GFB's I Farm-I Vote Campaign and Judge Pauses USDA Scramble
From the Western Ag Network, I’m Bob Larson with your Agribusiness Update.
**As the Nov. 3 General Election approaches, the Georgia Farm Bureau reminds us that decisions made at the ballot box will have a lasting impact on agriculture and rural communities.
GFB’s I Farm. I Vote. campaign is encouraging Georgians to become informed, engaged and active participants in the electoral process.
Visit www.ifarmivotega.com for a list of key issues, candidates and their answers to questions about the issues.
**The USDA is asking farmers to share their experiences with fertilizer prices and industry consolidation as federal officials investigate whether the market is operating fairly.
Deputy Ag Secretary Stephen Vaden made the request during a meeting with farmers, saying individual stories could help the Federal Trade Commission investigate potential unfair pricing or anti-competitive practices in the fertilizer industry.
Vaden says a large number of farmer experiences would be difficult to dismiss.
**A federal judge is considering a temporary pause on USDA plans to relocate employees across the country, a move that could affect where farmers access agency services.
U.S. District Court Judge Vince Chhabria (CHUB-ree-ah) said he may issue an administrative stay to give him more time to review a lawsuit challenging USDA’s reorganization.
Chhabria said the stay could block USDA from moving forward with relocations until October 2.
