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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.
Florida Stone Fruit Field Day and Meatpacking Bosses Testify in Congress
The Agribusiness Update
Florida's Stone Fruit Field Day set for tomorrow, and CEO's from the four biggest meatpacking companies agree to testify before Congress.
Meatpacking Masks Dropped and NFU Holds Annual Convention
The Agribusiness Update
Mask mandates dropped at meatpacking facilities, and National Farmers Union holds annual convention.
Cattle Reform
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Cattle market reforms to help independent producers get better prices could be gaining momentum in Congress.
Apple Waste for Packaging Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Oregon State University researchers are working on a way to turn apple and other fruit waste into packaging materials to replace plastics.
Apple Waste for Packaging Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Oregon State University researchers are working on a way to turn apple and other fruit waste into packaging materials to replace plastics.
Nose Knows Scouting Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Nose Knows Scouting dogs will detect and find traces of PVY and Ring Rot in your potatoes.
Nose Knows Scouting Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Nose Knows Scouting dogs will detect and find traces of PVY and Ring Rot in your potatoes.
Drought and Retail Prices Bury Producer Profits
California Ag Today
On the heels of a record-setting end-of-year snowpack, California expects yet another drought year… which drove many cattle producers to cull their herds due to limited feed supply. California Cattlewomen’s past President Sheila Bowen says producers had to sacrifice… with little reward.
California Citrus Faces Rising Costs and COVID Impact on Pork Processing
The Agribusiness Update
California citrus growers are facing increase costs for bringing their crops to market, and COVID impact on pork processing was shortlived.
UGA Meat Judging Top Honors and COVID Impact on Pork Processing
The Agribusiness Update
University of Georgia Meat Judging Team earns top honors at National Western Stock Show, and COVID impact on pork processing industry was short-lived.
WELLS FARGO-AG Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Wells Fargo Chief Ag Economist Michael Swanson talks about the challenges facing ag today, including the many impacts of the supply chain problems.
Mobile Meat Inspection and USTR Ag Trade Negotiator Delay
The Agribusiness Update
New federally inspected mobile meat operations are coming online soon, and USTR could really use an Ag trade negotiator, but Trevino has yet to be confirmed.
WELLS FARGO-AG Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Wells Fargo Chief Ag Economist Michael Swanson talks about the challenges facing ag today, including the many impacts of the supply chain problems.
Vax Mandate in Agriculture Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
A federal mandate on vaccinations for all employees at companies with 100 or more workers has been stayed by a federal appeals court, but U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse it's a bad idea whether it's cleared or not.