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USDA Aid for Georgia Farms and SNAP Changes Proposed
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins announced the USDA will provide more than $531 million in Congressionally approved recovery assistance to Georgia ag producers, and USDA is proposing changes to strengthen the stocking requirements for retailers in the SNAP Program.
Georgia Dairy Referendum and Skinny Farm Bill Next
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia dairy farmers have overwhelmingly approved two statewide referendums to continue and expand funding for dairy education, marketing, and research, and Republicans cleared their agriculture megabill hurdle and are now looking to pass a smaller farm bill.
USDA's August Grape Inquiry and More BBB Reaction
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA’s National Ag Statistics Service will soon be mailing out the Grape Inquiry-August 2025 survey to approximately 2,000 U.S. growers, and Ag groups continue reacting to the Budget Reconciliation Bill.
Targeted Weed Spraying and More BBB Reaction
The Agribusiness Update
Targeted weed-spraying can save tomato farmers 71% of the herbicide they use, and Ag groups continue reacting to the Budget Reconciliation Bill.
California Organic Conversion and USDA Terminates some DEI Awards
The Agribusiness Update
As organic acreage trends lower, California’s goals to combat climate change requires converting 20% of its cropland to organic by 2045, and Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the USDA will terminate more than 145 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion focused awards.
Georgia Peaches to Mexico and USDA Terminates some DEI Awards
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Ag Commissioner announces that Georgia Grown peaches have been exported to Mexico for the first time in 27 years, and Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the USDA will terminate more than 145 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion focused awards.
Peaches Without Borders: Georgia Grown Heads South
Southeast Regional Ag News
For the first time in nearly three decades, Georgia peaches are cleared for export to Mexico thanks to cutting-edge cold-pasteurization technology.
GPC Approves Research Funding and AFBF Thoughts on Tariffs
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Peanut Commission board approves over $764,000 in research funding for the 2025-26 budget year, and American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall worried about economic impact of President Trump's reciprocal tariffs on trading partners.
NPPC Critical of Dietary Guidelines and Dairy Production Down in February
The Agribusiness Update
The National Pork Producers Council expressed serious concerns about the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s so-called “scientific” report, and a slight drop in dairy production led to varied prices in February.
January Cattle Inventory Lower and NCBA Approves Policy Priorities
The Agribusiness Update
USDA's January Cattle Inventory report shed light on the state of the U.S. cattle industry, and the National Cattlemen's Beef Association's Executive Committee approved its policy priorities.
Inslee Approves Solar Project and USDA Rebuilds Bird Flu Vaccine Stockpile
The Agribusiness Update
In one of his last official acts before Governor Jay Inslee left office, he approved the Wautoma Solar Project proposed for a remote corner of Benton County, and the USDA will begin rebuilding its bird flu vaccine stockpile.
California Budget Hurting Farmers and Mixed Message on Trump Tariffs
The Agribusiness Update
California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass says Governor Gavin Newsom’s budget plan will continue to hurt food producers with fees, taxes and increasing labor costs, and recent reports say President-elect's aides are considering narrowing his tariff plans, but Trump says that's wrong!
Georgia Peanuts for Poultry Feed and Mixed Message on Trump Tariffs
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Peanut Commission will promote peanuts as a poultry feed ingredient at the International Production and Processing Expo in Atlanta, and recent reports say President-elect's aides are considering narrowing his tariff plans, but Trump says that's wrong!
IWRB approves grants
Idaho Ag Today
Idaho Water Resource Board (IWRB) voted to approve 11 new groundwater-to- surface water irrigation conversion projects for $13.3 million.
California Water Rates and USDA Specialty Crop Spending
The Agribusiness Update
California Water Resources Control Board has approved rate increases, including for groundwater recharge projects, and the USDA has awarded more than $25 million to support eight projects under the new Assisting Specialty Crop Imports Initiative.
Democrats Unveil Livestock Proposal and FSA's Farm Loan Update
The Agribusiness Update
Congressional Democrats unveil a bill that would pay livestock farmers on large operations to transition toward more climate-friendly practices, and USDA’s updates to the Farm Service Agency’s Farm Loan Programs are officially in effect.
Beef Checkoff Analysis and House & Senate Pass Spending Bills
The Agribusiness Update
An independent analysis of the Beef Checkoff thoroughly assessed the effectiveness and additional financial benefits, and both chambers of Congress have now approved their Fiscal Year 2025 Ag-FDA funding bills out of the full committees.
California Water Regulations and Fewer Responding to NASS Surveys
The Agribusiness Update
The California Water Resources Control Board has approved a regulation seeking to promote more efficient water use to address an anticipated 10% water supply shortfall by 2040, and the number of farmers responding to surveys from the National Ag Statistics Service has been dropping.
Trade War with China & Ag and FDA Approves Net-Zero Technology
The Agribusiness Update
A trade war with China could have significant impacts on California agriculture, and FDA’s approval of Elanco’s Bovaer (boe-vair) is another important step toward a net-zero future.
Orange Peels for Cardio Health and FDA Approves Net-Zero Technology
The Agribusiness Update
Orange peels may hold a key to better cardiovascular health, and FDA’s approval of Elanco’s Bovaer (boe-vair) is another important step toward a net-zero future.