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School Nutrition Programs Receive Boost
Southeast Regional Ag News
The USDA has added nearly $1 billion to existing funding to help schools purchase American-grown food for their meal programs.
California Farm Bureau on WOTUS and Tariffs are Leverage with China
The Agribusiness Update
California Farm Bureau President Jamie Johansson tells EPA that WOTUS must provide protections for normal farming activities, and USTR Tai says tariffs on Chinese imports are effective leverage for negotiations.
Citrus Canker in Georgia and NCBA Comments on GHG Disclosure Rule
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Department of Agriculture is alerting citrus growers that citrus canker has been found, and National Cattlemen's Beef Association comments on the SEC's Greenhouse Gas Disclosure Rule.
US Cotton Trust Protocol and World Food Prices Drop in May
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol announces 3-year grower enrollment, and World food prices drop in May.
California Tomato Forecast Lower and World Food Prices Drop
The Agribusiness Update
California's tomato forecast is growing smaller thanks to water shortages, and World Food Prices drop in May for the second straight month.
Bird Flu Found in Domestic Georgia Flock and 2022 Census of Agriculture
The Agribusiness Update
The first case of bird flu in a domestic flock was found in Georgia, and ag producers have until June 30 to sign up to receive 2022 Census of Agriculture.
Glyphosate Debate
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley blasts the EPA for not consulting the USDA before urging the Supreme Court no to hear a challenge to California restrictions on the herbicide glyphosate.
EPA Fails to Consult USDA in Glyphosate Case
Southeast Regional Ag News
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley asked Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack at a recent Ag Committee hearing if the EPA consulted him before urging the Supreme Court not to hear a challenge to California restrictions on the widely-used herbicide glyphosate.
Ethanol Groups Want Permanent E15 Waivers
California Ag Today
President Biden lifted the summertime E15 driving restrictions. Growth Energy’s CEO Emily Skor says the president’s decision was a major victory for American drivers and the nation’s energy security.
Georgia's Asian Longhorn Tick and AFBF Mental Health Month
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Department of Agriculture confirms finding of Asian Longhorn Tick on Hall County cattle, and American Farm Bureau honors Mental Health Month with "Farmers Saving Lives" a free virtual event tomorrow at 2pm.
Asian Longhorned Tick Makes Georgia Reappearance
Southeast Regional Ag News
It’s the first confirmation of the tick this year.
Florida Starter Seed Packets and World Food Prices Down in April
The Agribusiness Update
The Florida Department of Agriculture is providing free starter seed packets as part of the Unity Gardens Initiative, and World food prices down slightly in April.
Pest Trapping Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
The Washington State Department of Agriculture has begun trapping season on invasive pests, and WSDA's Karla Salp talks about what's being done.
EPA Withholds WOTUS Clarification for CA Producers
California Ag Today
The Environmental Protection Agency’s first WOTUS roundtable Monday failed to address clear rules for farmers, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation. AFBF government affairs senior director Courtney Briggs, says the first roundtable lacked diversity needed to discuss WOTUS.
Pest Trapping Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
The Washington State Department of Agriculture has begun trapping season on invasive pests, and WSDA's Karla Salp talks about what's being done.
National Pork Board Disease Exercise and Ethanol Exports Down
The Agribusiness Update
The National Pork Board organized a foreign animal disease exercise, and Ethanol exports are down in March.
Cattle Market Reforms
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley is looking for a decision soon on the cattle market reforms.
Bird Flu Precautions and Senate Hears from Beef Industry
The Agribusiness Update
UC Davis scientists urging precautions against bird flu, and Senate hears testimony from beef industry on the Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act.
Georgia Burn Ban and Senate Hears from Beef Industry
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia burn ban is now in effect, and Senate hears testimony from beef industry on the Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act.
NCBA Offers Supreme Court Brief for Upcoming WOTUS Ruling
California Ag Today
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association offers a brief supporting two jurisdiction tests to the Supreme Court regarding the Sackett vs. EPA WOTUS case that will be argued later this year.