Search: packing
96 Results
Irrigation Options in California and McDonalds Suit Against Major Meat Packers
The Agribusiness Update
Having endured crushing impacts of drought and regulatory water restrictions, California farmers have embraced drip irrigation, and McDonald’s has filed a lawsuit against major meat packing companies, accusing them of colluding to limit beef supplies.
Hurricane Damage Includes Stress and McDonalds Suit Against Major Meat Packers
The Agribusiness Update
Beyond the damage and complete destruction of property from recent hurricanes is the burden of mental stress, and McDonald’s has filed a lawsuit against major meat packing companies, accusing them of colluding to limit beef supplies.
California Pears to Fresh Market and Dismay Over Farm Bill Delay
The Agribusiness Update
California pear growers are boxing more fruit for the fresh market after canneries call for less, and many ag leaders are expressing dismay over the delays in getting a new Farm Bill passed.
Another Lawsuit for Meatpacking’s Big Four
Southeast Regional Ag News
The four largest meatpackers have now been hit by a new price-fixing lawsuit. It’s coming from a group of small food distributors.
California Potatoes Recover and Protecting Future Farmland Act
The Agribusiness Update
After a four-year decline in potato production nationwide, this season’s California crop appears ready to buck the trend, and Senators Tammy Baldwin and Chuck Grassley introduced the Protecting Future Farmland Act.
Sunbelt Ag Expo and Protecting Future Farmland Act
The Agribusiness Update
The Sunbelt Agricultural Exposition will celebrate its 45th Anniversary show October 17-19, just outside of Moultrie, GA, and Senators Tammy Baldwin and Chuck Grassley introduced the Protecting Future Farmland Act.
Florida Packinghouse Citrus Day and Cranberry Estimates Down Slightly
The Agribusiness Update
Florida's fresh citrus industry will gather tomorrow for Citrus Packinghouse Day, and USDA estimates the national cranberry crop for 2023 will be down 5% from last year.
Florida Packinghouse Citrus Day and Cranberry Estimates Down Slightly
The Agribusiness Update
Florida's fresh citrus industry will gather tomorrow for Citrus Packinghouse Day, and USDA estimates the national cranberry crop for 2023 will be down 5% from last year.
Meat Packing Industry Concentration Being Addressed
Line on Agriculture
USDA Economic Research Service's, James McDonald highlights the Findings of a recent study on the US meat packing industry concentration.
Cherry Challenges Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Thanks to a longer than normal cherry season in California and a flash bloom in NW cherries, the market couldn’t handle the high volume of cherries available this year. That's according to NW Cherry Growers president, BJ Thurlby.
Cherry Challenges Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Thanks to a longer than normal cherry season in California and a flash bloom in NW cherries, the market couldn’t handle the high volume of cherries available this year. That's according to NW Cherry Growers president, BJ Thurlby.
Klamath Basin Water Decision and American Beef Export Records
The Agribusiness Update
After three years of drought, Klamath Water Project prioritizes protected fish over the needs of farmers and ranchers in the Basin, and American beef exports set records for value and volume in 2022.
India Reducing Pecan Tariffs and American Beef Export Records
The Agribusiness Update
A heavy sigh could be heard from Georgia pecan growers as India agrees to reduce tariffs on U.S. Pecans by 70%, and American beef exports set records for value and volume in 2022.
Klamath Basin Water Decision and American Beef Export Records
The Agribusiness Update
After three years of drought, Klamath Water Project prioritizes protected fish over the needs of farmers and ranchers in the Basin, and American beef exports set records for value and volume in 2022.
Florida Farm Bureau Wins PR Awards and Tariffs are Leverage on China
The Agribusiness Update
The Florida Farm Bureau's Public Relations staff took home top honors in three categories at the AFBF National Communications Award Contest, and USTR Tai says tariffs are good leverage when it comes to negotiating with China.
Cattle Market Reforms
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley is looking for a decision soon on the cattle market reforms.
USDA Watershed Projects in North Carolina and ASF Vaccine Tested
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announces funding for watershed infrastructure projects in North Carolina, and African Swine Fever vaccine passes first round of tests.
California Crops Impacted by War and African Swine Fever Vaccine Tested
The Agribusiness Update
Several California crops may begin feeling market impacts of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and USDA successfully tests vaccine for African Swine Fever.
Drought in Central Valley and Meatpacking Bosses to Testify in Congress
The Agribusiness Update
Drought means tough choices for farmers in California's Central Valley this year, and CEO's from four of the nation's biggest meatpackers have agreed to testify before Congress.