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Vietnamese Textile Execs Get a Firsthand Look at U.S. Cotton
Southeast Regional Ag News
A week on the ground helped strengthen trade ties and highlight what makes U.S. cotton stand out.
Senators Demand Answers on Cancelled Ag Funding
California Ag Today
U.S. Senator Adam Schiff joins call for transparency after USDA pulls nearly $149 million in awards.
Cotton Confidence: Trust Protocol Sees Record Growth
Southeast Regional Ag News
More acres and more growers are joining the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol, signaling strong momentum for sustainable, data-driven production.
Ranchers Help Shape National Ag Policy in D.C.
California Ag Today
Cattle producers took their voices to the Capitol earlier this month during the USCA Fly-In, advocating for transparent markets, science-based livestock ID, and stronger labeling standards.
Second Guessing Where Milk Comes From?
Southeast Regional Ag News
Representative Kaylee Tuck, sponsor of the "Florida Farm Bill," says, “No one should have to guess whether the ‘milk’ they’re buying actually comes from a cow.”
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.
California Lettuce Growers Costs and SCOTUS Lifts Injunction on CTA
The Agribusiness Update
On the California Farm Bureau’s podcast talks about the rising costs to California lettuce growers who complied with the state’s environmental, labor and food safety regulations, and the NCBA reacts to SCOTUS decision to lift injunction that halts enforcement of Corporate Transparency Act.
Florida's Winter Strawberries and SCOTUS Lifts Injunction on CTA
The Agribusiness Update
It may be winter, but February and March mark the peak time for sweet, succulent Florida strawberry production, and the NCBA reacts to SCOTUS decision to lift injunction that halts enforcement of Corporate Transparency Act.
CTA Back in Effect and EU Deforestation Delay Reprieve for U.S. Cattlemen
The Agribusiness Update
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is reminding all producers that the Corporate Transparency Act filing requirements are back in effect, and the European Parliament voted to delay implementation of a deforestation regulation for one year, a reprieve for U.S. cattlemen.
New Deadline of January 13 for CTA Reporting
Southeast Regional Ag News
“The penalty for willful neglect is $500 per day, so it is something we're encouraging people to comply with,” says Jeff Poeschel, an accountant with Sundstrom and Company.
New Deadline for Corporate Transparency Act Filing
California Ag Today
An early-December injunction has been lifted resulting in a January 13 deadline for businesses needing to file BOI reports. The fine for willful neglect is $500 per day.
Why Did Court Halt CTA Reporting Requirements?
California Ag Today
The decision came days ago from the US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas.
Specialty Crop Program Applications and ACCESS Act Passes Senate
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA Farm Service Agency’s $2 billion Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops Program is now accepting applications through January 8th, and the “Access to Capital Creates Economic Strength and Supports Rural America Act” unanimously passed in the Senate.
R-CALF Pleased on Court's Ruling on Corporate Transparency Act
Line on Agriculture
R-CALF USA CEO, Bill Bullard says that producers will save money by not having to comply with the Corporate Transparency Act.
Why did the Corporate Transparency Act Concern Farmers?
California Ag Today
A court in Texas has hit the pause button on a federal law filing requirement a lot of farmers considered burdensome and an overreach.
Fresh Pear Committee Nominees and Texas Court Halts Corporate Transparency Act
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA is seeking nominees for positions on the Fresh Pear Committee to fill two grower member and four handler member seats, and a Texas federal court halted the implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act’s beneficial ownership reporting requirements.
Farm Credit Merger in Florida and Georgia and Texas Court Halts Corporate Transparency Act
The Agribusiness Update
Farm Credit of Central Florida and Southwest Georgia Farm Credit have announced unanimous agreement to merger, and a Texas federal court halted the implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act’s beneficial ownership reporting requirements.
Courts Step In While Congress Delays CTA Discussion
Southeast Regional Ag News
The pause button has been hit on the corporate Transparency Act, or CTA, which would have required certain businesses to report ownership information by January 1 or be subject to possible large daily fines. The decision came from the US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas.
Trusting the Government with Your Business Info
Southeast Regional Ag News
Before a court interference, the corporate Transparency Act, or CTA, had required certain businesses to report ownership information by January 1 to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network. Jake Parker is Secretary and General Counsel for the North Carolina Farm Bureau and says many people didn't trust the government with their private info.
Speaking Up for Ag Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Pam Lewison, Ag Director at the Washington Policy Center, says since it’s not what we’re trained to do, many find it very difficult to craft their message as a farm, but we need to do it better.