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Ladybugs Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
The Ladybug business is flourishing for one northwest distributor.
Ag & Climate Change Survey and NPC Unhappy with Mexico
The Agribusiness Update
A new survey shows people believe agriculture part of solution not problem when it comes to climate change, and National Potato Council expresses disappointment in Mexico's delay of decision on import of U.S. Fresh Potatoes
Nurseries Plant Demand Up and California Avocado Demand Strong
The Agribusiness Update
With more people at home during the pandemic, nurseries are find high demand for food plants, and California avocado demand remains strong.
Farm Workforce Modernization Act Vote and Climate-Smart Agriculture
The Agribusiness Update
A House vote is expected this month on the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, and USDA is looking for public input on Climate-Smart Agriculture.
SE Farmworkers & Pay Numbers and Seed Growers See Higher Demand
The Agribusiness Update
Numbers are out for Southeast Farmworkers and pay, and Seed growers are seeing greater demand during pandemic.
Corn Price Spike Muddies Ethanol and USDA's Ag Outlook Forum
The Agribusiness Update
A spike in corn prices muddies the waters for ethanol industry, and USDA is out with details about virtual Ag Outlook Forum.
Bee Vectoring Technologies Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
A pretty unique approach to spreading biopesticides across your crops is causing quite the buzz.
Bee Vectoring Technologies Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
A pretty unique approach to spreading biopesticides across your crops is causing quite the buzz.
Recycling Almond Orchards
California Tree Nut Report
Mae Culumber, UCANR Nut Crops Farm Advisor, Fresno County
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Farm Labor with Border Closures and Ethanol Impact
The Agribusiness Update
Travel restrictions have unintended impact on foreign farm workers getting into U.S., and Ethanol industry feeling hit from fuel prices and reduced travel.