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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.
Chinese Farmers Online and Study Shows GMO-Gene Editing Gap
The Agribusiness Update
Chinese farmers buying supplies online during coronavirus outbreak, and new study shows Chinese farmers are shopping online for vital supplies during coronavirus disruptions.
NPPC Labeling Ads and U.S. Pork to Central America
The Agribusiness Update
A series of ads will run at the Des Moines, Iowa airport through mid February highlighting difference between pork and plant-based pork substitutes, and U.S. pork to Central American reaches another record in 2019.
Bee Vectoring Technologies Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Bee Vectoring Technologies is causing a buzz with a new method of protecting crops from pests and the diseases they carry.
Bee Vectoring Technologies Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Bee Vectoring Technologies is causing a buzz with a new method of protecting crops from pests and the diseases they carry.
Plants Retain Water and Commodity Futures Trading Commission
The Agribusiness Update
Researchers find chemical that helps plants resist drought, and Commodity Futures Trading Commission reauthorized.
Potatoes and Vitamins Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Oregon State University researchers study the benefits of vitamins when growing potatoes.
Potatoes and Vitamins Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Oregon State University researchers study the benefits of vitamins when growing potatoes.
Bud Light's Corn Syrup Ad and Hemp with no THC
The Agribusiness Update
Bud Light backpedals after corn syrup Superbowl Ads, and Hemp developed with NO THC.
Gov't Meat Inspectors Working and Legal Immigrant Workers
The Agribusiness Update
Government meat inspectors are working in spite of shutdown, and Legislation would open new avenue for legal status for immigrant workers.
Soybean Study at WSU
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Researchers at WSU finding wasy to boost soybean production through improved nitrogen use.
Potato Vitamins Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Just people, potatoes can use vitamins too.
Crown Gall Study OSU Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
OSU Researchers close to on-site crown gall disease detection.