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Trump on Panama Canal and Poultry Settlement
The Agribusiness Update
Reports say President-elect Trump threatened to reassert U.S. control over the Panama Canal, citing excessive rates to use the passage, and nine of the nation’s largest poultry processors have agreed to pay settlements in a years-long antitrust lawsuit alleging worker wage conspiracy.
More water rights
Idaho Ag Today
IDWR Director finds shortfall in 2024 end-of-season Methodology Order
Southern Blight Disease and New School Meal Options
The Agribusiness Update
The fungal disease “southern blight” has been a perennial problem for processing tomatoes in the San Joaquin Valley but is now seen scattered in the Sacramento Valley fields, and the USDA joins the Education Department and other parent and school meal groups to celebrate new school meal options.
Future California Water Availability and Amazon Joins SAF Coalition
The Agribusiness Update
Delivery of the California State Water Project, a 700-mile network of reservoirs and canals, could be reduced by 23% in 20 years due to changing flow patterns and extreme weather, and the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Coalition announced Amazon has joined its expanding membership.
Drought Bottlenecks Panama Canal, Impacting Grain Trade
California Ag Today
Significant drought is impacting water levels in the Panama Canal, forcing bulk grain shippers to take alternative trade routes to avoid delays. Vessels coming from the U.S. Golf Coast to Asia are opting for longer routes and increased fright expenses to steer clear of congestions and record-breaking transit fees in the Panama Canal.
Panama Canal Limits Cargo and American Potato Export Records
The Agribusiness Update
The Panama Canal is restricting the number of cargo ships passing due to decreasing water supply, and American potato exports reach record value and volume records.
Panama Canal Limits Cargo and American Potato Export Records
The Agribusiness Update
The Panama Canal is restricting the number of cargo ships passing due to decreasing water supply, and American potato exports reach record value and volume records.
Ocean Shipping Reform Act and Release of Strategic Oil Reserves
The Agribusiness Update
Senate passes Ocean Shipping Reform Act in response to port congestion, and farm and renewable fuel supporters are not happy after the President allows release of petroleum from strategic oil reserves.
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.
Packers & Stockyards Act and More USDA Aid for Agriculture
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA begins work on rule changes for Packers and Stockyards Act, and USDA continues to rollout ag for segments of ag industry impacted by pandemic.
Irrigation Canal Warning and California Food Waste Bill
The Agribusiness Update
Columbia Basin Project puts out warning to stay away from irrigation canals during heat wave, and California bill pulled that would have reduced recycling of food waste to feed livestock.
Irrigation Canal Warning and California Food Waste Bill
The Agribusiness Update
Columbia Basin Project puts out warning to stay away from irrigation canals during heat wave, and California bill pulled that would have reduced recycling of food waste to feed livestock.
WOTUS Uncertainty
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
We're still discussing WOTUS but no resolutions seems at hand.
More On Water Issues
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
There is hope that an open letter all help end a dispute over improving irrigation systems.
Open Letter
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Hopes are high that an open letter being published this next week will help resolve some irrigation issues.
Icicle-Peshastin Needs
Fruit Grower Report
With many of the states irrigation canals over 100 years old, there is a need for improvements.
Canal System Shutdown
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Roza Irrigation District shutting down canal system to conserve water for later this year.
Getting Some Relief & Centennial Celebration
Northwest Report
Cooler weather has moved into the northwest...a major engineering feat is celebrating an anniversary...and Lacy goes to the fair.