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Fried Applauds SNAP Increase and NCBA Convention Wraps Up
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Ag Commissioner Nikki Fried applauds USDA's re-evaluation and increase of SNAP benefits, and NCBA convention held in Nashville where beef demand was the hot topic.
California Almond Crop Drops and Bayer's SCOTUS Roundup Appeal
The Agribusiness Update
California's almond crop estimated at 10% lower than last year's record, and Bayer asks U.S. Supreme Court to overturn verdict on Roundup as cancer cause.
Organic Demand Up and SNAP Benefits Increase
The Agribusiness Update
Pandemic changes boost demand for organic products, and SNAP benefits get re-evaluated and increases on the way.
FBB President Hoblick Retires and SNAP Benefits Increase
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Farm Bureau President John Hoblick announces his retirement, and USDA re-evaluates Thrifty Food Plan which leads to increase in SNAP benefits.
Farm Real Estate Values Up and USDA Invests in Rural Health Care
The Agribusiness Update
Farm real estate values in Southeast grow higher, and USDA invests $500-million to help improve rural health care.
Bronaugh Hits Ground Running Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Newly appointed USDA Under Secretary Dr. Jewel Bronaugh hits the ground running in her first weeks on the job.
Bronaugh Hits Ground Running Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Newly appointed USDA Under Secretary Dr. Jewel Bronaugh hits the ground running in her first weeks on the job.
Model Orchard Shows Latest in Nutrition Management
California Ag Today
Almond growers now have a way to see how new nutrition programs perform on a commercial scale orchard.
Thieves Use Drones in California and Cosmic Crisp Volume Soars
The Agribusiness Update
Thieves in California using drones to find and steal farm equipment, and Cosmic Crisp volume and sales climbing quickly.
Georgia Storms Hit Crops and Cosmic Crisp Volume Soars
The Agribusiness Update
A series of storms last week brought thunder, rain, tornados, and hail to several Georgia counties, and Cosmic Crisp apple volume continues to climb its way to the top.
Farmers Borrowing Less and Tractor Sales Soar
The Agribusiness Update
With pandemic aid in their hands, farmers are borrowing less for operating expenses, and Tractor sales in March soar.
California Pistachio Production and Colorado Animal-Cruelty Initiative
The Agribusiness Update
Pistachio production in California pumping billions into economy, and beef industry watches Colorado animal-cruelty initiative closely.
15% SNAP Boost and Repositioning Animal Protein
The Agribusiness Update
USDA announces 15% increase in SNAP benefits through September, and Animal Ag Alliance Stakeholders Summit to discuss repositioning animal protein to maintain spot ono our tables.
Climate Drives Butterfly Abundance and 15% SNAP Boost
The Agribusiness Update
UGA College of Ag and Environment study shows climate change driving abundance of butterflies, and USDA announces 15% boost in SNAP benefits.
Famers Tune Into Radio and Japan Tariff Increase on U.S. Beef Temporary
The Agribusiness Update
A new study shows farmers still tuning into radio to stay informed, and Japan puts temporary tariff hike on U.S. Beef imports.
What's In Your Fruit Bowl Sweepstakes Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Pear Bureau Northwest announces March means National Nutrition Month and want to know, "What's in Your Fruit Bowl'?
What's In Your Fruit Bowl Sweepstakes Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Pear Bureau Northwest announces March means National Nutrition Month and want to know, "What's in Your Fruit Bowl'?
NASA's Deep Space Food Challenge Pt 4
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Growing your own food in space! NASA is looking for any and all ideas for ways our astronauts can grow their own food when in space for extended periods. It's called the Deep Space Food Challenge and NASA is reaching out to the Ag Community for your best ideas that could bring you up to $500,000 in cash prizes.
NASA's Deep Space Food Challenge Pt 3
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Growing your own food in space! NASA is looking for any and all ideas for ways our astronauts can grow their own food when in space for extended periods. It's called the Deep Space Food Challenge and NASA is reaching out to the Ag Community for your best ideas that could bring you up to $500,000 in cash prizes.