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California Snowpack 160% Above Normal and US Dairy on Canadian Restrictions
The Agribusiness Update
California snowpack is 160% higher than normal in first snow survey of the year, and US Dairy celebrates decision on Canadian restrictions.
Georgia Christmas Tree Headed to V.P. and Potential Farm Bill Problems
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Christmas Tree grower wins contest that puts one of his trees in Vice President Harris' home, and looking ahead to potential problems with Farm Bill.
CBB's 35th Annual Convention and China Gets U.S. Blueberries
The Agribusiness Update
Cattlemen's Beef Board to celebrate 35th Anniversary at convention in Nashville, and China promotes U.S. Blueberries for first time.
Meatpacking COVID Numbers and Food Service Changes
The Agribusiness Update
The numbers show meatpacking industry hit hard by COVID infection rates, and changes likely as food service industry rebounds from pandemic challenges.
New Zealand Sea Exports of Livestock and NPPC Calls for Halt to Prop 12
The Agribusiness Update
New Zealand is calling a halt to the export of livestock by sea, and the National Pork Producers Council calls on court to stop California's Prop 12.
China Boosts Meat Supply and Organic Blueberry Sales
The Agribusiness Update
China releases more meat from state reserves to boost supply ahead of Lunar New Year, and Organic Blueberry sales make up large percentage of organic produce sales.
New USDA Conservation Standards
Southeast Regional Ag News
This is a part of their ongoing effort to make sure that their practices reflect new technological developments.
EU Stiffens Food Import Standards and California Wine Grapes Update
The Agribusiness Update
The EU is pushing their standards for imported foods which could mean more challenges for U.S. growers, and about a quarter of California wine grapes could be lost as a result of COVID and wildfire smoke.
Alabama & D-SNAP and NPPC on California's Prop 12
The Agribusiness Update
Alabama residents could qualify for USDA's D-SNAP aid, and National Pork Producers Council calling for California's Prop 12 to be declared invalid.
USDA Waivers and Plant-based Dairy Wording
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue announce extends three waivers for child nutrition programs, and Dairy groups have issues with Plant-Based Foods Association's label wording standards.
Oregon Wine Council Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Facing a lot of regulatory challenges, a new coalition called the Oregon Wine Council has been formed to represent the industry.
Oregon Wine Council Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Facing a lot of regulatory challenges, a new coalition called the Oregon Wine Council has been formed to represent the industry.
Oregon Wine Council Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Oregon Wine Council is the just created organization formed to represent the statewide wine industry.
Oregon Wine Council Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Oregon Wine Council is the just created organization formed to represent the statewide wine industry.
McDonald's Reduces Antibiotic Beef and Senate Works on Hemp
The Agribusiness Update
McDonald's moves forward with plans to reduced the use of antibiotics in beef supply, and Senate hearing on industrial hemp targets CBDs.
AFS in China Slows and NFU Unhappy with RFS Obligations
The Agribusiness Update
Chinese officials report the spread of African Swine Fever is slowing, and National Farmers Union disappointed with EPA's latest renewable volume obligations under 2020 RFS.
USMCA Overall U.S. Win and Black Rock on Bayer
The Agribusiness Update
The USMCA is not perfect but an overall win for U.S. Ag, and Bayer's largest shareholder not supportive of management.
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.
World Dairy Prices Up and Farting Cows
The Agribusiness Update
World dairy prices continue to inch up, and Farting Cows a hit on social media.
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.