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$1-billion for Emergency Food Assistance and AFBF on Undocumented Immigrants
The Agribusiness Update
USDA is investing another $1-billion dollars for the Emergency Food Assistance Program, and American Farm Bureau Federation urges Biden Administration to address surge of undocumented immigrants crossing border.
Cooperatives for Local Food
Farm of the Future
California ranchers form a new coop with the specific purpose of building local meat processing capabilities.
Georgia Farm Passport Program and USTR Tai & Tough Trade with China
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Farm Bureau announces the 2021 Farm Passport Program, and new USTR Katherine Tai talks tough trade with China.
Absent Landlords and PMA's In-Person Foodservice Conference
The Agribusiness Update
USDA says majority of rented farmland is owned by landlords who don't farm, and the Produce Marketing Association schedules IN PERSON Foodservice Conference for July.
Taste Washington Wine Month Pt 3
Fruit Grower Report
It will have a decidedly different look to it, but Taste Washington Wine Month is here for the entire month of March.
Taste Washington Wine Month Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
It will have a decidedly different look to it, but Taste Washington Wine Month is here for the entire month of March.
Taste Washington Wine Month Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
It will have a decidedly different look to it, but Taste Washington Wine Month is here for the entire month of March.
Retail Potato Sales Higher and Net Farm Income Forecast Lower
The Agribusiness Update
With more people cooking from home in 2020, retail potato sales jumped 16%, and USDA forecasts that Net Farm Income will be 8.1% in 2021.
Retail Potato Sales Higher and Net Farm Income Forecast Lower
The Agribusiness Update
With more people cooking from home in 2020, retail potato sales jumped 16%, and USDA forecasts that Net Farm Income will be 8.1% in 2021.
Bay Area Ranchers Form Cooperative
California Ag Today
The Bay Area Ranchers Co-op, or Bar-C is a new cooperative designed to provide meat processing for its 17 ranch members.
American Robotics FAA Approval and BASF's Teraxxa Launched
The Agribusiness Update
American Robotics gets first FAA approval for drone operations without operators on-site, and BASF launches Teraxxa for wireworm treatment.
AskUSDA Launched and Second-ever USDA Food Marketing Survey
The Agribusiness Update
USDA launches AskUSDA to make communications with the public more efficient and less frustrating, and USDA's NASS to conduct the second-ever food marketing survery in December.
USDA Extends School Lunches and Ceres Imaging Tree Fruit and Nuts
The Agribusiness Update
USDA extends the free school lunch and breakfast program through the end of the year, and Ceres Imaging brings plant level insights to fruit and nut orchards.
Stemilt Family Clinic and Bill to Help Small Meat Packers
The Agribusiness Update
Stemilit Growers celebrates 5th anniversary of family clinic, and Legislation is introduced to help small meat packing facilities compete.
Strong Demand for Locally-Grown Food
Southeast Regional Ag News
Kyle and Caroline Lewallen founded TexGa Farms in Northeast Georgia to raise beef cattle and hogs for local restaurants.
NPPC Hails Foot N' Mouth Vaccine and Citrus Greening Control
The Agribusiness Update
NPPC is hailing the USDA purchase of Foot n Mouth disease vaccine, and University of California research finds citrus greening control.
Consumer Buying Habits and Vital Wines Healthcare
The Agribusiness Update
COVID-19 is changing the buying habits of California consumers, and Vital Wines deal gives healthcare workers wine when you buy.
Milk Prices Take a Hit and Farmers Markets Closing
The Agribusiness Update
Analysts expect milk prices to take a downward tilt thanks to coronavirus, and the pandemic is also putting many farmers markets out of business.
California Farmer Finds Market in Food Service
California Ag Today
Michael Bosworth is a 5th generation California Rice Farmer in Rio Oso who distributes local products to food service providers.
PNW Christmas Trees Pt 12
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Christmas trees grown right here in the Pacific Northwest.