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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.
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.
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.
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.
No 2019 Farm Aid and Hurricane Michael Recovery
The Agribusiness Update
No plans to extend federal aid to farmers in 2019, and Hurricane Michael recovery continues in Georgia.
Ag Chemicals Robotics and Chinese Invited to Talks
The Agribusiness Update
Monsanto judgement pushes ag chemical industry closer to robotic future, and Chinese invited again to trade talks with U.S.
Trade War Not Ending Soon and Arysta Life Science Sold
The Agribusiness Update
Trump Trade officials warn farmers the trade war isn't ending soon, and Arysta Life Science being sold to UPL Corp.
Wheat Growers on Trade Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
WAWG Director Michelle Hennings talks trade war and tariffs and Farm Bill.
Canada/Mexico Committed to NAFTA and Dairy Pride Act
The Agribusiness Update
Mexico and Canada remain committed to getting NAFTA deal done, and Senators get push-back from PETA on Dairy Pride Act.
Exporting Washington Wines
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
During a recent visit with the Walla Walla Wine Alliance Chinese trade officials discussed their programs and what's available to the wineries to export into their country.
Acid Soil Survey & Walla Walla Wineries Host Chinese Trade Officials
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Determining soil acidity, and Wine Alliance meets with Chinese trade officials.