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Right to repair
Idaho Ag Today
National Farmers Union (NFU) celebrates the settlement resolving a lawsuit against Deere & Company over restrictions on farm equipment repair.
California New World Screwworm Plan and Right to Repair Agreement
The Agribusiness Update
As the New World screwworm expands into the U.S. from Mexico, California’s pest exclusion leaders already have developed a response plan, and an agreement announced by John Deere and the FTC ensures farmers and ranchers will have access to the diagnostic and repair tools to help maintain and repair equipment.
USA Peanut Congress and Right to Repair Agreement
The Agribusiness Update
The National Peanut Board spent an energizing week with industry leaders in June at the 30th annual USA Peanut Congress, and an agreement announced by John Deere and the FTC ensures farmers and ranchers will have access to the diagnostic and repair tools to help maintain and repair equipment.
John Deere Repair Battle and Trade War Already
The Agribusiness Update
Jonn Deere filed an answer to the Federal Trade Commission’s lawsuit alleging the tractor manufacturer holds a monopoly over its repair services, and most respondents in Farm Journal’s March Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor agree the U.S. is already in a trade war.
John Deere Repair Battle and Trade War Already
The Agribusiness Update
Jonn Deere filed an answer to the Federal Trade Commission’s lawsuit alleging the tractor manufacturer holds a monopoly over its repair services, and most respondents in Farm Journal’s March Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor agree the U.S. is already in a trade war.
California Drought Regulations Return and 96% of Farms Family Owned
The Agribusiness Update
Even with a more positive water outlook in California, state water officials readopted drought emergency regulations that curtail water rights for farmers and ranchers, and in 2023 family farms accounted for about 96% of total farms, 90% of ag land, and 83% of the total production value.
California Drought Regulations Return and 96% of All Farms Family Owned
The Agribusiness Update
Even with a more positive water outlook in California, state water officials readopted drought emergency regulations that curtail water rights for farmers and ranchers, and in 2023 family farms accounted for about 96% of total farms, 90% of ag land, and 83% of the total production value.
National Peanut Board Elects Chair and 96% of All Farms Family Owned
The Agribusiness Update
Former Vice Chair, Casey Cox Kerr of Mitchell County was elected chairperson of the National Peanut Board, and in 2023 family farms accounted for about 96% of total farms, 90% of ag land, and 83% of the total production value.
Deficit Irrigation Program and Potato Sales Higher
The Agribusiness Update
An agreement would pay farmers participating in the “deficit irrigation” program if they stop irrigating and sacrifice one or two hay cuttings, and retail sales of U.S. potatoes increased by both volume and dollar sales in July 2023-thru-June of this year.
Farm Tech Field Day and Potato Sales Higher
The Agribusiness Update
University of Florida Extension is working with its Agriculture and Biological Engineering Department to launch a new Farm Technology Field Day, and retail sales of U.S. potatoes increased by both volume and dollar sales in July 2023-thru-June of this year.
NCBA on Electronic ID Rule and FTC Asked to Look into Egg Prices
The Agribusiness Update
National Cattlemen's Beef Association wants to ensure cattle producers are represented where it applies to the proposed electronic identification rule, and FTC is asked to look into the rising cost of eggs.
NCBA on Electronic ID Rule and FTC Asked to Look into Egg Prices
The Agribusiness Update
National Cattlemen's Beef Association wants to ensure cattle producers are represented where it applies to the proposed electronic identification rule, and FTC is asked to look into the rising cost of eggs.
Hurrican Ian Estimates in Florida and E15 to Replenish Fuel Supply
The Agribusiness Update
Preliminary assessments of the agricultural losses tied to Hurricane Ian hit $1.5 billion, and National Corn Growers Association calls on policymakers to use ethanol as a solution to the nation's fuel supply problems.
Little Change in Food Prices and What Worries Producers Most
The Agribusiness Update
An AFBF survey shows little change in prices of summer cookout foods, and a poll shows what worries you most about produce industry.
Great Georgia Pollinator Census and What Worries Producers Most
The Agribusiness Update
The Great Georgia Pollinator Census is happening this summer and you're invited to take part, and survey shows what worries you most about produce industry.
Dozens of Donors File Federal Trade Commission Complaints Against Humane Society of the United States
Land & Livestock Report
Dozens of Donors File Federal Trade Commission Complaints Against Humane Society of the United States
ChemChina/Syngenta Merger OK'd and Dairy Gets Tough on Canada
The Agribusiness Update
Chem-China, Syngenta Merger Approved, and Dairy wants to get tough on trade with Canada.
Gas Prices & Snowpack
Northwest Report
Everyone is asking why gas prices are on the rise and the answer may surprise you. Plus how are the water reserves in the West .