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8 Minutes, 18 Pounds of Blueberries
Southeast Regional Ag News
It's National Blueberry Month! In partnership with Major League Eating, professional competitive eaters were invited to eat as many blueberries as possible in the span of eight minutes, setting a world record of 18.475 lbs.
Georgia Peanut Commission Photo Contest and Ag Trade Deficit Higher
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Peanut Commission is hosting a photo contest through October 1st featuring peanut farms from across the state, and the agricultural trade deficit, the value of exports versus imports, increased in the first eight months of the fiscal year.
U.S. Wheat Associates Receives Funding for Export Development
Line on Agriculture
U.S. Wheat Associates Will Continue to Work on Finding New Markets for domestic wheat with continued USDA funding.
AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act Advances and Rock the Crop Sweepstakes
The Agribusiness Update
Lawmakers recently advanced the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act out of a subcommittee, and this year marks the third Firestone Ag sweepstakes, but it will be the first open exclusively for chapters of the National FFA Organization.
Like Milk and Race Cars, Some Things Are Better Together
California Ag Today
The 108th Running of the Indianapolis 500 just happened on Sunday – and one of the traditions it’s known for includes handing an ice-cold glass bottle of milk to the winning driver.
Peanut Referendum Passes with Flying Colors
Southeast Regional Ag News
Peanut producers voted overwhelmingly to continue the Peanut Promotion, Research, and Information Program, administered by the National Peanut Board, in a referendum conducted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Big Money for Blueberry Exports
California Ag Today
The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) is announcing that they’ve been awarded $1.3 million from the U.S. Department of Food and Agriculture’s Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP) to expand export opportunities for U.S.A. blueberries.
WSDA to Viet Nam Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Just back from a trade mission to Viet Nam, Washington State Director of Agriculture, Derek Sandison is feeling good about the potential in that market for producer in our state.
Have Passport, Will Promote U.S. Product in Columbia
California Ag Today
USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor will lead an agribusiness trade mission to Columbia in August and is now soliciting for exporters to come along.
WSDA to Viet Nam Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Just back from a trade mission to Viet Nam, Washington State Director of Agriculture, Derek Sandison is feeling good about the potential in that market for producer in our state.
To Be or Not to Be: The Pecan Referendum
Southeast Regional Ag News
The USDA will conduct a referendum May 10 through June 24 for eligible domestic pecan producers and importers to decide whether to continue their research and promotion program.
Pear Promotions Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
As the new year kicks off, Pear Bureau Northwest is in full promotions mode for the 2023 crop.
Pear Promotions Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
As the new year kicks off, Pear Bureau Northwest is in full promotions mode for the 2023 crop.
US Wheat Associates Looking to Expand Global Presence
Line on Agriculture
US Wheat Associates Vice President of Communications Steve Mercer says that they will be applying for Regional Agriculture Promotion Program Funding to get domestic wheat into merging markets.
New USDA Program to Promote US Grains Overseas
Line on Agriculture
With strong competition with other countries, the US Grains Council says that global corn marketing is vital for the US.
USDA Export Spending
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Secretary Tom Vilsack says he’s stepping in to help fill the export promotion void left without a new farm bill.
Pear Promotions Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
As pear harvest nears completion, Pear Bureau Northwest is ramping up its promotions for this year’s crop.
Pear Promotions Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
As pear harvest nears completion, Pear Bureau Northwest is ramping up its promotions for this year’s crop.
Spending Beef Checkoff Dollars
Southeast Regional Ag News
The Cattlemen’s Beef Board will hold its Beef Promotion Operating Committee meeting in Denver on September 6-7.
Cherry Health Benefits Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Whether it’s the great taste or the health-benefits, Northwest cherry growers have got a great option, and Northwest Cherry Growers President BJ Thurlby says that’s the message they want to send.