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Seed Packet Warning and CFAP Deadline
The Agribusiness Update
A warning to anyone receiving unsolicited seeds in the mail, and the deadline for Coronavirus Food Assistance Program payments is August 28th.
Seed Packet Warning and CFAP Deadline
The Agribusiness Update
A warning to anyone receiving unsolicited seeds in the mail, and the deadline for Coronavirus Food Assistance Program payments is August 28th.
Poinsettias & Coronavirus and USTR Trade Updates
The Agribusiness Update
Some poinsettia growers are already deciding how many plants they should prepare for a COVID Christmas, and USTR Robert Lighthizer gives updates on trade picture.
USDA Buys More Food and Bayer Scraps Dicamba Plant
The Agribusiness Update
USDA announced $2.2-billion more purchases of meat, fruits & veggies, specialty crops, and dairy products, and Bayer scraps building of dicamba plant in Louisiana.
Edible Plants Top Nursery Sales and Fruit & Vegatable Imports Fall
The Agribusiness Update
Edible plants remain top sellers at California plant nurseries, and Fruit and Vegetable imports fall due to coronavirus.
USDA Nutrition Program and Perdue on Meat Packing 95%
The Agribusiness Update
USDA extends child nutrition program nationwide, and Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue announces meatpacking plants are back to 9 5% average capacity.
Relying On Nuts For Your Protein Needs During COVID-19
California Tree Nut Report
Jennifer Olmstead, Walnut Board and Commission
Grocery Food Prices Up and Cattle Feedlots Low on Space
The Agribusiness Update
Retail food prices are creeping up as plant closures pinch supply, and Cattle feedlots are running out of space.
USDA Waivers and Plant-based Dairy Wording
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue announce extends three waivers for child nutrition programs, and Dairy groups have issues with Plant-Based Foods Association's label wording standards.
American Meat Consumption Down and Biotech Modernization
The Agribusiness Update
Packing plants closures cause drop in U.S. meat consumption, and USDA to modernize biotechnology regulations for agriculture.
COVID-19 Hits Supply Chain and China Phase-1 Outlook
The Agribusiness Update
COVID-19 supply chain disruptions, and Archer Daniels Midland optimistic China will meet Phase-1 obligations.
California Cherry Harvest and Perdue on Meat Plant Reopening
The Agribusiness Update
California cherry harvest is underway, and Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue applauds reopening of meat processing plants.
Lost Markets-Off Farm Income and Meat Processing Problems
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
California agriculture is seeing lost markets and off-farm income, and reduced meat processing is causing a clogged livestock and meat supply chain.
Pistachio Bloom is Over and The Crop is set for the 2020 Production Year
California Tree Nut Report
Craig Wylie, Almond and Pistachio Grower
California Strawberry Stands and Tyson Closes Pork Plants
The Agribusiness Update
California strawberry stands set to open, and Tyson shuts down pork plant in Iowa.
USDA Dollars to Feed Hunger and No COVID-19 in Meat
The Agribusiness Update
Billions of USDA dollars will be used to purchase ag products for hunger relief, and North American Meat Institute assurance of no COVID-19 in processed meat.
Nursery Food Plants Soar and Ag Econ Barometer Plummets
The Agribusiness Update
Retail demand for food plants at nurseries skyrocket, and Ag Economic Barometer plummets in March.
Canned Food Demand Soars and No COVID in Livestock
The Agribusiness Update
The demand for canned food has soared in pandemic, and no evidence found that livestock or livestock food products can carry COVID-19.
Smithfield Foods to Close Sioux Falls Plant Indefinitely Amid COVID-19
Land & Livestock Report
Smithfield Foods to Close Sioux Falls Plant Indefinitely Amid COVID-19
USDA Corn Plant Estimates and Flower Sales Plummet
The Agribusiness Update
USDA corn planting estimates climb 8%, and U.S. flower sales plummet.