AI Predictions or Avocados and Tractor Sales Up Slightly

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Researchers have developed a smartphone-based AI system that accurately predicts the ripeness and internal quality of avocados, and the Association of Equipment Manufacturers’ monthly Flash Report shows the sales of all tractors in September were up 4% from last year.

AI Predictions or Avocados and Tractor Sales Up Slightly

The Agribusiness Update
Researchers have developed a smartphone-based AI system that accurately predicts the ripeness and internal quality of avocados, and the Association of Equipment Manufacturers’ monthly Flash Report shows the sales of all tractors in September were up 4% from last year.

Ultra-Processed Food Research and EPA's Insecticide Strategy

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With debate about ultra-processed foods frequently making headlines, UC-Davis researchers publish their work, and the EPA released its final Insecticide Strategy with practical protections for federally endangered and threatened species.

Zeldin Nominated to Lead EPA and Threat to OSHA's Heat Rule

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President-elect Trump has selected former New York congressman Lee Zeldin to run the Environmental Protection Agency, and the coming months will likely mean the death of OSHA’s recently published heat safety rule, but experts say it won’t necessarily mean no standard will come to pass.

USDA '22 Pesticide Summary and House's New Agricultural Trade Caucus

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The USDA published the 2022 Pesticide Data Program Annual

Summary that shows over 99% of tested samples had pesticide residues BELOW EPA benchmark levels, and House lawmakers launched a new Agricultural Trade Caucus, seeking to advance and promote policies vital to U.S. agriculture.

USDA '22 Pesticide Summary and House's New Agricultural Trade Caucus

The Agribusiness Update
The USDA published the 2022 Pesticide Data Program Annual

Summary that shows over 99% of tested samples had pesticide residues BELOW EPA benchmark levels, and House lawmakers launched a new Agricultural Trade Caucus, seeking to advance and promote policies vital to U.S. agriculture.

Court Cancels Ethanol Exemptions and American Rescue Plan Notficiations

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Federal Appeals Court grants request to cancel three ethanol exemptions, and USDA's American Rescue Plan Act publishes first notifications.

Alabama Farmers Fed Celebrates Legis Victories and Ethanol Exemptions Canceled

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Alabama Farmers Federation celebrates just completed legislative victories, and federal appeals court cancels three ethanol exemptions.

UF Ag Studies Higher and Phase One Opportunities for U.S. Beef & Pork

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University of Florida Food and Ag researchers publish record high studies in 2020, and U.S. China Phase One Trade deal brings opportunities for U.S. Beef and Pork.

Almond Tariffs and Cover Crop Challenges

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Trade tariffs hitting the U.S. Almond exports, and new study shows challenges in way of growing demand for cover crops.