USMEF Works to Diversity World Markets

Line on Agriculture
The US Meat Exportation says that opportunities for lower-value beef cuts and beef variety meats are gaining traction in markets outside the US.

Rail Crossings to Mexico Reopened and Exports Important for Holiday Treats

The Agribusiness Update
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection has reopened the

Eagle Pass and El Paso rail crossings into Mexico, and USDA’s Foreign Ag Service is reminding us that exports are important to those holiday treats we’ve been enjoying recently.

Farm Bill and Spending Bill Warning

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A Senate Democrat, Patty Murray has issued a warning to House Republicans to avoid two new shutdown threats early next year in the just-enacted stopgap funding and farm bill extension.

World's Largest Cultured Meat Factory Coming to North Carolina

Southeast Regional Ag News
The world’s largest cultured meat facility is in production now in North Carolina.

Ag Burning Deadline in California and House Reps Push Back on EATS Act

The Agribusiness Update
Grape growers, facing a January, 2025, deadline to end agricultural burning, say they’re having difficulty getting burn permits, and 16 members of the House of Representatives pushed back against the EATS Act.

U.S. Global Leader in Cotton Exports and House Reps Push Back on EATS Act

The Agribusiness Update
The U.S. is the global leader in cotton exports by value, holding a 33% share of the global export market in 2021, and 16 members of the House of Representatives pushed back against the EATS Act.

EATS Act Opposition and US Grain Conference in Asia

The Agribusiness Update
American farmers and ranchers were in Washington, D.C. last week to state their opposition to the EATS Act, and the U.S. Agricultural Cooperators Conference is a cornerstone buyers conference for U.S. grains in Southeast Asia.

EATS Act Push Back

Line on Agriculture
President and CEO at Competitive Markets Action and Secretary for the Organization for Competitive Markets, Marty Irby

California Cattle Industry and New Union Contract for West Coast Ports

The Agribusiness Update
California ranchers have less to sell after years

of drought forced them to shrink their herds, and the Pacific Maritime Association and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union announced a tentative agreement on a new six-year contract.

California Cattle Industry and New Union Contract for West Coast Ports

The Agribusiness Update
California ranchers have less to sell after years

of drought forced them to shrink their herds, and the Pacific Maritime Association and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union announced a tentative agreement on a new six-year contract.

UF Online Training Program and New Union Contract for West Coast Ports

The Agribusiness Update
Nutrient Management Level 1 is part of the award-winning Greenhouse Online Training program offered by the University of Florida Extension, and the Pacific Maritime Association and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union announced a tentative agreement on a new six-year contract.

Autonomous Tractors and 2023 Farm Bill Feedback

The Agribusiness Update
Autonomous tractors are becoming more attractive to farmers as they look to remain productive, and online form allows House Ag Committee to gather farmer feedback for 2023 Farm Bill.

Prop 12 Challenge and SCOTUS Glyphosate Denial

The Agribusiness Update
Solicitor General filed brief to the Supreme Court supporting challenge to California's Prop 12, and ag groups disappointed in SCOTUS denying consideration of glyphosate case.

Combine Derby is Back Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
After two years of COVID cancellations, the much-anticipated Lind Combine Derby is back.

Combine Derby is Back Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
After two years of COVID cancellations, the much-anticipated Lind Combine Derby is back.

UPSIDE Foods on Cultivated Meats and More Supply Chain Concerns

The Agribusiness Update
UPSIDE Foods is taking the next step in bringing cultivated meats to consumers in their new facility, and more Ag Groups expressing concerns over supply chain woes.

FFB Presents Achievement in Ag Award and More Supply Chain Concerns

The Agribusiness Update
The Florida Farm Bureau presents 2021 achievement in Agriculture award to Shelby and Kevin Lussier, and House Ag Committee hears more concerns from ag groups about the supply chain crisis.

Ethanol Exports Down and Naming Cell-Cultured Meats

The Agribusiness Update
U.S. ethanol exports hit lowest level since 2013, and USDA taking public comment on the naming of cell-cultured meats.

Pecan Marketing Order Continues and Naming Cell-Cultured Meats

The Agribusiness Update
Pecan producers vote to continue marketing order program, and USDA taking consumer input on naming cell-cultured meats.

Microsoft FarmBeats Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Microsoft Farm Beats is data-driven techniques that will help improve farm productivity while cutting agricultural losses.