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Cattle Producers Remain Optimistic and Beef Exports Down in August
The Agribusiness Update
A Drover’s beef industry survey shows 64% remain optimistic, and beef exports totaled 102,682 mt in August, down 6% from last year and the lowest since January.
Florida Foreign Purchases of Ag Land and Gas Prices Fall Again
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Ag Commissioner is pleased with the passage of Senate bill aimed at stopping foreign powers from buying ag lands, and the average National gas price fall for the third straight week.
Georgia Tobacco Crop and Ocean Shipping Reform Act
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia and Florida's tobacco crop looks very good despite dry and hot periods in May, and Ocean Shipping Reform Act heads to President's desk for signature.
Organic Producers Concerns and Ocean Shipping Reform Act
The Agribusiness Update
Organic farmers and ranchers concerned about accessing labor and controlling weeds, and Ocean Shipping Reform Act heads to President's desk for signature.
Gas Prices Up Again and Tractor and Combine Sales Down
The Agribusiness Update
Gas prices increase for the fourth straight week, and tractor and combine sales drop for the second month in a row.
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.
Farm Internship Bill
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Freshman Senator Ron Muzzall's first bill, SB 6421, addresses the farm internship program to help recruit the next generation of farmers.
Iowa-Illinois Ag Reimbursements and Potatoes for Kids Health
The Agribusiness Update
Iowa and Illinois take 20% of all trade war tariff reimbursement payments, and Ryerson study finds children who eat potatoes for breakfast have better memories, improved blood sugar levels and better appetite suppression.
H-2C Bill After Recess Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ag Labor bill doesn't have the votes before recess and will have to wait until September.
H-2C Bill After Recess Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ag Labor bill doesn't have the votes before recess and will have to wait until September.
Honey Bee and Honey Bee Industry Assistance
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Improving the genetic diversity of the U.S. honeybee gene pool, and treating beekeepers as farmers under state law.
CDL Clarification Bill & "Preserving America's Family Farm Act"
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Farm vehicle CDL clarification bill signed into law, and federal lawmakers fight to help family farmers.
Water Issues
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Water is a subject of extreme importance and debate in the state of Washington.
Relieving Ag Labor Shortage & CDL Not Needed By Farmers
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A possible workaround solution to getting H2A work visas for farm workers who may have issues with their documents.