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California Farm Bureau to D.C. and Farmer Sentiment Down
The Agribusiness Update
California Farm Bureau delegation including members, staff and executives traveled to Washington, D.C. last month to advocate issues affecting farmers and ranchers, and farmer sentiment weakened in September as higher input costs continued to weigh on producers’ financial outlook.
Mexican Livestock Trade Resumes and Trade Delegation to Australia
The Agribusiness Update
USDA began reopening Southwest ports for livestock trade last week, more than a year after suspending crossings to slow the spread of New World Screwworm, and USDA sent a delegation to Australia last week to strengthen export opportunities for U.S. farmers and ranchers.
Sugar beet letter
Idaho Ag Today
U.S. sugar beet farmers are facing dire times financially because of the unfair trading practices and out-of-date tier two tariff rate.
GFB President's Trip to D.C. and Ethanol Exports Decline
The Agribusiness Update
The annual Georgia Farm Bureau Presidents’ trip to Washington, D.C., provided members the opportunity to interact directly with Georgia’s congressional delegation, and U.S. ethanol exports declined slightly to start the year.
Ag trade with Vietnam
Idaho Ag Today
The Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) recently led an agricultural trade mission to Vietnam.
Ag trip to Mexico
Idaho Ag Today
A recent trip to Mexico bodes well for Idaho Ag producers.
Taiwan wheat deal
Idaho Ag Today
Taiwan’s recent pledge to buy $1.2 billion worth of U.S. wheat over the next three years, much of it from Idaho, was more than just a ceremonial commitment.
Global Aflatoxin Proposal Shelved After Peanut Industry Pushback
Southeast Regional Ag News
The American Peanut Council says a recent Codex decision protects market access for U.S. peanuts and reflects years of industry advocacy.
Japanese visit
Idaho Ag Today
A trade team from Japan spent some time in Idaho learning about the state’s beef industry.
GFB in D.C. to Air Concerns and Local Food for Schools Cuts
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Farm Bureau members visited Washington, D.C. recently, meeting with the Georgia congressional delegation and sharing concerns, and USDA is ending two pandemic-era programs that provided more than $1 billion for schools and food banks to purchase food from local farmers and producers.
American Peanuts to Japan and Ag Export Values Decline
The Agribusiness Update
The American Peanut Council led a trade delegation to Japan to meet with ag and trade officials, and ag export values in FY 2023 declined while imports narrowly increased.
California Prune Production Up and Gas Prices Drop
The Agribusiness Update
Now that California prune growers are earning a higher price, with supply more in line with demand, marketers say: Don’t go nuts on prunes, and for the first time in two weeks, the nation's average price of gasoline declined.
Hurricane Idalia Hits Aquaculture and Gas Prices Drop
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Commissioner Wilton Simpson announced the results of the Florida Department of Ag’s Hurricane Idalia impact on aquaculture, and for the first time in two weeks, the nation's average price of gasoline declined.
Florida Trade Act Investigation and U.S. Beef Exports Higher
The Agribusiness Update
A bipartisan group of Florida's Congressional delegation files Section 301 petition on behalf of state's fruit and vegetable growers, and U.S. beef exports higher in July.
Push for Disaster Relief Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse is part of a group pushing the USDA to speed up the process for getting disaster relief to Central Washington farmers.
Push for Disaster Relief Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse is part of a group pushing the USDA to speed up the process for getting disaster relief to Central Washington farmers.
Congressional Delegation Asks for Relief for Winegrape Growers
California Ag Today
John Aguirre, President of the California Association of Winegrape Growers explains the rationale for the request.
Improving Trade with Japan Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Entire Washington Congressional delegation, led by Newhouse and Cantwell, send letter to USTR Lighthizer about improving trade relationship with Japan for Washington apples.
Improving Trade with Japan Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Entire Washington Congressional delegation, led by Newhouse and Cantwell, send letter to USTR Lighthizer about improving trade relationship with Japan for Washington apples.