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Fried Applauds SNAP Increase and NCBA Convention Wraps Up
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Ag Commissioner Nikki Fried applauds USDA's re-evaluation and increase of SNAP benefits, and NCBA convention held in Nashville where beef demand was the hot topic.
Organic Demand Up and SNAP Benefits Increase
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Pandemic changes boost demand for organic products, and SNAP benefits get re-evaluated and increases on the way.
FBB President Hoblick Retires and SNAP Benefits Increase
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Florida Farm Bureau President John Hoblick announces his retirement, and USDA re-evaluates Thrifty Food Plan which leads to increase in SNAP benefits.
Thieves Use Drones in California and Cosmic Crisp Volume Soars
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Thieves in California using drones to find and steal farm equipment, and Cosmic Crisp volume and sales climbing quickly.
Georgia Storms Hit Crops and Cosmic Crisp Volume Soars
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A series of storms last week brought thunder, rain, tornados, and hail to several Georgia counties, and Cosmic Crisp apple volume continues to climb its way to the top.
15% SNAP Boost and Repositioning Animal Protein
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USDA announces 15% increase in SNAP benefits through September, and Animal Ag Alliance Stakeholders Summit to discuss repositioning animal protein to maintain spot ono our tables.
Climate Drives Butterfly Abundance and 15% SNAP Boost
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UGA College of Ag and Environment study shows climate change driving abundance of butterflies, and USDA announces 15% boost in SNAP benefits.
USDA Natural Resources in Florida and Rural COVID Infection Rate
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USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida continues its work despite pandemic and destructive storms, and infections rates of COVID-19 higher in rural counties with meatpacking facilities.
USDA Natural Resources in Florida and Rural COVID Infection Rate
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USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida continues its work despite pandemic and destructive storms, and infections rates of COVID-19 higher in rural counties with meatpacking facilities.
NOAA Forecasts La Nina Winter and SNAP+ for Oregon Wildfire Victims
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NOAA forecasts a La Nina winter which could mean continued drought for Southwestern states, and low-income Oregon wildfire victims could be eligible for USDA's SNAP-Plus benefits.
Fresh Produce Exports Mixed and USDA & Alabama Sally Recovery
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USDA numbers show mixed results for produce exports, and reminder to Alabama residents that USDA has assistance for Hurricane Sally recovery.
Alabama & D-SNAP and NPPC on California's Prop 12
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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.
California Wildfire Prevention and USDA Emergency Benefits
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Some California wildfire prevention is scaled back due to pandemic, and USDA announces emergency benefit increases reach $2-billion per month for SNAP.
AFBF Likes China Deal and Land O'Lakes Self-Drive Truck
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American Farm Bureau Federation excited about potential China trade deal, and Land O'Lakes delivers butter in self-driving truck.
New Red Spinach and SNAP Participation Down
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USDA releases new "red spinach," and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program participation down.
SNAP Participation Drops and Trump Threatens Tariffs
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SNAP participation drops 3%, and President Trump renews threats on Chinese goods.
SNAP Fraud Funding and WA GMO Wheat
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$5.1-million awarded to SNAP Fraud Framework grants, and GMO wheat found in Washington state from two Monsanto strains.
NFU Opposes SNAP Requirements and Trump Meets w/ China
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National Farmers Union opposes proposed tightening of SNAP work requirements, and President meets with Chinese officials to talk trade.
China Trade Deal Inches Along and Trump Budget Cuts
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China trade deal inches along, and Trump's latest budget look familiar to agriculture.