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FFB President on New Committee and Support for Renewable Energy Down
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Farm Bureau President Jeb Smith has been appointed to serve on the Seasonal and Perishable Ag Products Advisory Committee, and a Pew Research Center survey shows a decline in America’s support for renewable energy.
New Ag Committee Stacked with Florida Members
Southeast Regional Ag News
With 11 appointees to the Seasonal and Perishable Agricultural Products Advisory Committee, eight are from the Sunshine State.
Ag Trade/Exports Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Supply chain problems impact everyone, so we spoke with Oneonta Starr Ranch Growers' Export Sales Manager Steve Reinholt about what it's done for fruit exports.
Ag Trade/Exports Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Supply chain problems impact everyone, so we spoke with Oneonta Starr Ranch Growers' Export Sales Manager Steve Reinholt about what it's done for fruit exports.
USTR on EU Tariffs and AskUSDA Launched
The Agribusiness Update
USTR Robert Lighthizer is being urged to help remove retaliatory tariffs on U.S. Ag exports to the E.U., and AskUSDA launched to make communicating with USDA more efficient.
Georgia Harvest Numbers High and NOAA Forecasts La Nina Winter
The Agribusiness Update
NASS numbers show better Georgia harvest production, and NOAA forecasts La Nina winter which could mean drought for northern Florida and southern Georgia.
USDA Extends School Lunches and Alabama CARES Act Deadline
The Agribusiness Update
USDA extends free meals for school children throughout the year, and Alabama reminder of CARES Act application deadline.
Cattle Market Transparency Act and Cotton Projections Down
The Agribusiness Update
Nebraska Senator introduces Cattle Market Transparency Act of 2020, and Cotton projections for this season are down thanks to storms.
Florida Farm Bureau Praises USTR and Retail Meat Sales May Slow
The Agribusiness Update
The Florida Farm Bureau praises the U.S. Trade Representative for addressing unfair trade practices for seasonable and perishable crops, and Retail meat sales may be slowing down.
Cherries in the COVID-19 World Pt 3
Fruit Grower Report
Northwest Cherry Growers president BJ Thurlby talks about our cherry crop this year amid ongoing coronavirus concerns.
Cherries in the COVID-19 World Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Northwest Cherry Growers president BJ Thurlby talks about our cherry crop this year amid ongoing coronavirus concerns.
Cherries in the COVID-19 World Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Northwest Cherry Growers president BJ Thurlby talks about our cherry crop this year amid ongoing coronavirus concerns.
American Freeze Dry Settles Debt and WASDE Estimates Up-Bullish
The Agribusiness Update
Ferndale-based American Freeze Dry settles debt to resume business, and latest WASDE estimates higher but bullish at the same time.
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.
Trump's Concerns on China and Ag Economy Barometer Up
The Agribusiness Update
President Trump says he's not too concerned about trade war with China, and Perdue/CME Ag Economy Barometer soars higher.
Jetting Cherries to Asia Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Northwest cherry growers are testing out the feasibility of shipping cherries to Asia from 747's out of Grant County International Airport.
Foreign Trade Relationships at Risk
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Port congestion and shipping delays could cause Washington growers and suppliers to lose credibility with foreign importers.
Port Congestion Hurting Rural Economies
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Port congestion due to labor and contract disputes between PMA and ILWU having huge impact on rural economies Washington.
Protecting Fruit Shipments Part 2
Fruit Grower Report
Washington Congressman Doc Hastings has drafted a letter to the Transportation Security Administration asking them to consider perishable fruits and vegetables and their unique shipping needs.