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Truck Driver Hours Waived and Alternative to Restaurant Customers
The Agribusiness Update
The hours of service rules for truck drivers delivering food and other necessary supplies have been waived, and food producers looking for alternate customers after restaurants closed by coronavirus.
Don't Fear Fruits and Veggies, and USDA Still Open
The Agribusiness Update
Don't let the fear of COVID-19 keep you from buying fresh fruits and vegetables, and USDA wants public to know they're still open for business.
Worker Visas at the Border Pt 3
Fruit Grower Report
WAFLA Director Dan Fazio talks about the challenges getting an ag workforce across the border during the coronavirus shutdown.
Worker Visas at the Border Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
WAFLA Director Dan Fazio talks about the challenges getting an ag workforce across the border during the coronavirus shutdown.
Worker Visas at the Border Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
WAFLA Director Dan Fazio talks about the challenges getting an ag workforce across the border during the coronavirus shutdown.
Future of Food Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Food trends and demand is constantly changing, but Alpha Food Labs co-founder Mike Lee is trying to keep us focused.
Future of Food Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Food trends and demand is constantly changing, but Alpha Food Labs co-founder Mike Lee is trying to keep us focused.
Bayer Sustainability and USDA Preps For African Swine Fever
The Agribusiness Update
Bayer is focusing on sustainability with three new commitments, and USDA making preparations for African Swine Fever should it come to the U.S.
California Asparagus Plummets and USDA Automation Investment
The Agribusiness Update
California asparagus acreage plummets, and USDA investing in ag automation as answer to labor shortage.
Legislation Adds Ag Inspectors and Exports of Fruit Down-Veggies Up
The Agribusiness Update
Legislation to keep agricultural pests and diseases out of the U.S. would see a boost if passed, and exports of fresh fruits were down 6% in 2019 but vegetables were up 4%.
Flavonols Help Alzheimers and Trump Budge Worries NFU
The Agribusiness Update
Flavonols found to help for Alzheimers, and Trump 2021 budget worries National Farmers Union.
PNW to Supplement California Crops and U.S. Ag Exports 2019
The Agribusiness Update
Studies are underway to see if Washington's Columbia Basin could replace some of California's crop production hit by climate change, and U.S. Ag Exports down slightly in 2019.
USDA School Meal Changes and Trump Popularity Poll
The Agribusiness Update
USDA proposes changes to school meal programs, and Trump's popularity climbs to new highs in Farm Journal Pulse Poll.
New Canadian Produce Requirements and U.S. Pork In Hong Kong
The Agribusiness Update
Suppliers of produce to Canada will face new regulations, and U.S. Pork opportunities in Hong Kong.
Ag Chair Likes USMCA and Mexico Approves USMCA
The Agribusiness Update
House Ag Committee Chairman Collin Peterson pleased with USMCA progress, and Mexico approves House updates to USMCA.
Peru Grape Exports and Thanksgiving Spuds Consumed
The Agribusiness Update
Peru grape exports up 5%, and Americans eat their share of Thanksgiving potatoes.
Mexico Upbeat on USMCA and Perdue on Mexican Trade Mission
The Agribusiness Update
Mexican officials are upbeat about USMCA passage, and Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue leads group to Mexico on trade mission.
Tariffs on EU Exports to U.S. and Russian Soy to China
The Agribusiness Update
25% tariffs coming for EU exports to U.S., and Russian soybean talks with China.
Sept. Nat'l Fruits & Veggies Month and DFA's Plant-based Beverage
The Agribusiness Update
September is National Fruits & Veggies Month, and mixed reaction to Dairy Farmer's of America creating plant-based beverage.
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.