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Ag Alarm Sounded to Congress and China Meets Soybean Pledge
The Agribusiness Update
In a letter to Congress, ag groups sounded the alarm about the economic crisis in rural America, and China has purchased about 12 million metric tons of soybeans, meeting a U.S.-stated pledge to be purchased by the end of February.
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.
Trade Talks with India to Resume and Farm Equipment Manufacturers Struggle
The Agribusiness Update
President Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have pledged to resume trade negotiations, and Farm Equipment manufacturers say they’re struggling under the high tariffs set by President Trump.
New Technology for Water Efficiency and Working with Mexico on Screwworm
The Agribusiness Update
Farmers find success implementing new technology to improve water efficiency and keep tomato plants healthy during transplant, and Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins provides update on the USDA’s ongoing partnership with Mexico to combat the New World Screwworm.
Strawberry Disease Spread by Hurricane and Working with Mexico on Screwworm
The Agribusiness Update
Strawberry fields in the Tampa Bay region and at the UF Gulf Coast Research Center were riddled by crown rot disease spread by Hurricane Milton, and Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins provides update on the USDA’s ongoing partnership with Mexico to combat the New World Screwworm.
Hurricane Helene Relief and Plant-based Meat Sales Plummet
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins pledged last week that tens of billions in aid for victims of Hurricane Helene should start flowing soon, and plant-based meat was viewed as a major disruptor of the meat industry and would soon displace animal protein.
Wine Institute on Tariffs and Ag Secretary Rollins Addresses USDA
The Agribusiness Update
Wine Institute is pushing back against the thought of placing tariffs on imports from Canada, and retaliatory tariffs against U.S. wine, and Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins addressed more than 400 USDA staffers, stakeholders and friends.
UGA Contributes $8.4 billion to Georgia and Ag Secretary Rollins Addresses USDA
The Agribusiness Update
The University of Georgia contributed a record $8.4 billion to the state’s economy in fiscal year 2024, and Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins addressed more than 400 USDA staffers, stakeholders and friends.
Trade mission
Idaho Ag Today
Idaho’s recent trade mission to Japan and Taiwan will pay dividends for Idaho’s agriculture industry.
U.S. Wine Sales Slow and Net Cash Farm Income Down
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. and foreign winemakers are struggling to sell their product, and leaders are increasingly focused on anti-alcohol messaging, and USDA’s Economic Research Service forecasts U.S. net cash farm income will decrease 25.8% in 2024.
USDA Funding for Florida and Net Cash Farm Income Down
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA is allocating more than $5 million to Florida as part of a nationwide effort to strengthen the country’s infrastructure for pest detection as well as the nursery system, and USDA’s Economic Research Service forecasts U.S. net cash farm income will decrease 25.8% in 2024.
Salmonella in Raw Chicken Products and Ag Lending Boosted
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA's FSIS declares salmonella a contaminant in certain raw chicken products, and larger loans continue to boost farm lending.
Alfa Foundation's 1,000 Scholarships and Ag Barometer Down
The Agribusiness Update
Another 1,000 scholarships for Alabama college students will be handed out by Alfa Foundation, and the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer is down for the second straight month.
Optimism on China and Perdue WOTUS Announcement
The Agribusiness Update
Trade talks with China spark optimism in soybean circles, and Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue praises EPA and Corps of Engineers pledge to repeal and replace WOTUS rule.
WOTUS Rewrite Moves Forward and NAFTA Needs Quick Action
The Agribusiness Update
WOTUS Rewrite Moves Forward after Formatting Fix, and NAFTA Renegotiation Needs to Move Quickly.
Perdue Pledges Tenacity and Biofuels Foul for Argentina Indonesia
The Agribusiness Update
Sonny Perdue Pledges Tenacity for Ag, and Biofuels Groups call for Duties against Argentina and Indonesia over Fuel Dumps
Washington Organics
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
More consumers are becoming interested in organic products all the time.
Organic Culinary Pairings Event
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Washington Organic Week to wrap up with popular annual tasting event featuring organic beers, ciders and chocolate.
Washington Organic Week
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Connecting consumers with organic farmers, their products, and the organic industry is what Washington Organic Week is all about.
Taking The Pledge
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
There's a new piece to Washington Organic Week this year, the "Eat Organic For WOW" pledge.