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USDA Extends School Lunches and Ceres Imaging Tree Fruit and Nuts
The Agribusiness Update
USDA extends the free school lunch and breakfast program through the end of the year, and Ceres Imaging brings plant level insights to fruit and nut orchards.
Syngenta Buys Valagro and Haze/Smoke Slow Raisin Drying
The Agribusiness Update
Syngenta acquires biologicals company Valagro, and wildfire smoke and haze slow drying of California raisin crop.
Alabama Farmers-Nursery COVID Relief and Trump-Biden Produce Debate
The Agribusiness Update
Alabama farmers and nursery growers hit by pandemic may apply for financial assistance, and President Trump and Joe Biden will be represented at United Fresh Produce Association's virtual Washington Conference.
Cargill Buys Soy Plant in China and $1-billion for Farmers to Families Food Box Program
The Agribusiness Update
Cargill acquires soy processing plant in China, and $1-billion added to Farmers to Families Food Box Program.
Big News For the Walnut Industry On the Health Front!
California Tree Nut Report
Jennifer Olmstead
Recycling Almond Orchards
California Tree Nut Report
Mae Culumber, UCANR Nut Crops Farm Advisor, Fresno County
Potatoes Amid Pandemic Pt 3
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
It's been a rough year for Washington potato growers, but are things getting any better? Washington Potato Commission's Matthew Blua gives us his take.
Potatoes Amid Pandemic Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
It's been a rough year for Washington potato growers, but are things getting any better? Washington Potato Commission's Matthew Blua gives us his take.
Potatoes Amid Pandemic Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
It's been a rough year for Washington potato growers, but are things getting any better? Washington Potato Commission's Matthew Blua gives us his take.
N.Y. AG Sues Major Egg Producer and Hazel AC for Apple Storage
The Agribusiness Update
New York Attorney General sues Hillandale Farms for gouging egg prices during pandemic, and Hazel Tech launches new Hazel AC, for Controlled Atmosphere, to help air quality in apple cold storage.
Forest Management Study and USDA's Organic Certification
The Agribusiness Update
New research looks at how forest-management practices improve downstream water availability, and USDA's Farm Service Agency now accepting applications for funds that help with cost of organic certification.
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