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Country of Origin Labeling and Fresh Produce Markets
The Agribusiness Update
R-CALF USA disappointed in Country of Origin Labeling, and Fresh Produce markets remain volatile.
USDA Corn Plant Estimates and Flower Sales Plummet
The Agribusiness Update
USDA corn planting estimates climb 8%, and U.S. flower sales plummet.
Port Exports Soar as do Milk Solids Exports
The Agribusiness Update
Record-breaking pork exports continue in 2020, and milk powders, cheese, whey products, lactose and butterfat to overseas markets up 21%.
China Pig Profits Up 1000% and Ag Min Wage Highest in PNW
The Agribusiness Update
China's second largest pig farmer is reporting profits for 2019 up 1000%, and USDA reports Washington and Oregon pay the highest ag minimum wage in the country.
Iowa-Illinois Ag Reimbursements and Potatoes for Kids Health
The Agribusiness Update
Iowa and Illinois take 20% of all trade war tariff reimbursement payments, and Ryerson study finds children who eat potatoes for breakfast have better memories, improved blood sugar levels and better appetite suppression.
USDA MFP Pmts Round 2 and Yogurt Sales Slip
The Agribusiness Update
The second round of the USDA's Market Facilitation Program payments expected next week, and Yogurt sales on downward slide.
Pear Marketing Funding Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
USA Pears has been awarderd $1,540,830 in the second round of the Agricultural Trade Program funding.
STEM Jobs in Agriculture and Mexico Tomato Dumping
The Agribusiness Update
Western Growers on STEM jobs in agriculture, and Mexico accused of dumping tomatoes in the U.S.
Mexico Ratifies USMCA and Broccoli Favorite U.S. Veggie
The Agribusiness Update
Mexico becomes first to ratify NAFTA replacement USMCA, and Green Giant poll finds broccoli American's favorite vegetable for the second straight year.
ASF Impact on China and USDA's Tariff Aid
The Agribusiness Update
African Swine Fever hitting China pork production hard, and USDA continues work on aid for farmers hit by tariffs.
EU Cheese Names and Cooke Aquaculture Penalty
The Agribusiness Update
European Union blocks use of common cheese names, and Cooke Aquaculture agrees to pay $332,000 for floating pen collapse.
Suicide Prevention and Farm Bill Implementation
The Agribusiness Update
Suicide Prevention among Veterinarians, and Democrats take up Farm Bill implementation now that they're in charge.
Market Facilitation Payments and China Soybean Update
The Agribusiness Update
USDA still working on second round of Market Facilitation Program payments, China's new soybean purchases could set records.
Market Facilitation Payments Delayed and School Nutrition
The Agribusiness Update
Second round of Market Facilitation Payments delayed, and USDA increases flexibility of school nutrition program.
Farm Bill Cannabis and Delayed Market Facilitation Payments
The Agribusiness Update
New Farm Bill includes cannabis, and more delays for round 2 of Market Facilitation Payments.
Perdue on Trade With Japan and American Cheese
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue looking for improved trade with Japan, and popularity of American Cheese fading thanks to millennials.
Oregon Dairy Waste Management and USDA Downsizing
The Agribusiness Update
Oregon's second largest dairy in big trouble over manure management system, and Trump proposal would downsize much of government including the USDA.
A New Whey to Make Vodka Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A new way of making vodka is 'Whey Too Cool' finds a new study at Oregon State University.
Bayer Monsanto Delay and Argentina Drought
The Agribusiness Update
Bayer delays completion of Monsanto merger until second quarter, and Argentina drought send grain prices upward.
Beef Counts Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Second Harvest and Beef Counts hold 3-day food distribution for needy in Toppenish, Yakima, and Ellensburg.