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USDA Emergency Assistance on Hold and Tyson - Cargill Settlement
The Agribusiness Update
Democrats are responding to announcement that emergency assistance for farmers won’t happen until the government shutdown ends, and Tyson and Cargill will pay a combined $87.5 million to settle a beef price-fixing lawsuit from 2019.
USDA Emergency Assistance on Hold and Tyson - Cargill Settlement
The Agribusiness Update
Democrats are responding to announcement that emergency assistance for farmers won’t happen until the government shutdown ends, and Tyson and Cargill will pay a combined $87.5 million to settle a beef price-fixing lawsuit from 2019.
Florida Ag Officers Gain New Authority
Southeast Regional Ag News
All officers with Florida’s Office of Agricultural Law Enforcement are now certified under the 287(g) program, expanding their role in public safety.
87th Annual GFB Convention and Wholesale-Retail Share of Food Dollar
The Agribusiness Update
Over 1,400 Georgia farmers and agribusiness leaders met on Jekyll Island last week for the 87th Annual Georgia Farm Bureau Convention, and in 2023, 26.1 cents of every dollar spent on domestically produced food went to wholesale trade, at 11.4 cents, and retail trade, at 14.7 cents.
U.S. Consumers Still Buying Chicken and NCBA Supports Food & Energy Security Act
The Agribusiness Update
2022 Chicken Marketing Summit presentation shows U.S. consumers still buying chicken, and National Cattlemen's Beef Association supports Food & Energy Security Act.
American Meat Consumption Down and Biotech Modernization
The Agribusiness Update
Packing plants closures cause drop in U.S. meat consumption, and USDA to modernize biotechnology regulations for agriculture.
Small Farm Conference
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Small Farm Conference in Yakima to focus on food safety for small farmers.
Wolf Delisting Bill Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A bill in the State House would remove Gray Wolves from the Endangered Species List in Four Counties
Wolf Delisting Bill Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A bill in the state House would remove Gray Wolves from the endangered species list in four counties
Immigration Reform & Water Quality Bill
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Agriculture leaders around the state hope that passage of a better visa program for agriculture will be possible this year.
Legislative Update & Nursery Grower Reminder
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Some bills go by the wayside while some survive, and nursery growers reminded of upcoming sales closing dates for insurance coverage.
Wolf Conflict Management
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Bills addressing wolf conflict management scheduled for public hearing in the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee.