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Ag News: Farm Connectivity
The 2019 National Agricultural Statistics Service report shows internet and computer connectivity on American farms with only 75% having access to the internet.
Ag News: Grazing Demand Up in California
Demand in California has been rising steadily for livestock to provide grazing services to attack weeds as a wildfire-prevention measure.
Ag News: Soybeans Take Another Hit
The trade war between the U.S. and China is a big reason U.S. farm exports are taking another hit as the USDA slashes its estimates for shipments of soybeans and corn this year.
Ag News: U.S. Red Meat to SE Asia
Trade possibilities in Southeast Asia have red meat producers drooling, and a big reason the U.S. Meat Export Federation held its first-ever regional product showcase.
Ag News: Net Farm Income Higher
The USDA Economic Research Service updated their net farm income forecast for 2019, now expects net farm income to increase $4.0 billion or 4.8% from 2018 to $88 billion.
Ag News: Winegrape Smoke Task Force
Winegrape Growers of California, Oregon and Washington had their first meeting of a Smoke Exposure Task Force to address the problems caused by exposure to wildfire smoke.
Ag News: Sept. Nat’l Fruits & Veggies Month
The Produce for Better Health Foundation is challenging consumers to eat more produce in September, National Fruits and Veggies Month.
Ag News: Ag Retailers Applaud EPA Labeling
The Agricultural Retailers Assoc. is applauding EPA’s move to stop labeling Glyphosate as a carcinogen. The EPA announced it will no longer approve such product labels.
Ag News: China Fruit Tariffs
The hits keep on coming for U.S. fruit exporters as China’s tariffs on U.S. apples, pears, cherries and other U.S. commodities increased an additional 10% yesterday.
Ag News: Citrus Greening Quarantine
The USDA has expanded quarantined areas for citrus greening in California, Texas and Louisiana after the disease was detected in multiple locations.