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Purple Limes and More Corn Acreage Next Year
The Agribusiness Update
A new transgenic lime developed by USDA scientists could make your next margarita purple, and U.S. farmers to grow 5% more corn next year according to a new survey.
UF Strawberry Flavor Study and U.S. Farmland Prices Increase
The Agribusiness Update
University of Florida study looks to improve strawberry flavor, and U.S. farmland prices increase 12.4% over last year.
Sharpshooter Gene Editing and World Food Prices Down in April
The Agribusiness Update
UC Riverside scientists are looking at gene-editing technology to combat the glassy-winged sharpshooter, and World food prices down slightly in April.
USDA Watershed Projects in North Carolina and ASF Vaccine Tested
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announces funding for watershed infrastructure projects in North Carolina, and African Swine Fever vaccine passes first round of tests.
California Crops Impacted by War and African Swine Fever Vaccine Tested
The Agribusiness Update
Several California crops may begin feeling market impacts of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and USDA successfully tests vaccine for African Swine Fever.
California Fruit-Nut Trees Chilling Out and Tractor-Combines Sales Up
The Agribusiness Update
California fruit and nut trees are chilling out in the Central Valley and that's a good thing, and Tractor and Combine sales are higher year-over-year.
Florida School Meals Get USDA Bump and Tractor-Combine Sales Higher
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Florida Ag Commissioner Nikki Fried welcomes USDA funds to alleviate supply chain issues for school meals, and Tractor and Combine sales higher year-over-year.
China's Goal on Pork Self-Sufficient and Equipment Dealers Merger
The Agribusiness Update
China sets goal to become self-sufficient in pork production, and four of the largest equipment dealer associations talk merger.
UGA Cover Crop Study and Ethanol Exports Improve
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University of Georgia scientists look at cover crops as way to provide important habitat for predatory insects that could be a benefit, and U.S. ethanol exports improve in August.
More Pomegranates in Florida and FCA Best Place to Work
The Agribusiness Update
A University of Florida professor wants to bring more pomegranate growing to Florida, and Farm Credit Administration scores Best Place to Work in Federal Government.
Goose Gap 19th WA AVA and FCA Best Place to Work
The Agribusiness Update
Goose Gap is named Washington state's 19th official AVA, and Farm Credit Administration scores highest in Best Place to Work in federal government.
Drought Tolerant Crops and USTR on Canada & USMCA
The Agribusiness Update
University of California researchers identify genes that protect plants from drying out, and US Trade Representative Katherine Tai challenges Canada's dairy tariff-rate quotas under USMCA.
UF Flavor Breeding and Ag Fairs Rescue Act
The Agribusiness Update
University of Florida uses AI to breed flavor into fruit, and Agricultural Fairs Rescue Act reintroduced.
Dams and Salmon Study Pt 4
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A new study says removal of the Snake River dams will do little or nothing to improve the survival rate of Chinook salmon.
Dams and Salmon Study Pt 3
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A new study says removal of the Snake River dams will do little or nothing to improve the survival rate of Chinook salmon.
China Close to Phase-1 Obligations and Fresh Apple Holdings Down
The Agribusiness Update
China may not meet its $36.6-billion dollar Phase-1 Ag Obligation but it will be close, and Fresh Apple holdings down 12% from the same time period a year ago.
Dams and Salmon Study Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A new study says removal of the Snake River dams will do little or nothing to improve the survival rate of Chinook salmon.
Dams and Salmon Study Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A new study says removal of the Snake River dams will do little or nothing to improve the survival rate of Chinook salmon.
Paper Potato Bags and #Benefitsofbeef Campaign
The Agribusiness Update
Atlanta company offers new line of paper potato bags, and National Cattlemen's Beef Association launches #Benefitsofbeef campaign.