Ag Tourism Grows and China Trade Deal Delay

The Agribusiness Update
Ag Tourism is on the rise, and the trade deal with China may have to wait until December.

New Tractors Presented to Farmer Veteran Coalition Members

Land & Livestock Report
New Tractors Presented to Farmer Veteran Coalition Members

New Red Spinach and SNAP Participation Down

The Agribusiness Update
USDA releases new "red spinach," and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program participation down.

Hemp Production Program

Farm and Ranch Report
Hemp Production Program

With the farm and ranch report, I'm Rick Worthington. There could soon be a national hemp production program. Program would be designed to allow hemp cultivation for commercial and research purposes and would be overseen by a committee under the Department of Agriculture. It would also establish a seed certification program, a grant program and allow for research. Stephen Sandusky is the agriculture deputy secretary and has an update on the program.

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China Buys U.S. Pork and Combine Sales Higher

The Agribusiness Update
China reportedly buys more U.S. pork to make up for hogs lost to African Swine Fever, and Combine sales in September move higher in U.S. and Canada.

U.S. Beef Exports Off Slightly and California Almond Growers

The Agribusiness Update
U.S. Beef exports down slightly from last year's record, and California Almond Growers to continue federal marketing order.

Tariffs on EU Exports to U.S. and Russian Soy to China

The Agribusiness Update
25% tariffs coming for EU exports to U.S., and Russian soybean talks with China.

Dairy Margin Coverage Payments Top $300 Million

Land & Livestock Report
Dairy Margin Coverage Payments Top $300 Million

Labor Department to Modernize H-2A Requirements

Land & Livestock Report
Labor Department to Modernize H-2A Requirements

H-2A Changes and Ag Secretaries Urge USMCA Passage

The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue announces significant DOL and H-2A changes, and All former U.S. Ag Secretaries urge quick ratification of the USMCA.

Checkoff-Funded Masters of Beef Advocacy Program Reaches Major Milestones in 2019

Land & Livestock Report
Checkoff-Funded Masters of Beef Advocacy

Program Reaches Major Milestones in 2019

USDA Training Sessions Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Center for Latino Farmers is hosting a 4-day training session for anyone looking to get into agriculture.

USDA Training Sessions Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Center for Latino Farmers is hosting a 4-day training session for anyone looking to get into agriculture.

Pear Marketing Funding Pt 3

Fruit Grower Report
Pear Bureau gets $1.5-million for marketing foreign exports.

Pear Marketing Funding Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
Pear Bureau gets $1.5-million for marketing foreign exports.

Pear Marketing Funding Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
USA Pears has been awarderd $1,540,830 in the second round of the Agricultural Trade Program funding.

Chipotle Says No to Fake Meat and Vilsack Urges USMCA

The Agribusiness Update
Chipotle joins list of restaurants saying to to lab-based meats, and Tom Vilsack urges quick ratification of USMCA.

U.S.-Guatemala H-2A Talks and Bayer Judgement Reduction

The Agribusiness Update
The U.S. and Guatemala work to boost H-2A workers from that country, and a judge drastically reduces a Roundup judgement against Bayer AG.

Potato Exports Higher and Cattle Inventory Unchanged

The Agribusiness Update
Potato exports for frozen, dehydrated and fresh are up slightly, and Cattle inventory year-over-year is unchanged.

SNAP Participation Drops and Trump Threatens Tariffs

The Agribusiness Update
SNAP participation drops 3%, and President Trump renews threats on Chinese goods.