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Food Recovery Caucus Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Representatives Dan Newhouse, of Washington, and Chellie Pingree, of Maine, have relaunched the bipartisan Congressional Food Recovery Caucus.
Food Recovery Caucus Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Representatives Dan Newhouse, of Washington, and Chellie Pingree, of Maine, have relaunched the bipartisan Congressional Food Recovery Caucus.
Republicans Counter Prop 12 and Corn Soy Wheat Sales Plunge
The Agribusiness Update
Republican Senators introduced legislation Tuesday that would strike down California's animal-welfare law created through Proposition 12, and sales of corn, soybeans and wheat all plunged week to week in the seven days that ended on April 3, according to data from the USDA.
Targeted Grazing for Wildfires and AFBF Thoughts on Tariffs
The Agribusiness Update
Targeted grazing could make California farmers and ranchers a potential ally in preventing future wildfires, and American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall worried about economic impact of President Trump's reciprocal tariffs on trading partners.
Targeted Grazing for Wildfires and AFBF Thoughts on Tariffs
The Agribusiness Update
Targeted grazing could make California farmers and ranchers a potential ally in preventing future wildfires, and American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall worried about economic impact of President Trump's reciprocal tariffs on trading partners.
GPC Approves Research Funding and AFBF Thoughts on Tariffs
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Peanut Commission board approves over $764,000 in research funding for the 2025-26 budget year, and American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall worried about economic impact of President Trump's reciprocal tariffs on trading partners.
Cultiva - Cherry Cracking
Fruit Grower Report
Thiago Moraes, North America Sales Manager for Cultiva, joins us to talk about why cherry cracking is such a concern for growers.
Vidalia Pack Date Announced and U.S.-E.U. Trade Concerns
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Ag Commissioner Tyler Harper says Vidalia onion enthusiasts nationwide can mark their calendars for April 15, and ag groups express concerns about the ongoing trade dispute between the U.S. and E.U.
New Fee on Ocean Carriers from China and EU Delays Retaliatory Tariffs
The Agribusiness Update
A proposal from the U.S. Trade Representative to impose new fees on ocean carriers with ties to China could take a major toll on U.S. farmers and ranchers, and the European Union delayed its first round of retaliatory tariffs until mid-April.
Beef and Pork Exports Higher and Proposed ESA Listing for Monarch Butterfly
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. beef and pork exports posted year-over-year increases in October, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed listing the Monarch Butterfly as threatened under the Endangered Species Act.
Complex Competition Issues and Grain Council Report Down
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA announced the next steps in addressing the complex competition issues in ag markets and creating a fairer playing field for poultry growers and farmers, and the International Grains Council released its Market Report that shows a reduction in the forecast for world grains production.
Cattle Numbers Down in April and FFA Students Named U.S. Presidential Scholars
The Agribusiness Update
The latest Cattle on Feed report shows the U.S. herd dropped slightly in April, and seven FFA students have been named U.S. Presidential Scholars.
Ag Workers Hired in Southeast Region and Farm Bill Markup Moves Forward
The Agribusiness Update
29,000 workers were hired by farms in the Southeast Region of Alabama, Georgia, and South Carolina, and almost that many in Florida, and the markup for House Ag Chair GT Thompson’s farm bill will move ahead despite scores from the Congressional Budget Office.
California Big Rig Rules and Certified Organic Record
The Agribusiness Update
California fleet owners are scrambling to comply with new rules to limit emissions from diesel-powered big rigs and other heavy-duty vehicles, and U.S. sales of certified organic products in 2023 reached a new record.
Georgia Peaches On Track and Certified Organic Record
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Peaches are making a big comeback after last year's disaster, and U.S. sales of certified organic products in 2023 reached a new record.
Blueberries Partner with Pickleball and Beef Exports Down
The Agribusiness Update
As pickleball’s popularity soars, the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council announced its partnership with “Major League Pickleball” for their 2024 season, and U.S. Meat Export Federation data shows beef exports below last March’s large volume, but the highest since last June.
Orange Forecast Down and Beef Exports Down
The Agribusiness Update
The Florida all orange forecast, at 17.8 million boxes, 801,000 tons, is down 5% from the previous forecast but up 13% from last season, and U.S. Meat Export Federation data shows beef exports below last March’s large volume, but the highest since last June.
Summertime E15 Approved and Farm Bill Scramble
The Agribusiness Update
The EPA announced it is issuing an emergency fuel waiver to allow E15 to be sold during the summer driving season, and House Ag Chair Glenn Thompson says his committee will “without a doubt” mark up a farm bill before Memorial Day.
Walla Walla Valley Wine Month Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
If you hear a lot of corks popping this month down in the Southeastern corner of Washington, that's because April is Walla Walla Valley Wine Month!