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USDA to Invest $73 Million to Bolster U.S. Supply Chain
California Ag Today
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says the USDA is investing $73 million in 21 projects through the first round of the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program. Vilsack says the funds distributed under the program are intended to help increase production capacity across the supply chain.
Purple Limes and More Corn Acreage Next Year
The Agribusiness Update
A new transgenic lime developed by USDA scientists could make your next margarita purple, and U.S. farmers to grow 5% more corn next year according to a new survey.
Borden Closes Plants and Census of Agriculture this Fall
The Agribusiness Update
Borden Dairy begins closure of several processing plants in the Southeast, and Census of Agriculture coming this fall.
Plant stress sensors
Line on Agriculture
Plants experience multiple stressors from heat, drought and flooding because of extreme weather events.
ERP Payments Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Relief could soon be on the way for farmers and ranchers impacted by last year's historic heat wave and other natural disasters.
ERP Payments Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Relief could soon be on the way for farmers and ranchers impacted by last year's historic heat wave and other natural disasters.
Labor and Packing Hurdles in the Beef Sector
California Ag Today
As beef prices remain high, NCBA’s Director of Government Affairs & Market Regulatory Policy Tanner Beymer says it’s accelerated by multiple issues.
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.
Tree Nuts and Other Plants Know When they Have Enough Light For Photosynthesis
California Tree Nut Report
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.
Raspberry Challenges Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Following a rough year, weather-wise, Washington raspberry growers have more challenges ahead.
Raspberry Challenges Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Following a rough year, weather-wise, Washington raspberry growers have more challenges ahead.
USDA's ASF Vaccine and Meatpacking's Role in COVID Spread
The Agribusiness Update
USDA announces vaccine candidates for African Swine Fever, and new study shows the limited role meatpacking played in spread of COVID.
State Beef Council's NASCAR Race and USDA's ASF Vaccine
The Agribusiness Update
The Federation of State Beef Councils, and Beef Checkoff, again are sponsoring a NASCAR race in Daytona called the "Beef, it's what's for Dinner 300", and USDA announces vaccine candidate for African Swine Fever.
Potato Vitamins Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Potatoes may fight off disease thanks to some added vitamins provided by Oregon State University researchers.
Potato Vitamins Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Potatoes may fight off disease thanks to some added vitamins provided by Oregon State University researchers.
Bee Vectoring Technologies Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
A natural approach, bees, to protecting crops from pests and disease, with Bee Vectoring Technologies.
Bee Vectoring Technologies Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
A natural approach, bees, to protecting crops from pests and disease, with Bee Vectoring Technologies.
Japanese Beetles Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Washington Department of Agriculture is calling on everyone in Central Washington to be on the lookout for Japanese Beetles after several were found in Grandview last week.