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Big Wins and Key Deadlines in Southeast Ag
Southeast Regional Ag News
From tax savings to farmland preservation, here’s what producers need to know now.
Farm Costs & Packaging Laws
California Ag Today
California ag leaders will tackle the future of single-use packaging at the June 3rd State Board of Food and Agriculture meeting. From cost concerns to compostable innovations, it’s a discussion producers won’t want to miss.
California Almond Crop Estimates and USDA Farm to School Grants
The Agribusiness Update
California growers are expected to harvest 2.8 billion meat pounds of almonds this year, 13% more than last year, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says USDA is awarding a record-breaking $14.3 million in Farm to School Grants.
National Blueberry Month and USDA Farm to School Grants
The Agribusiness Update
As we celebrate National Blueberry Month, a University of Florida dietitian says the fruit could be called “power berries”, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says USDA is awarding a record-breaking $14.3 million in Farm to School Grants.
To Fund or Not to Fund the GA Citrus Commission
Southeast Regional Ag News
If growers vote to pass a referendum in April, the commission will begin collecting a minimal assessment from citrus growers to carry out research, education and promotion projects.
Outdoor Burn Ban in 54 Georgia Counties and NCBA Announces Opposition to PRIME Act
The Agribusiness Update
An outdoor burn ban for 54 Georgia counties went into effect May 1st, and the National Cattlemen's Beef Association announces opposition to the Processing Revival and Intrastate Meat Exemption, or PRIME Act.
Ag Overtime Bill Dead Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Washington Policy Center's Pam Lewison believes there is little will among legislators to change anything about the state's Ag Overtime laws, including a 12-week exemption for farmers during harvest.
Ag Overtime Bill Dead Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Washington Policy Center's Pam Lewison believes there is little will among legislators to change anything about the state's Ag Overtime laws, including a 12-week exemption for farmers during harvest.
Georgia Burn Ban and Senate Hears from Beef Industry
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia burn ban is now in effect, and Senate hears testimony from beef industry on the Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act.
World Ag Expo in California and Border Patrol Seizes Prohibited Pork
The Agribusiness Update
World Ag Expo kicks off tomorrow in Tulare, California, and U.S. Customs and Border Patrol seizes 243 pounds of illegal pork products.
U.S. Hunger Rate Drops to Pandemic Low and Ernst Slams Prop 12
The Agribusiness Update
The U.S. hunger rate drops to lowest rate since the pandemic began, and Iowa Senator Joni Ernst slams California's Prop 12.
Georgia Burn Ban and U.S. Beef Gains EU Access
The Agribusiness Update
A ban on outdoor burning began May 1 in 54 Georgia counties, and U.S. beef gains additional access in European Union.
Florida Citrus Harvest on Track and Georgia 4-H Pumpkin Contest
The Agribusiness Update
Florida's November citrus harvest continues, and Georgia 4-H Pumpkin contest with 548 pound winner.
April Pork Exports Solid and USDA FSA Approves Millions
The Agribusiness Update
US Meat Export Federation reports solid exports in April, and USDA's Farm Service Agency approves $545-million in Coronavirus Food Assistance Program payments.
U.S. Pork to Australia and China Buys U.S. Soybeans
The Agribusiness Update
Australia is one of the fastest growing markets for U.S. pork, and China makes big purchase of U.S. soybeans.
More H-2A Fees bill
Fruit Grower Report
A Senate bill has moved to the House that would add even more fees for the farmers who hire H-2A foreign guest workers.
H-2A Fees Bill Passes Senate
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Senate Bill 5438 passes in the House that would add more fees on to the tab of ag employers.
Cattle Industry Moo'ves in on Phoenix and 57% of U.S. Dry
The Agribusiness Update
The Cattle Industry hits trail to Phoenix this month for 2018 Cattle Industry Convention, and 57% of the U.S. experiencing drought or dryness as wheat market watches.
Texas Cattle Country and Net Beef Sales Up
The Agribusiness Update
Texas Cattle Counties declared disaster areas in wake of Harvey, and USDA reports Net Beef Sales up 54% for week ending Aug 24.