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USDA on ASF in Haiti and Bayer to Offer Organic Seeds
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service calls discovery of ASF in Haiti unfortunate but not unexpected, and Bayer to offer organically produced vegetable seeds.
California Tomato Production Down and Red Meat Sustainability
The Agribusiness Update
California tomato growers are expecting a bit smaller crop this year than last, and USMEF recognizes the importance of sustainability for U.S. red meat.
U.S.-Mexico Tomato Dispute and Pork Production Up
The Agribusiness Update
The argument continues between U.S.-Mexico tomato growers and importers, and pork production is higher thanks to unexpectedly high slaughter rates in China.
Drought-Resilient Tomatoes - Part Two
California Ag Today
Researchers at UC Davis are trying to understand how to breed more drought-resilient crops.
Drought-Resilient Tomatoes - Part One
California Ag Today
Siobhan Brady and a team of researchers at UC Davis have been working on creating a molecular atlas of tomato roots.
Pallet Shortage Concerns Producers and Biden to Talk JBS with Putin
The Agribusiness Update
The shortage of wooden pallets has produce industry concerned about getting product to market, and President Biden intends to talk about the JBS cyber attack in his upcoming meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Urban & Space Crop Studies and 70% of Cherry Purchases Impulse
The Agribusiness Update
university of California researchers develop tomato plant that could benefit indoor urban farming and long-duration space flights, and a new study finds over 70% of single bag cherry purchases are made on impulse.
Florida Tomato Handling and U.S. Potato Victory in Mexico
The Agribusiness Update
USDA withdraws proposed handling requirements for Florida tomatoes, and NPC cheers as Mexico's Supreme Court overturns ruling preventing import of fresh U.S. Potatoes.
Record Agricultural Exports and New Purple Tomatoes
The Agribusiness Update
Record agricultural exports contribute to favorable economic conditions, and Oregon State University develops new anti-oxidant rich purple tomato called Midnight Roma.
Syngenta Enogen Corn for Cattle and ITC Rules on Blueberry Imports
The Agribusiness Update
Syngenta Seeds Enogen corn helps cattle producers reduce environmental footprint, and International Trade Commission rules blueberry imports do not harm domestic industry.
Vilsack's Running Start and California Walnuts & American Heart Month
The Agribusiness Update
Vilsack says he plans to hit the ground running as Ag Secretary, and California Walnut Board ready for February and American Heart Month.
Georgia Crop Insurance Applications and Farmer Sentiment Higher
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia fresh market tomato and pecan growers have until January 31st to apply for crop insurance, and farmer sentiment improved 7 points in December on the Ag Economy Barometer.
Thanksgiving Organics and Soybean Exports to Brazil
The Agribusiness Update
Organic produce performing well heading into Thanksgiving, and why exporting U.S. Soybeans to Brazil is so surprising.
Sally Relief for Florida Farmers and Soybean Exports to Brazil
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Commissioner Fried calls on USDA for Hurricane Sally disaster relief, and the surprising exports of U.S. soybeans to Brazil.
Cow Fart Myths and U.S. to Block Cotton Tomatoes from China
The Agribusiness Update
UC-Davis Air Quality Specialist dispels myths about Cow Farts, and U.S. to block cotton and tomato imports from China over forced labor.
GOP To Work on "Skinny" bill and Retail Meat Sales May Slow
The Agribusiness Update
Senate returns from August recess with Republicans set to unveil new COVID relief "skinny" bill, and retail meat sales may slow adding to price pressures.
GOP To Work on "Skinny" bill and Retail Meat Sales May Slow
The Agribusiness Update
Senate returns from August recess with Republicans set to unveil new COVID relief "skinny" bill, and retail meat sales may slow adding to price pressures.
Tomato Harvest
California Ag Today
We’re now in mid-July which means for many California farmers tomato harvest will soon be in full swing.
Chees Prices Surge and Chinese Vaccine for African Swine Fever
The Agribusiness Update
Cheese prices surge following reopening of restaurants and exports, and Chinese showing success with vaccine for African Swine Fever.
USDA Dollars to Feed Hunger and No COVID-19 in Meat
The Agribusiness Update
Billions of USDA dollars will be used to purchase ag products for hunger relief, and North American Meat Institute assurance of no COVID-19 in processed meat.