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ASF Risk in U.S. Hog Herd and Kwik Lok's New Eco Lok
The Agribusiness Update
A look into risk of African Swine Fever in U.S. hog herd, and Union Gap-based Kwik Lok introduces new Eco-Lok bag closure made with renewable starch from potatoes and corn.
Cali Avacado Estimates Up and China Pork Prices Higher
The Agribusiness Update
Estimates for this year's California avocado crop higher than earlier numbers, and ASF pushes Chinese pork prices up.
U.S. Tree Fruit Production Up and AFS Pork Impact
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. tree fruit production is higher, and African Swine Fever's impacts on pork industry could last a long time.
U.S. Pork has Best Month and ASF in Philappines
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. Pork posts the best ever July exports, and African Swine Fever found in several Philippine pig herds.
Plastic Packaging Survey and New China Tariffs
The Agribusiness Update
A new survey shows most people prefer or don't mind buying food in plastic packaging, and China to impose new retaliatory tariffs.
U.S. Beef to the Philippines and Dairies Fewer-States Same
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. Meat Export Federation reports on U.S. beef demand in the Philippines, and Dairies are fewer, but the states where they are remain pretty much the same.
U.S. Beef on Japan and Tariffs and U.S. Organic Sales Record
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. Beef producers celebrate May 17th trade deal with Japan and removal of steel-aluminum tariffs, and U.S. Organic set sales record.
PETA Speciesism and Microsoft Broadband Campaign
The Agribusiness Update
PETA calling for end to "speciesism" in our speech, and Microsoft working to connect more rural Americans with "Airband Initiative."
Chinese Ag Espionage and U.S. Dairy Like USMCA
The Agribusiness Update
Chinese espionage has links to U.S. agriculture, and U.S. Dairy industry likes USMCA.
U.S.-Canada Trade Deal and Dairy Vs Plant-based Products
The Agribusiness Update
Eleventh-hour deal brings meeting of the minds for U.S.-Canada trade deal, and FDA moving forward with possible changes to prevent plant-based products from using dairy names.
Compostible Bioplastics and Romaine E.coli Culprit
The Agribusiness Update
Agriculture could have solution to petroleum-based plastics in the form of compostable bioplastics, and Romaine E.coli cause traced to irrigation water.
G7 Ends With Dairy Dispute and Ag Census Reminder
The Agribusiness Update
G7 Summit ends with Trump tirade over Canadian Dairy, and Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue gives last call for Ag Census questionnaire.
Ag Census Last Chance
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
NASS making 'last call' for Census of Agriculture data.
Forest Health Legislation
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Representative Dan Newhouse talks about legislation to fund forest management and curtail wildfire borrowing.
Arkansas Bans Dicamba and Big Ag-Commodity Merger In Works
The Agribusiness Update
Arkansas legislators make it official and ban dicamba, and Ag-Commodity trading landscape could change with ADM Bunge merger.
Price Elasticity Tool
Colorado Ag Today
Potato producers and shippers can now experiment online with price elasticity for various types of spuds.
Ban On Single-Use Plastic Bags
Food Forethought
California has taken the plunge, becoming the first state to officially ban single-use plastic bags.
No FEMA Support & Food Price Hikes
Northwest Report
Washington's Governor is trying to find support for fire victims...food prices on some items keeps going up...and Lacy takes on the bag!
Recycling Motivations
Food Forethought
It's a simple fact that most people will ask "what's in it for me" when they are asked to help out the environment.
Ban the Bag & Benefits of Farmers Markets
Northwest Report
A bag ban seems to have fizzled...and benefits of farmers markets.