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SPUR Program
Idaho Ag Today
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the Strengthening Processing for U.S. Ranchers (SPUR) Program.
Legislation Targets Major Meatpackers and National Cheese Day
The Agribusiness Update
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer introduced legislation aimed at lowering grocery prices by increasing competition within the meatpacking industry, and the dairy checkoff is using today, National Cheese Day to promote cheese as a high-protein snack option.
USDA Funds Peach Tree Removal and Brazil Beef Imports Scrutinized
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA will make up to $9 million available to fund the removal of cling peach orchards for growers after Del Monte plant closure in Modesto, and growing scrutiny of the meatpacking industry and rising Brazilian beef imports are fueling a new debate.
GFA Announces Scholarships and Brazil Beef Imports Scrutinized
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Foundation for Agriculture announce the 27 students selected to receive $70,000 in scholarships for the 2026-27 academic year, and growing scrutiny of the meatpacking industry and rising Brazilian beef imports are fueling a new debate.
Summer weather outlook
Idaho Ag Today
I don’t know about you but I am on total pins and needles as I look toward summer, what with extremely low snow pack and persistent drought in Idaho.
R-Calf Supports Trump Meat Probe
Line on Agriculture
President Donald Trump has called for an investigation into potential price fixing and violations in the beef packing industry, coinciding with R-CALF USA's lawsuit against the sector.
California River Flows for Coho and Four Largest Meatpackers Sued
The Agribusiness Update
California Farmers, ranchers and tribal members turn out recently to offer insights on an emergency regulation to set minimum flows on tributaries, and the four largest meatpackers were hit by a new price-fixing lawsuit from a group of small food distributors.
California River Flows for Coho and Four Largest Meatpackers Sued
The Agribusiness Update
California Farmers, ranchers and tribal members turn out recently to offer insights on an emergency regulation to set minimum flows on tributaries, and the four largest meatpackers were hit by a new price-fixing lawsuit from a group of small food distributors.
Walmart Milk Processing in Georgia and Four Largest Meatpackers Sued
The Agribusiness Update
Walmart has announced plans to open a milk processing facility in Valdosta, and the four largest meatpackers were hit by a new price-fixing lawsuit from a group of small food distributors.
California Potatoes Recover and Protecting Future Farmland Act
The Agribusiness Update
After a four-year decline in potato production nationwide, this season’s California crop appears ready to buck the trend, and Senators Tammy Baldwin and Chuck Grassley introduced the Protecting Future Farmland Act.
Sunbelt Ag Expo and Protecting Future Farmland Act
The Agribusiness Update
The Sunbelt Agricultural Exposition will celebrate its 45th Anniversary show October 17-19, just outside of Moultrie, GA, and Senators Tammy Baldwin and Chuck Grassley introduced the Protecting Future Farmland Act.
Cattle Reform
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Cattle market reforms to help independent producers get better prices could be gaining momentum in Congress.
Update on Disaster Relief and Wheat Prices Up and Down
The Agribusiness Update
The Cattle Industry Convention provides USDA update on upcoming disaster assistance for weather-related losses, and Wheat prices fluctuate since late December.
California Citrus Faces Rising Costs and COVID Impact on Pork Processing
The Agribusiness Update
California citrus growers are facing increase costs for bringing their crops to market, and COVID impact on pork processing was shortlived.
UGA Meat Judging Top Honors and COVID Impact on Pork Processing
The Agribusiness Update
University of Georgia Meat Judging Team earns top honors at National Western Stock Show, and COVID impact on pork processing industry was short-lived.
Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act and Chinese Soy Imports Down
The Agribusiness Update
China's October soybean imports drop 41% from a year earlier, and Senators say the Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act will improve market conditions.
USDA's ASF Vaccine and Meatpacking's Role in COVID Spread
The Agribusiness Update
USDA announces vaccine candidates for African Swine Fever, and new study shows the limited role meatpacking played in spread of COVID.
State Beef Council's NASCAR Race and USDA's ASF Vaccine
The Agribusiness Update
The Federation of State Beef Councils, and Beef Checkoff, again are sponsoring a NASCAR race in Daytona called the "Beef, it's what's for Dinner 300", and USDA announces vaccine candidate for African Swine Fever.
Georgia Peanut Commission Photo Contest and Ag Exports Higher
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Peanut Commission is hosting a photo contest through October, and U.S. Ag Exports in 2021 are nearly 25% higher.