Tarriff Free Beef to Enter the US, Brazil Fades as US Ethanol Competitor

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President Trump announced a 90-day tariff-free import of 300,000 metric tons of ground beef.

Brazil's ethanol industry expansion, driven by Chinese investment, is reducing Brazil's role in the global corn market.

California Avocado Board and New Tariffs on Brazil

The Agribusiness Update
The California Avocado Commission Board of Directors is seeking candidates for its alternate public member position, and the Trump administration announced new 25% tariffs on a range of Brazilian imports.

Georgia Peanut Calendar Photos and New Tariffs on Brazil

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The Georgia Peanut Commission is hosting a photo contest featuring peanut farms from across the state to fill the pages of the 2027 Georgia Peanut Calendar, and the Trump administration announced new 25% tariffs on a range of Brazilian imports.

Brazilan Beef Tariff Exemption Proposal Causes Concern

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The White House is considering an exemption for Brazilian beef imports to increase supply and lower beef prices for consumers. Sigrid Johannes, Director of Government Affairs at the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, expresses concerns about the proposal.

Pushback Over Brazil Beef Tariff Exemption; EPA Faces Pesticide Label Petition

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The U.S. Trade Representative is investigating Brazilian policies that may restrict U.S. commerce, with a focus on Brazil's agricultural practices linked to deforestation. Additionally, the Center for Biological Diversity has petitioned the EPA to add cancer warning labels to pesticides with potential links to cancer.

Farm Outlook Dims; Trade Tensions Over Brazilian Beef and ScrewWorm Response Grow

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The Ag Economy Barometer dropped to 113 in June, with current conditions at 102 and future expectations at 106. Cattle groups oppose the US Trade Representative's potential exemption of Brazilian beef from Section 301 tariffs. Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller is advocating for ivermectin in livestock feed to combat the New World screwworm spreading in Texas.

AFBF Veteran Farmer Award and AI in Ag Gaining Traction

The Agribusiness Update
The American Farm Bureau is now accepting applications for its 2027 Veteran Farmer Award of Excellence, and a new survey suggests artificial intelligence is gaining traction on America's farms and ranches, though many remain cautious.

Vertically Integrated Farming and China Buys Brazilian Soybeans

The Agribusiness Update
Trends in the food supply chain and changes in consumer behavior could incentivize farmers to vertically integrate their businesses, and China ramps up orders from Brazil to fill its soybean needs.

Research Report Day and China Buys Brazilian Soybeans

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The Georgia Peanut Commission will hold the annual Research Report Day, on Wednesday, beginning at 9:00 a.m., and China ramps up orders from Brazil to fill its soybean needs.

Georgia National Fair and NCBA on Trump's Beef Imports

The Agribusiness Update
The 36th annual Georgia National Fair welcomed over 612,000 visitors, celebrating Georgia’s best in agriculture, family fun and community tradition, and the NCBA says the President’s plan to increase beef imports from Argentina is misguided.

California Cilantro Weed and NCBA on Trump's Beef Imports

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The spread of yellow nutsedge, an aggressive weed that thrives in coastal conditions, has put a damper on an otherwise phenomenal period for California cilantro growers, and the NCBA says the President’s plan to increase beef imports from Argentina is misguided.

Northwest Climate Survey and Shutdown Warnings or Agriculture

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Northwest researchers are asking for participation to help document weather and climate impacts of the 2025 water year in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, and top Senate Republican John Thune warns White House that American farmers will continue to suffer during the government shutdown.

Northwest Climate Survey and Shutdown Warnings or Agriculture

The Agribusiness Update
Northwest researchers are asking for participation to help document weather and climate impacts of the 2025 water year in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, and top Senate Republican John Thune warns White House that American farmers will continue to suffer during the government shutdown.

Georgia Farmers Hit by Shutdown and Shutdown Warnings or Agriculture

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Georgia farmers rely on support from the USDA and other government agencies that are being affected by the federal government shutdown, and top Senate Republican John Thune warns White House that American farmers will continue to suffer during the government shutdown.

NW Pear Crop Estimates and Drought Hits Brazilian Coffee

The Agribusiness Update
Estimates for this season’s Northwest pear crop are out and the numbers are down thanks to some winter weather challenges, and as harvest wraps up for this year’s Brazilian coffee crop, drought is already threatening the 2025 harvest.

Florida Citrus Production and Value Up and Drought Hits Brazilian Coffee

The Agribusiness Update
Both the value and production of Florida citrus rose in the 2023–24 season, and as harvest wraps up for this year’s Brazilian coffee crop, drought is already threatening the 2025 harvest.

Farm Profitability and Technology Adoption in Brazil

Farm of the Future
U.S. farmers are often more productive when it comes to yield per acre, and technology adoption is a contributing factor.

Brazilian Agriculture

Farm of the Future
Alex Wimbush, chief digital officer for Lavoro Agro, provides some context on the scale of Brazilian agriculture.

Ag Checkoff Reform and NCBA Wants Brazilian Beef Imports Halted

The Agribusiness Update
A bipartisan group of Senators are leading an effort to reform agricultural checkoff program, and the National Cattlemen's Beef Association is calling on Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack to immediately halt U.S. beef imports from Bazil because of another Mad Cow disease outbreak.

NCBA Calls for Ban on Brazilian Beef Imports and War Expected to Expand Wheat Production

The Agribusiness Update
The NCBA is calling for a ban on imports of Brazilian beef, and War in Ukraine expected to expand wheat production in U.S. and South America.