include U.S. ag products, and Fresh cut melons are the latest trend for millennial market.
USDA Prepares for ASF Defense and Perdue on 232 Tariffs
The Agribusiness Update
USDA works on defense of African Swine Fever, and Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue applauds removal of steel and aluminum tariffs on Canada and Mexico.
Hogs Cash-Futures Up and ASF Trained Dogs
The Agribusiness Update
African Swine Fever drives cash and futures hogs prices higher, and USDA trains dogs to sniff out ASF.
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.
Livestock Brand Inspection
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
House passes bill that would allow for the shutting down of the Livestock Branding and Inspection Program if it keeps losing money.
Gov't Meat Inspectors Working and Legal Immigrant Workers
The Agribusiness Update
Government meat inspectors are working in spite of shutdown, and Legislation would open new avenue for legal status for immigrant workers.
More Virulent Newcastle Disease and Trump Talks to AFBF
The Agribusiness Update
USDA finds more virulent Newcastle disease in California commercial chickens flock, and President addresses American Farm Bureau Federation convention.
CDC Food Safety Tips and Perdue Thanks Santa
The Agribusiness Update
CDC offers food safety tips for holidays, and Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue thanks Santa for thoughtful and responsible gift giving.