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GFB Urges President to Leave Tax Advantages and Land Sales Near Record
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Farm Bureau is urging President Biden to leave certain tax advantages in his Build Back Better agenda, and Farmers National Company reports near-record land sales.
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.
Vilsack Talks Trade
Fruit Grower Report
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack talks about the importance of trade with China and other Asian markets.
Vilsack Talks Ida Relief
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack talks about what's being done to repair infrastructure after Hurricane Ida hit the supply chain hard.
Ag Labor Shortage
Fruit Grower Report
As the shortage of farmworkers continues to hamper growing operations, U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse says they are working to raise awareness to this urgent matter.
Congressional break
Idaho Ag Today
With Congress recessing, The Farm Bureau says that the August recess is a good time for farmers and ranchers to advocate for agriculture.
California Almond Volume Down and RFA Thanks Congress on E15
The Agribusiness Update
Calfornia's almond crop is expected to be down 10% from last year, and Renewable Fuels Association thanks Congress for quick action on court decision on year-round sales of E15 ethanol blends.
90% of Florida Farms Small and RFA Thanks Congress on E15
The Agribusiness Update
USDA benchmark shows 90% of Florida farms are considered small, and Renewable Fuels Association thanks Congress for quick action on year-round E15 legislation.
Pistachio Thief and Racial Discrimination Defeat
The Agribusiness Update
A pistachio thief is caught in California, and racial discrimination relief suffers another defeat with Florida judge.
ESA Changes Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Congressional Western Caucus wants to open up discussions about past successes and failures of the Endangered Species Act in order to avoid the Biden plan for stepping backwards.
ESA Changes Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Congressional Western Caucus wants to open up discussions about past successes and failures of the Endangered Species Act in order to avoid the Biden plan for stepping backwards.
Mechanical Wine Grape Harvesting and Border Dangers for Farmers
The Agribusiness Update
More and more wine grapes are being harvested mechanically, and dangers continue at Southern Border for farmers and ranchers.
Alabama Cotton Acres Down and Southern Border Issues Continue
The Agribusiness Update
Alabama cotton acres in 2020 are down, and ag groups call on Biden Administration to do something about Southern Border dangers for farmers and ranchers.
Drought and Hay Prices and Aging Water Infrastructure
The Agribusiness Update
Parched grazing pastures push up prices for hay, and Farm Groups urge Congress to include aging water systems into next infrastructure legislation.
UGA on World Food Safety Day and USDA Invests $4-billion in Supply Chain
The Agribusiness Update
World Safety Day celebrated at UGA, and USDA investing $4-billion to strengthen Supply Chain.
Wine Industry Recovery and USDA Invests in Supply Chain
The Agribusiness Update
Wine industry looks towards recovery after a year of wildfires and a pandemic, and USDA to invest $4-billion to bolster supply chain.
Georgia's Daylight Saving Time Bill and USMEF Spring Confernce
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signs bill making Daylight Saving Time permanent in the state, but must wait for Congress to approve, and U.S. Meat Export Federation's Spring Conference was held virtually and market diversification was one of the big topics.
Vidalia Onion Pack Date and Farmers Buying & Selling More Land
The Agribusiness Update
Vidalia onion pack date was yesterday and in stores soon, and Farmers buying and selling more land in first six months of fiscal year.
Land-Grant Universities Funding and FWMA Reintroduced
The Agribusiness Update
Study shows, land-grant universities in need of funding for repairs and renovations to facilities, and Farm Workforce Modernization Act is reintroduced to the House of Representatives.
Restaurant Closure Survey and USTR Tai on Trade with China
The Agribusiness Update
Survey shows nearly half of Americans watched favorite restaurant close during pandemic, and new U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai will be tough on trade with China.