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SPUR Program
Idaho Ag Today
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the Strengthening Processing for U.S. Ranchers (SPUR) Program.
Legislation Targets Major Meatpackers and National Cheese Day
The Agribusiness Update
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer introduced legislation aimed at lowering grocery prices by increasing competition within the meatpacking industry, and the dairy checkoff is using today, National Cheese Day to promote cheese as a high-protein snack option.
USDA Funds Peach Tree Removal and Brazil Beef Imports Scrutinized
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA will make up to $9 million available to fund the removal of cling peach orchards for growers after Del Monte plant closure in Modesto, and growing scrutiny of the meatpacking industry and rising Brazilian beef imports are fueling a new debate.
GFA Announces Scholarships and Brazil Beef Imports Scrutinized
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Foundation for Agriculture announce the 27 students selected to receive $70,000 in scholarships for the 2026-27 academic year, and growing scrutiny of the meatpacking industry and rising Brazilian beef imports are fueling a new debate.
R-Calf Supports Trump Meat Probe
Line on Agriculture
President Donald Trump has called for an investigation into potential price fixing and violations in the beef packing industry, coinciding with R-CALF USA's lawsuit against the sector.
California Potatoes Recover and Protecting Future Farmland Act
The Agribusiness Update
After a four-year decline in potato production nationwide, this season’s California crop appears ready to buck the trend, and Senators Tammy Baldwin and Chuck Grassley introduced the Protecting Future Farmland Act.
Sunbelt Ag Expo and Protecting Future Farmland Act
The Agribusiness Update
The Sunbelt Agricultural Exposition will celebrate its 45th Anniversary show October 17-19, just outside of Moultrie, GA, and Senators Tammy Baldwin and Chuck Grassley introduced the Protecting Future Farmland Act.
Cattle Reform
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Cattle market reforms to help independent producers get better prices could be gaining momentum in Congress.
California Citrus Faces Rising Costs and COVID Impact on Pork Processing
The Agribusiness Update
California citrus growers are facing increase costs for bringing their crops to market, and COVID impact on pork processing was shortlived.
UGA Meat Judging Top Honors and COVID Impact on Pork Processing
The Agribusiness Update
University of Georgia Meat Judging Team earns top honors at National Western Stock Show, and COVID impact on pork processing industry was short-lived.
USDA's ASF Vaccine and Meatpacking's Role in COVID Spread
The Agribusiness Update
USDA announces vaccine candidates for African Swine Fever, and new study shows the limited role meatpacking played in spread of COVID.
State Beef Council's NASCAR Race and USDA's ASF Vaccine
The Agribusiness Update
The Federation of State Beef Councils, and Beef Checkoff, again are sponsoring a NASCAR race in Daytona called the "Beef, it's what's for Dinner 300", and USDA announces vaccine candidate for African Swine Fever.
Georgia Peanut Commission Photo Contest and Ag Exports Higher
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Peanut Commission is hosting a photo contest through October, and U.S. Ag Exports in 2021 are nearly 25% higher.
UGA Weather Network Celebrates 30 years and Biden to talk JBS with Putin
The Agribusiness Update
University of Georgia Weather Network celebrates 30 years of service to agriculture, and President Biden intends to talk JBS Cyberattack with Russian President Putin in upcoming talks.
Meatpacking COVID Numbers and Food Service Changes
The Agribusiness Update
The numbers show meatpacking industry hit hard by COVID infection rates, and changes likely as food service industry rebounds from pandemic challenges.
Meat Packing Vaccine Push and 7 Oregon Wines Make Top 100
The Agribusiness Update
Meat Packing industry pushes for priority on vaccinations, and 7 Oregon wines make Wine Spectator's Top 100 List.
Autumn Glory Apples Top-20 and Rural COVID Cases
The Agribusiness Update
Autumn Glory apples see sales and volume soar, and COVID-19 cases higher in rural communities with meatpacking facilities.
USDA Natural Resources in Florida and Rural COVID Infection Rate
The Agribusiness Update
USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida continues its work despite pandemic and destructive storms, and infections rates of COVID-19 higher in rural counties with meatpacking facilities.
Autumn Glory Apples Top-20 and Rural COVID Cases
The Agribusiness Update
Autumn Glory apples see sales and volume soar, and COVID-19 cases higher in rural communities with meatpacking facilities.