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Ag News: Ladybug Swarm
Like something out of a science fiction movie, meteorologists across Southern Cal. spotted a large storm-like signal on their radars that made no sense with calm weather.
Ag News: NW Ag Exports Down
Export shipments to China out of Seattle and Tacoma ports fell 32% in 2018. The figures show AG exports out of the Northwest are down 21% THIS YEAR as of the end of March.
Ag News: Duvall Hails Year-round E15
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall hails the EPA’s announcement to allow expanded E15 fuel sales. Removing outdated barriers and regulations.
Ag News: ASF Spreading in China
The impact of China's African swine fever outbreak has grown, as the disease arrived in one of the country's largest production areas as pork stockpiles fall rapidly.
Ag News: Walmart Sues Poultry Companies
America’s largest retail grocer, Walmart has filed suit against various U.S. poultry companies alleging a conspiracy to inflate chicken prices.
Ag News: Borden’s Elsie Gets Facelift and Bud Light Ads Barred
Elsie, the iconic spokescow for Borden dairy, is getting a makeover. The new look Elsie is part of a new marketing campaign with the tagline “Glass Half-Full Since 1857.”
Ag News: ASF Impact on China
Last week, the USDA confirmed China bought 31,400 metric tons of the 46,300 exports sold, the second-largest purchase of U.S. pork ever.
Ag News: Arby’s Impossible Meat
When VegNews published an article claiming “Arby’s Looks to Add Plant-Based Impossible Meat to Menu,” Arby’s decided it was time to set the record straight.
Ag News: Tariff Lifting and Beef to Japan
Two trade moves are being celebrated in the beef industry. Steel and aluminum tariffs were lifted for Mexico and Canada, and Japan lifted age requirements for U.S. beef.
Ag News: Rain Delays Corn Planting
Farmers have done their best since April to get the 2019 corn crop in the ground. Unfortunately, Mother Nature continues to knock them down.
Ag News: U.S. Beef to Japan
The U.S. and Japan have agreed on new terms that eliminate Japan’s longstanding restrictions on U.S. beef exports, paving the way for expanded sales.
Ag News: USDA Prepares for ASF Defense
The USDA continues its overall African Swine Fever preparedness efforts. The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service will work with the states, and veterinary diagnostic labs to test for ASF.