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California Tea Potential and Ethanol Production Higher
The Agribusiness Update
University of California Extension Center’s Atef Swelam would like to see California farmers capitalize on the untapped market for tea, and U.S. ethanol production increased to the highest output in several weeks.
Jassid's Threat to Cotton and Ethanol Production Higher
The Agribusiness Update
The arrival of the cotton Jassid has quickly become one of the most significant emerging threats in the Southeast, and U.S. ethanol production increased to the highest output in several weeks.
Farm Labor Stories False and NCBA Applauds ACRES Act
The Agribusiness Update
California Farm Bureau dispels rumors claiming immigration enforcement raids caused widespread labor shortages for citrus harvest in the Central Valley, and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association applauds House passage of the ACRES Act and the Fix Our Forests Act.
Farm Labor Stories False and NCBA Applauds ACRES Act
The Agribusiness Update
California Farm Bureau dispels rumors claiming immigration enforcement raids caused widespread labor shortages for citrus harvest in the Central Valley, and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association applauds House passage of the ACRES Act and the Fix Our Forests Act.
Trimmed Down Stimulus Package
Fruit Grower Report
Word is the next round of coronavirus relief is rumored to be trimmed down and may not include agriculture.
Canada Waivers for H-2A and Optimism over Goods to China
The Agribusiness Update
Canada exempts H-2A workers from coronavirus travel bans, and signs of optimism after China buys more ag products.
Coronavirus Trade Delays and Final MFP Payments
The Agribusiness Update
Could coronavirus be a drag on trade with China, and final Market Facilitation Program payments are sent out.
China Trade Deal and China Hog Production Down
The Agribusiness Update
Rumors about imminent trade deal with China, and hog production down in China due to African Swine Fever.
NCBA-Green New Deal and U.S. Ethanol Use Drops
The Agribusiness Update
National Cattlemen's Beef Association warns against Green New Deal, and Ethanol use in U.S. falls for first time in 20 years.
No 2019 Farm Aid and Hurricane Michael Recovery
The Agribusiness Update
No plans to extend federal aid to farmers in 2019, and Hurricane Michael recovery continues in Georgia.
NAFTA TALKS UPDT
Fruit Grower Report
Could a NAFTA deal get done in the not too distant future?
Newhouse on the Farm Bill
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Sunnyside Representative Dan Newhouse is optimistic about finishing the 2018 Farm Bill on time.