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Tariff Relief for Farmers and China Suspends Brazilian Beef
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA continues to evaluate possible tariff relief options for farmers impacted by trade disputes and rising production costs, and China has suspended beef imports from three Brazilian meatpacking plants after detecting synthetic veterinary hormones in cattle.
UGA Tops Half-Billion in R&D Spending and Ag Groups Sue Over WOTUS
The Agribusiness Update
For the first time ever, the University of Georgia surpassed a half-billion dollars in research and development spending, and the American Farm Bureau and other ag groups file suit over the revised Waters of the U.S. Rule.
California Rice to China and USTR Suspends Thailand Trade
The Agribusiness Update
California rice first to China, and USTR suspends Thailand over trade practices.
Alabama Farmers-Nursery COVID Relief and Trump-Biden Produce Debate
The Agribusiness Update
Alabama farmers and nursery growers hit by pandemic may apply for financial assistance, and President Trump and Joe Biden will be represented at United Fresh Produce Association's virtual Washington Conference.
Organics in Canada and China Suspends U.S. Ag Purchases
The Agribusiness Update
Organic fruits and vegetables demand growing in Canada, and Chinese government suspends purchases of U.S. ag products.
Grads Look at Ag Careers and USDA to Kansas City
The Agribusiness Update
It's graduation season with many considering careers in agriculture, and USDA look to move two offices to Kansas City.
USDOT Suspends ELD and USMCA with Gov't Shutdown
The Agribusiness Update
USDOT officially suspends requirement for livestock haulers to use electronic logging devices, and Government shutdown stalls progress on USMCA.
Syngenta Spends on Training-Fines and Mexican Sugar Watch
The Agribusiness Update
Syngenta to spend on training and fines after workers exposed to spray, and Mexican sugar and U.S. Refiners watch NAFTA talks closely.
Brazilian Beef Suspended and Total Red Meat Production Record
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. Ban on Brazilian Beef Until Further Notice, and Total Red Meat Production All-Time High in May.
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.