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Emergency Relief Program Deadline and Possible Herbicide Tariffs
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA announced the deadline for commodity and specialty crop producers to apply for the Emergency Relief Program for 2022 natural disaster losses is August 14th, and Commodity groups send letter to Commerce Secretary about possible tariffs on imports of 2,4-D.
U.S. Ag Exports to Mexico and Vilsack Keynote at Commodity Classic
The Agribusiness Update
New USDA data shows Mexico accounted for nearly 14% of all U.S. ag exports between 2018 and 2022, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack will deliver the keynote address at the Commodity Classic in Orlando tomorrow.
California's Annual Water Supply in Decline and Mexico's Biotech Corn Ban
The Agribusiness Update
Average annual water supplies for California's San Joaquin Valley could decline 20% by 2040, and Mexico issues new decree calling for ban on imports of biotech corn used for certain purposes.
Adverse Wage Rate Hits Georgia Hard and October Beef Exports Increase
The Agribusiness Update
Adverse Effect Wage Rate for H-2A workers to hit Georgia particularly hard with 14% increase, and October beef exports increase from a year ago.
California Water Woes Continue and USDA Fertilizer Funding
The Agribusiness Update
California water woes likely to continue with another La Nina expected, and USDA announces $500 million for U.S. fertilizer production.
Alfafarmers Support Rural Doctors and USDA Fertilizer Funding
The Agribusiness Update
The Alabama Farmers Federation continues supporting the development of rural physicians in rural Alabama, and USDA announces $500 million for American fertilizer production.
Food Insecurity Improves and Fuel Prices Drop Again
The Agribusiness Update
Food insecurity has improved from the 2020 peak of the pandemic, and fuel prices dropped for the 14th straight week but some worry that streak could be coming to an end.
California Wild Rice Production and Fuel Prices Drop Again
The Agribusiness Update
California wild rice production half of world's supply, and fuel prices drop for 14th straight week.
California Farm Bill Feedback and U.S. Grain Exports Down Slightly
The Agribusiness Update
California session to gather 2023 Farm Bill feedback, and U.S. grain exports down slightly from last year.
California-Oregon Border Farmers Dry and Tractor/Combine Sales Down
The Agribusiness Update
Food production along the California-Oregon border will likely suffer this year thanks to federal water cuts, and tractor and combine sales are down for March.
Georgia Soybean Planting Up 21% and Tractor/Combine Sales Down
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia soybean producers intend to increase planted acreage by 21% this year, and Ag Tractor and Combine sales drop in March for the first time since July.
Early Cattle Grazing and Crop Insurance Fraud
The Agribusiness Update
The yearly movement of cattle to summer grazing pastures is starting early thanks to drought conditions, and Crop insurance fraud case leads to 23 people charged and 17 others fined.
USDA on Seattle Port and Annual Feeding the Economy Report
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA announces help for the Port of Seattle with pop-up container site for ag products, and the annual Feeding the Economy Report is out.
A Rose by Any Other Name
Southeast Regional Ag News
From digital images to the real deal, Valentine’s Day signals roses. It’s estimated that more than 250 million of the flower are produced for the holiday.
Georgia's 2021 Coldest Since 2014 and Per-Acre Water Usage Down
The Agribusiness Update
2021 was the coldest year Georgia has experienced since 2014, and USDA data shows per-acre water usage on irrigated land continues a 50+ year drop.
The Walls Wines Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
The Walls is a winery in, no surprise, Walla Walla that founder Mike Martin says can be a Wonderful Nightmare!
The Walls Wines Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
The Walls is a winery in, no surprise, Walla Walla that founder Mike Martin says can be a Wonderful Nightmare!
Thanksgiving Dinner Costs Up and U.S. Red Meat Exports to South Korea
The Agribusiness Update
A new AFBF survey shows the cost of our Thanksgiving dinner is up 14%, and U.S. Red Meat exports to South Korea shoot higher.
USPS Alcohol Shipping Bill and Drought Monitor Forecast Grim
The Agribusiness Update
A bill has been introduced that would allow the U.S. Postal Service to ship alcoholic beverages, and Drought Monitor forecasts dry conditions to expand.