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Georgia Christmas Tree Headed to V.P. and Potential Farm Bill Problems
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Christmas Tree grower wins contest that puts one of his trees in Vice President Harris' home, and looking ahead to potential problems with Farm Bill.
Pear Estimates Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
The first official estimates are in for the 2021/22 fresh pear crop in Washington and Oregon and Pear Bureau Northwest president Kevin Moffitt likes what he sees.
Pear Estimates Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
The first official estimates are in for the 2021/22 fresh pear crop in Washington and Oregon and Pear Bureau Northwest president Kevin Moffitt likes what he sees.
Packers & Stockyards Act and More USDA Aid for Agriculture
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA begins work on rule changes for Packers and Stockyards Act, and USDA continues to rollout ag for segments of ag industry impacted by pandemic.
China Makes Huge U.S. Corn Purchase and Mexico Trade Troubles
The Agribusiness Update
China makes huge purchase of U.S. corn over four days, and the American Farm Bureau Federation and many other ag groups are calling on trade officials to enforce trade agreements with Mexico.
Transparency in the Cattle Markets and Carbon Sequestration Offers
The Agribusiness Update
American Farm Bureau Federation is calling for transparency in Cattle Markets, and a warning for farmers to use caution when considering carbon sequestration offers.
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.
Support for Blueberry Import Case and Aussie Plant Fights Citrus Greening
The Agribusiness Update
Blueberry growers are getting support from lawmakers in fight against berry imports, and Australian plant found to fight HLB, citrus greening.
AFBF's Duvall Calls for Patience and COVID Resurge Impact on Beef
The Agribusiness Update
American Farm Bureau Federation president Zippy Duvall calls for patience in post-election world, and COVID resurgence likely to impact beef prices again.
Georgia Encourages Continued COVID Safety and Organic Federal Support
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia health and ag officials encourage farmers to continue COVID safety measures during fall harvest, and Organic Trade Association advocates for federal support as a means to mitigate climate change.
Pandemic Replacement Parts and Pear Estimates for WA and OR
The Agribusiness Update
The pandemic is making it harder for farmers to find replacement parts for machinery, and first official Northwest pear estimates are out and it looks good.
Pandemic Replacement Parts and Pear Estimates for WA and OR
The Agribusiness Update
The pandemic is making it harder for farmers to find replacement parts for machinery, and first official Northwest pear estimates are out and it looks good.
California Wildfire N-95 Shortage and US-China 6-Month Phase 1 Review
The Agribusiness Update
As California wildfire ramps up a shortage of N-95 masks is concerning, and the U.S. and China will hold a videoconference this weekend to review the first six months of the Phase 1 trade deal.
China & Phase 1 Commitments and U.S.-U.K. Negotiations
The Agribusiness Update
Trump Administration applauds China's commitment to meet Phase 1 obligations during pandemic, and trade negotiations continue between U.S. and the U.K., and include agriculture.
Assessing Ag Impact of COVID-19 and New ESA Evaluations
The Agribusiness Update
Assessing the impact of coronavirus on farmers and ag marketers, and EPA is announcing a new method for conducting biological evaluations under the Endangered Species Act.
India Opens Poultry-Dairy and Ag Export Coronavirus Challenge
The Agribusiness Update
India offers partial opening for U.S. poultry and dairy markets, and U.S. Ag exports face coronavirus challenges.
U.S. Meat Consumption Higher and Dairy Applauds Japan Deal
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. meat consumption works its way higher, and Dairy Exporters applaud trade deal with Japan.
Beyond Meat's Beyond Beef and Climate Change Crops
The Agribusiness Update
Beyond Meat's stocks rise on launch of "Beyond Beef", and North American crops looks well-positioned for climate change.
Midterm Election Results and Chinese Concessions
The Agribusiness Update
Midterm Election analysis not surprising, and Chinese may be looking to make trade concessions.