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CBB's 35th Annual Convention and China Gets U.S. Blueberries
The Agribusiness Update
Cattlemen's Beef Board to celebrate 35th Anniversary at convention in Nashville, and China promotes U.S. Blueberries for first time.
Alabama Ag History and More USDA Aid for Agriculture
The Agribusiness Update
The Alabama Dept of Ag is accepting applications for Century & Heritage Farm and Bicentennial Farm program through August, and USDA prepares to distribute for aid for ag segments impacted by pandemic.
Urban & Space Crop Studies and 70% of Cherry Purchases Impulse
The Agribusiness Update
university of California researchers develop tomato plant that could benefit indoor urban farming and long-duration space flights, and a new study finds over 70% of single bag cherry purchases are made on impulse.
Florida Avocado Supply Slips and In Store Cherry Sales 70% Impulse
The Agribusiness Update
Florida avocado growers have seen supplies slip thanks to South Florida real estate and disease pressure, and singe-bag cherry sales are found to be over 70% impulse buys.
USPS Alcohol Shipping Bill and Drought Monitor Forecast Grim
The Agribusiness Update
A bill has been introduced that would allow the U.S. Postal Service to ship alcoholic beverages, and Drought Monitor forecasts dry conditions to expand.
Online Grocery Sales Higher and USDA School Lunch Flexibilities
The Agribusiness Update
Online grocery sales near record highs, and USDA issues broad range of flexibilities for school meal programs this fall.
Governor Kemp Signs Two Ag Bills and Online Grocery Sales Jump
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signs ag bills naming pecan the state nut and farm equipment right-of-way on state roads, and online grocery sales jump higher.
Farmers Borrowing Less and Tractor Sales Soar
The Agribusiness Update
With pandemic aid in their hands, farmers are borrowing less for operating expenses, and Tractor sales in March soar.
USDA Staff Comes Back In and Pandemic Assistance Program Initiative
The Agribusiness Update
USDA staff begins return to county offices, and USDA announces Pandemic Assistance Program Initiative.
Fruit & Vegetable Consumption Down and FWMA Passes in House
The Agribusiness Update
New study shows fruit and vegetable consumption is down since 2004 among all age groups, and Farm Workforce Modernization Act passes in House and moves to the Senate.
Vilsack Confirmed and Pilgrims Pride Guilty of Price Fixing
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack was confirmed in a Senate vote overwhelmingly, and Pilgrim's Pride pleads guilty in a price fixing scheme.
Texas Valentine's Day Massacre and USDA Disaster Assistance
The Agribusiness Update
Freezing temps cause Valentine's Day Massacre for many Texas crops, and USDA reminds ag community hit by recent storms that assistance is available.
Vilsack Returns to USDA and Florida DofA Relief Deadline Reminder
The Agribusiness Update
President-elect Joe Biden is bringing back former Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack to head USDA, and Florida Dept. of Agriculture reminding producers of upcoming deadlines for USDA assistance programs.
Georgia Rep Seeks House Ag Chair and Small & Large Dairy Costs
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Representative David Scott is seeking House Ag Committee Chairman post, and USDA data shows two-fold difference in economic cost of producing milk between largest and smallest dairies.
Wheat Harvest and Challenges Pt 3
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Wheat harvest complete in spite of many challenges, including low prices, coronavirus, wildfires, and more.
Wheat Harvest and Challenges Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Wheat harvest complete in spite of many challenges, including low prices, coronavirus, wildfires, and more.
Wheat Harvest and Challenges Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Wheat harvest complete in spite of many challenges, including low prices, coronavirus, wildfires, and more.
Valent-FFA Sustainable Education and Impact of COVID on Dairy
The Agribusiness Update
Valent USA partners with FFA to offer free educational cirriculum on Sustainability in Agriculture, and dairy markets feeling the impact of COVID-19 pandemic.
USDA Feeds School Children and California Farm Losses
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue announces flexibilities to ensure America's school children are fed, and California farms tallying pandemic losses.
USDA Waivers and Plant-based Dairy Wording
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue announce extends three waivers for child nutrition programs, and Dairy groups have issues with Plant-Based Foods Association's label wording standards.