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California Water Resources Project and China Approves U.S. Meat Imports
The Agribusiness Update
The California Department of Water Resources has awarded $11.8 million in funding for two projects promoting agriculture and groundwater conservation, and China has approved 18 U.S. beef companies and 12 U.S. pork outlets for export to China.
Cotton Council Applauds CCC Funds and Farm Bill Extension Likely
The Agribusiness Update
Cotton Council International applauds allocation of $1.3 billion in Commodity Credit Corporation funds to a new Regional Agricultural Promotion Program, and Congress will have to extend the life of the 2018 farm law into 2024 so it can finish work on its successor.
Milk Production Up Over Last Year and National FFA Convention
The Agribusiness Update
Milk production in the 24 major dairy states during September totaled 17.5 billion pounds, up slightly from a year ago, and over 65,000 FFA members and supporters celebrate agriculture and ag education at the 96th National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis.
Milk Production Up Over Last Year and National FFA Convention
The Agribusiness Update
Milk production in the 24 major dairy states during September totaled 17.5 billion pounds, up slightly from a year ago, and over 65,000 FFA members and supporters celebrate agriculture and ag education at the 96th National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis.
Organic Standards Act and Adopt GREET Act
The Agribusiness Update
The Organic Trade Association applauds the introduction of the Continuous Improvement and Accountability in Organic Standards Act, and lawmakers announce the reintroduction of the Adopt GREET Act, a bipartisan bill directing the EPA to update its greenhouse gas modeling for ethanol and biodiesel.
Organic Standards Act and Adopt GREET Act
The Agribusiness Update
The Organic Trade Association applauds the introduction of the Continuous Improvement and Accountability in Organic Standards Act, and lawmakers announce the reintroduction of the Adopt GREET Act, a bipartisan bill directing the EPA to update its greenhouse gas modeling for ethanol and biodiesel.
Organic Standards Act and Adopt GREET Act
The Agribusiness Update
The Organic Trade Association applauds the introduction of the Continuous Improvement and Accountability in Organic Standards Act, and lawmakers announce the reintroduction of the Adopt GREET Act, a bipartisan bill directing the EPA to update its greenhouse gas modeling for ethanol and biodiesel.
USDA Funding for Veterans and Household Spending for Food
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA announced $27.6 million in grants for underserved and veteran farmers, ranchers, and foresters, and households spend more on food as their incomes rise, but the amount represents a smaller share of their overall budgets.
Cash Labor Ag Expenses and USDA Funding for Dairy Disasters
The Agribusiness Update
Total cash labor expenses for U.S. ag higher, and new funding announced from the USDA will help dairy producers affected by natural disasters.
California's Heat Safety Law and McConnell on Farm Bill Deadline
The Agribusiness Update
California tightens Heat Illness Prevention Standard, one of the most stringent in the nation, and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says Congress is running out of legislative working days before Farm Bill expires.
California's Heat Safety Law and McConnell on Farm Bill Deadline
The Agribusiness Update
California tightens Heat Illness Prevention Standard, one of the most stringent in the nation, and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says Congress is running out of legislative working days before Farm Bill expires.
and McConnell on Farm Bill Deadline
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Farm Bureau encouraging members to voice opposition to checkoff amendment, and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says Congress is running out of legislative working days before Farm Bill expires.
Farm Bill & Organic and Federal Milk Marketing Order Talks
The Agribusiness Update
Organic farmers could have more political sway in Farm Bill negotiations, and Federal Milk Marketing Order hearings begin.
Farm Bill & Organic and Federal Milk Marketing Order Talks
The Agribusiness Update
Organic farmers could have more political sway in Farm Bill negotiations, and Federal Milk Marketing Order hearings begin.
AgWest Startup Grant Program Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
AgWest Farm Credit has announced a new grant program that provides one-time startup funds of $15,000 for those looking to get their agricultural business off the ground.
AgWest Startup Grant Program Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
AgWest Farm Credit has announced a new grant program that provides one-time startup funds of $15,000 for those looking to get their agricultural business off the ground.
California's Prop 12 Delayed and Funding for Rural Internet
The Agribusiness Update
California Ag Department agrees to a six-month extension allowing retailers to continue selling pork that doesn’t comply with Prop 12, and the Department of Commerce allocates funding for reliable high-speed internet
Fourth of July Safety in Florida and Funding for Rural Internet
The Agribusiness Update
Fourth of July safety in Florida, and the Department of Commerce allocates funding for reliable high-speed internet
California Delays Prop 12 and India Drops Retaliatory Tariffs
The Agribusiness Update
California has delayed the implementation of Proposition 12, and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai announced that, after two years of bilateral negotiations, India has agreed to remove retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods.
California Delays Prop 12 and India Drops Retaliatory Tariffs
The Agribusiness Update
California has delayed the implementation of Proposition 12, and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai announced that, after two years of bilateral negotiations, India has agreed to remove retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods.