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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.
Challenges from Transportation to Pollination
California Ag Today
Labor and water continue to be important issues for California farmers and ranchers.
Ladybugs Pt 3
Fruit Grower Report
The Ladybug business is flourishing for one northwest distributor.
Ladybugs Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
The Ladybug business is flourishing for one northwest distributor.
Ladybugs Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
The Ladybug business is flourishing for one northwest distributor.
Supply Chain Research and Mexico's Ban on U.S. Potatoes
The Agribusiness Update
The University of Florida is one of five schools researching ways to keep supply chain moving in future crises, and Mexico's Supreme Court votes today on removing a ban on U.S. fresh potato imports.
AFBF Wants Better NASS Reporting and Non-Family Farms Growing
The Agribusiness Update
American Farm Bureau Federation is calling on the USDA's National Ag Statistic Services to improve transparency and accuracy, and while family farms are still the standard - non-family farms are increasing their numbers.
Farm Finance Advice from the Expert
Southeast Regional Ag News
Farm Finance Advice from the Expert
Farmers For Trump Survey and California Beekeepers in Wildfires
The Agribusiness Update
A new survey shows 75% of farmers would vote for President Trump if the election was held today, and California beekeepers struggling amid smoke from wildfires.
FFA Convention Canceled and Borden Dairy Sold
The Agribusiness Update
National FFA announce cancelation of 2020 Convention and Expo, and Borden Dairy is sold.
USDA Food Box Contracts and USTR "Ready" for USMCA
The Agribusiness Update
USDA is offering contracts for Food Box Program to companies passed over in first round, and USTR Robert Lighthizer says he's "ready to go" for July 1 USMCA implementation.
Pear Storage
Fruit Grower Report
Pear Bureau Northwest has long promoted the idea of ripening pears, but in this coronavirus reality we live in today storing them after ripening is important too.
Tyson Invests in COVID-19 and USMEF on Exports to Canada
The Agribusiness Update
Tyson Foods will distribute roughly $60-million in bonuses for front line workers during coronavirus, and USMEF hails meat exports to Canada.
More Bees for Almonds and Farmer Optimism Higher
The Agribusiness Update
California almond growers bringing in 600,000 more bee hives for pollination, and farmer optimism continues to grow.
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.
Potato Exports Higher and Louis Dreyfus Layoffs
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. potato exports higher in the first quarter of the 2019-2020 marketing year.
Embracing Ag Technology Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
It's not easy, but if you're not embracing the technology available to agriculture, Chad Colby of Colby AgTech says you'll be left behind.