California Okra and Skinny Farm Bill Next
From the Ag Information Network, this is your Agribusiness Update.
**While most U.S.-grown okra is produced in the Southeast,
California farmers like Farmboy Organics owners, Andrew and Eric Walker have found success growing the tropical vegetable in the Central Valley.
Okra isn’t a primary crop at many California farms, but it’s appeal to shoppers seeking ingredients for African, Asian and Southern recipes has helped them attract new customers at farmers markets.
Eric says people who like okra really like it.
**Republicans cleared their agriculture megabill hurdle and are now looking to pass a smaller farm bill with important priorities that haven’t been updated since 2018.
Politico says $67 billion in farm bill spending was included in the reconciliation bill.
But there are still farm programs and priorities that need funding, extension, or updating.
House Ag Chair GT Thompson looked ahead to a “skinny” farm bill, with a predicted cost of less than $8 billion.
**The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association applauded Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins’ Farm Security is National Security action plan.
The USDA is releasing a number of farm security and national security policies supported by NCBA and America’s cattle farmers and ranchers.
