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Farmers Borrowing Less and Tractor Sales Soar
The Agribusiness Update
With pandemic aid in their hands, farmers are borrowing less for operating expenses, and Tractor sales in March soar.
California Cherry Outlook Good and Farmers Buying More Land
The Agribusiness Update
California cherry crop prospects look good for 2021, and Farmers are buying and selling more land in first six months of fiscal year.
California Strawberry Acreage and USTR Tai Talks with EU
The Agribusiness Update
California strawberry growers prepare for big season, and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai talks with her E.U. Counterparts.
China Makes Huge U.S. Corn Purchase and Mexico Trade Troubles
The Agribusiness Update
China makes huge purchase of U.S. corn over four days, and the American Farm Bureau Federation and many other ag groups are calling on trade officials to enforce trade agreements with Mexico.
Washington Wine Grape Crop Report and Ag Resilient Amid COVID
The Agribusiness Update
Washington state's wine grape crop may be smaller in 2020 but quality is high, and farmers report resilient food system amid pandemic.
Overtime Bill Moves On Pt 3
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
In Olympia, a bill that phases in overtime pay for farm workers and shields ag employers from retroactive overtime lawsuits has passed the Senate and now moves to the House.
Overtime Bill Moves On Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
In Olympia, a bill that phases in overtime pay for farm workers and shields ag employers from retroactive overtime lawsuits has passed the Senate and now moves to the House.
Overtime Bill Moves On Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
In Olympia, a bill that phases in overtime pay for farm workers and shields ag employers from retroactive overtime lawsuits has passed the Senate and now moves to the House.
County Fair Cash Crunch and Beef-Pork Exports Down Slightly
The Agribusiness Update
County fairgrounds are facing a cash crunch amid the pandemic, and Beef and Pork exports off slightly in new year.
Restaurant Closure Survey and USTR Tai on Trade with China
The Agribusiness Update
Survey shows nearly half of Americans watched favorite restaurant close during pandemic, and new U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai will be tough on trade with China.
U.S. Field Crop Values Soar and USTR Tai on Trade with China
The Agribusiness Update
The value estimates on U.S. field and miscellaneous crops soar since 2019, and new USTR Katherine Tai talks tough trade with China.
Food Packaging Not Spreading COVID and China's Meat Demand
The Agribusiness Update
A year after the pandemic broke out there is still no evidence that food or food packaging will spread COVID-19 virus, and China's demand for meat expected to continue.
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.
Back Pay Lawsuits Dairy Pt 3
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Washington Dairies face two dozen lawsuits for three years back overtime pay.
Back Pay Lawsuits Dairy Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Washington Dairies face two dozen lawsuits for three years back overtime pay.
Back Pay Lawsuit Pt 3
Fruit Grower Report
Will two dozen back overtime pay lawsuits spill over from Dairy to the rest of agriculture?
Back Pay Lawsuit Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Will two dozen back overtime pay lawsuits spill over from Dairy to the rest of agriculture?
Back Pay Lawsuit Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Will two dozen back overtime pay lawsuits spill over from Dairy to the rest of agriculture?
Harvust and AFBF Award
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ag-focused tech startup Harvust recognized by American Farm Bureau Federation as 2021 Entrepreneur of the Year.