Florida Farm Bureau Praises Bridge Aid and Dietary Guidelines
From the Ag Information Network, I’m Bob Larson with your Agribusiness Update.
**Florida Farm Bureau Federation President Jeb Smith commented on the USDA’s announcement to provide $12 billion in economic relief to America’s farmers and ranchers until benefits from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act go into effect.
Smith says Florida Farm Bureau Federation extends our sincere appreciation to President Trump and the USDA for announcing critical bridge payments to help America’s farmers and ranchers navigate ongoing market disruptions and rising input costs.
www.floridafarmbureau.org/news/florida-farmers-grateful-for-financial-help-from-usda/
**The Fertilizer Institute praised the House of Representatives for passing HR 3898, the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today Act.
Its legislation designed to bring clarity, consistency, and predictability to the federal Clean Water Act.
CEO Corey Rosenbusch says the PERMIT Act provides the guardrails needed to keep critical projects moving while maintaining protections for water quality and natural resources.
TFI members routinely face permitting delays that cost time and money.
**Every five years, the Dietary Guidelines are updated, based on current recommendations from a scientific advisory committee.
Farmdoc data shows consumers generally agree with most recommendations.
Over 50% strongly agreed with the recommendations to eat all types of vegetables and to choose food and beverages with less added sugars.
Recommendations most likely to see dissent were eating fish or seafood twice a week and consuming low-fat or fat-free milk or yogurt.
