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Chilean Riots & Fruit Exports and Japan on GMO Wheat
The Agribusiness Update
Riots in Chile don't seem to have impacted fruit exports yet, and could Japan's about-face on GMO wheat change U.S. policy?
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.
U.S. Pork to Panama and R-CALF Anti-trust Suit
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. pork exports to Panama are red hot, and Class Action lawsuit filed on behalf of R-CALF and four cattle-feeding ranchers.
Midterm Election Results and Chinese Concessions
The Agribusiness Update
Midterm Election analysis not surprising, and Chinese may be looking to make trade concessions.
U.S. Philippines Meat Talks and U.S. Milk Production Down
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer announces progress in U.S.-Philippines trade talks involving red meat, and U.S. milk production and storage numbers down.
Canadian Dairy Disappointment and AFBF on Korea Trade
The Agribusiness Update
Canadian Dairies express disappointment in USMCA, and American Farm Bureau likes trade deal struck with South Korea.
Farm Loan Delinquencies Up and More Tariffs to China
The Agribusiness Update
Farm loan delinquencies are up but near historic lows, and President sets latest tariffs in motion for Chinese imports.
DOJ Okays Bayer Monsanto and Missouri Fake Meat Labeling Law
The Agribusiness Update
Department of Justice grants permission for Bayer-Monsanto merger, and Missouri could be first state to enact fake-meat labeling laws.
Dems Anti-Farm Bill Stand and Calorie Count Labels
The Agribusiness Update
Democrats unified in their anti-farm bill stand, and Calorie Count labels begin on ALL food.
Dairy Bioenergy Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Biofiltration comes to first dairy in the state.
Farmer Mac and Ag Lending Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Farmer Mac is financing American farmers.
Organic Blueberry Study at OSU Pt 3
Fruit Grower Report
Organic Blueberry growers can compete with their conventional counterparts thanks to a 10-year study at Oregon State University.
Export Shipping Rates Soar and Livestock for Ag Beginners
The Agribusiness Update
Export shipping rates soar as demand and prices for grain drop, and Iowa Farm Bureau recommends livestock for beginner farmers.
Tax Reform Bill Moves on From House Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
House Republicans push Middle Class Tax Bill on to Senate, and now wait for quick response.
Manure to Water Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
New technology turns manure at Washington dairy to water.
Hydroponics Ban Rejected and NemaStrike Pulled From Shelves
The Agribusiness Update
National Organics Standards Board rejects ban on hydroponics, and Monsanto pulls NemaStrike from shelves after reports of skin irritation.
Perdue Hits Road Early and Trump Wants Tax Rates Slashed
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue hits the road days after being sworn, President Trump wants to slash tax rates that could help farmers.
Water Quality Standards Rule-Making
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Fish can harbor toxics and dioxins from living in contaminated waters. Thus the state's fish consumption rates effect the tolerated levels for water pollution.
Timeline for Water Quality Standards Rule
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ecology discusses the next steps in updating the state's water quality standards for toxics.
Accommodating Pregnant Workers & Updating Water Quality Standards
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
WAFLA to present one hour webinar regarding new guidelines for accommodating pregnant workers, and next steps in updating the state's water quality standards for toxics to be discussed at public meeting.