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Alabama FB Innovation Finalists and U.S. to Press China on Phase One
The Agribusiness Update
Two Alabama companies are semi-finalists for the American Farm Bureau Federation's Ag Innovation Challenge, and U.S. Trade Representative Tai to press China on Phase-One obligations.
Vilsack Applauds ASF Efforts and AFBF on Reconciliation Myth
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack applauds African Swine Fever efforts, and American Farm Bureau Federation tries to dispel myth about reconciliation bill containing methane tax on agriculture.
California's Prop 12 to SCOTUS and USDA Invests to End Global Hunger
The Agribusiness Update
Two farm groups are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to invalidate California's voter-approved Prop 12 standards, and USDA invests $5-billion with the goal of ending hunger and malnutrition and building more sustainable, resilient and inclusive food systems.
Shutdown Avoided
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Farm disaster aid gets a boost as Congress avoids a government shutdown.
China's Phase One Commitments
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. exports are up this year, led by a significant increase in exports to China.
Crunch Time in Congress
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
It's crunch time as Democrats and Republicans wait to see who blinks first with a government shutdown and billions in ag-related spending on the line.
Billions on Line for Ag
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A Senate vote, either today or someday soon, will either include billions in ag-related funding if passed, or put it at risk if voted down, according to the American Farm Bureau's Emily Buckman.
AFBF's Duvall talks about WOTUS Changes
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall is hearing from his membership on what's needed in the effort to rewrite the Waters of the U.S. Rule.
AFBF on Navigable Waters Rule and USDA Trade Forecast Records
The Agribusiness Update
American Farm Bureau Federation president Zippy Duvall disappointed in Navigable Waters Protection Rule changes, and USDA's trade forecast could be record setting.
Florida Teaching Agriculture Grants and USDA Trade Forecast Records
The Agribusiness Update
Florida teachers are now eligible for mini-grants for teaching K-12 students about agriculture, and USDA Trade Forecast continues to show record setting pace for exports.
Farm Income Increase
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
USDA projects farm income for fiscal year 2021 to be up 19.5%.
New CFAP2 Deadline and Ag Exports on Record Pace
The Agribusiness Update
The deadline is coming to apply for the updated CFAP 2 assistance, and Ag Exports on record pace this year.
CFAP 2 Update
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Updates to the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 updates the way contract growers show their losses and get relief.
Infrastructure Bill to Aid Water Woes and AFBF on EPA's Chlorpyrifos Decision
The Agribusiness Update
The Senate passed infrastructure bill could help water projects in the West, and AFBF president Zippy Duvall is not pleased with the EPA's decision to revoke all tolerance of the pesticide chlorpyrifos.
Georgia's Top Crop Production Higher and AFBF on EPA's Chlorpyrifos Decision
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia's top crops are all forecast for increased production in 2021, and AFBF president Zippy Duvall is not pleased with EPA's decision to revoke all tolerances for pesticide chlorpyrifos.
Border Crossings
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Farm Bureau's in Southern Border States are looking for help as their farmers and ranchers deal with safety concerns regarding the rise in illegal border crossings.
California Avocados Smaller and China's ASF Control Complicated
The Agribusiness Update
This year's avocados from California are expected to be smaller than usual, and China's attempt to control African Swine Fever still complicated.
Bama's Best Chicken Tenders and China ASF Control Complicated
The Agribusiness Update
Bama's Best Chicken Tenders made by Bobby's Restaurant in Eva, and China's efforts to control African Swine Fever remains complicated.
Newhouse Friend of Farm Bureau and China Beef Demand Grows
The Agribusiness Update
Washington Representative Dan Newhouse is named "Friend of Farm Bureau" by the American Farm Bureau Federation, and beef import demand continues to grow in China.
E15 Rule Overturned and 2021 Apple Man/Woman of the Year
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. Circuit Court overturns 2019 rule permitting year-round E15, and nominations for 2021 Apple Man or Woman of the Year due July 30th.