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Ag News: Ag Tourism Grows and China Trade Deal Delay
Agricultural tourism continues to grow. Commodities such as grapes, fruit and nut trees, and specialty livestock had a positive impact on tourism revenues.
Ag New: SNAP Participation Down
The percentage of residents participating in SNAP has decreased in 46 states. USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program provides food buying benefits to households with limited incomes.
Ag News: Mexico Upbeat on USMCA
**Mexico's top North American negotiator, Jesús Seade, is upbeat that the White House and lawmakers can reach an agreement on the USMCA before Thanksgiving.
Seade is basing his optimism on recent conversations held with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and U...
Ag News: E coli in Romaine
There is no information to report following a recent E. coli outbreak that was, in the FDA’s words, “likely associated with romaine lettuce.”
Ag News: Chilean Riots & Fruit Exports
Rioting in Chile and near Chilean ports has not held back fruit exports so far. The demonstrations began in mid-October over an increase in metro transportation rates.
Ag News: China Deal as 2019 Ends
As 2019 winds down, many still wonder whether or not President Trump will get a trade deal done with China. A partial deal, but a full deal is unlikely.
Ag News: Plants Retain Water
In work that could help plants resist drought, a research team at the University of California, Riverside, says it has developed a chemical to help plants retain water.
Ag News: ASF Forum in Mexico
National Pork Producers Council leaders and staff attended the second North American African Swine Fever Forum in Mexico City, hosted by Mexico’s Ag Secretary.
Ag News: Syngenta Top Ag Employer
**Syngenta has been recognized as one of the world’s leading biotech employers, and the top agriculture employer, in the 2019 Science Careers Top Employers Survey.
The company ranked 10 out of 20 top employers in biotechnology, biopharmaceutical, pharmaceutical and related industries, marking the tenth year of recognition by the prestigious global survey...
Ag News: ASF Risk in U.S. Hog Herd and Kwik Lok’s New Eco Lok
New research finds the risk of African swine fever entering the U.S. hog population has nearly doubled in the last year.
Ag News: AFBF Women’s Boot Camp
**The American Farm Bureau Federation recognized 15 farm and ranch women leaders as graduates of its Women's Communications Boot Camp fall session.
The intensive four-day course comprised hands-on sessions related to public speaking, working with the media and messaging...
Ag News: Syngenta Climate Contribution
Chinese-owned Syngenta will contribute $2 billion over the next five years to create innovations specifically targeted to address climate change.