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California Walnut Freeze Damage and Ag Economy Outlook Strong
The Agribusiness Update
Freezing temperatures last fall apparent cause of widespread freeze damage in California's walnut crop, and economic outlook for agriculture holds strong.
EPA's Reversal of Water Protection Rule and Ag Economy Outlook Strong
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Alabama Farmers and others concern over EPA's reversal of the Navigable Waters Protection Rule, and economy outlook holds strong for agriculture.
USDA Grants for Ag Education and Vilsack Promises More Relief
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Federal grants will help teachers integrate food and agriculture sciences in their classrooms, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says more relief is on the way.
Florida Fuel Plan for Hurricane Season and Vilsack Promises More Relief
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Florida Ag Commissioner Nikki Fried encouraging a fuel plan for hurricane season, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says more pandemic relief is on the way.
Federal Bill Legalize Pot and $43-billion for Rural Broadband
The Agribusiness Update
Three Senators propose a bill to legalize marijuana federally, and House Ag Committee commits $43-billion over eight years for rural broadband.
Slower Pork Processing Speeds and Vilsack on Market Diversity
The Agribusiness Update
Slower line speeds are now the rule at six pork processing plants under the new system, and Vilsack talks about diversifying our markets instead of narrow focus.
Florida's Farmworker Advisory Council and Vilsack on Market Diversity
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Florida Ag Commissioner Nikki Fried announces state's first Farmworker Advisory Council, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack urges diversifying our market instead of focusing on just a couple.
Little Change in Food Prices and What Worries Producers Most
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An AFBF survey shows little change in prices of summer cookout foods, and a poll shows what worries you most about produce industry.
More Pomegranates in Florida and FCA Best Place to Work
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A University of Florida professor wants to bring more pomegranate growing to Florida, and Farm Credit Administration scores Best Place to Work in Federal Government.
Goose Gap 19th WA AVA and FCA Best Place to Work
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Goose Gap is named Washington state's 19th official AVA, and Farm Credit Administration scores highest in Best Place to Work in federal government.
Two New Washington AVA's Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
The state of Washington has two new AVA's bringing the total to 18 designated wine grape growing regions.
Two New Washington AVA's Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
The state of Washington has two new AVA's bringing the total to 18 designated wine grape growing regions.
Packers & Stockyards Act and More USDA Aid for Agriculture
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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.
Court Cancels Ethanol Exemptions and American Rescue Plan Notficiations
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Federal Appeals Court grants request to cancel three ethanol exemptions, and USDA's American Rescue Plan Act publishes first notifications.
Alabama Farmers Fed Celebrates Legis Victories and Ethanol Exemptions Canceled
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Alabama Farmers Federation celebrates just completed legislative victories, and federal appeals court cancels three ethanol exemptions.
Farmers Cash Bonanza and Bayer Reacts to Roundup Decision
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Farmers cashing in on pandemic relief from the government, and Bayer disappointed with federal appeals court decision upholding Roundup award for California man.
Cooler-Wetter Good for Georgia and Bayer on Roundup Ruling
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This year's chilly, wet weather isn't so bad for Georgia farmers, and Bayer disappointed in federal appeals court ruling upholding award to California man's claim Roundup caused his cancer.
Retail Produce Sales Mixed and Roundup Award Upheld
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Retail produce sales are up from March but down from last year, and federal judge upholds $25-million award for California man who claims Roundup caused his cancer.
Biden's 30X30 Plan and Vilsack Applauds Mexico's Organic Ruling
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President Biden's 30X30 plan will have a big impact on agriculture, and Ag Secretary Vilsack applauds Mexico's ruling on organic import extension.
Wine Leftovers Health Benefits and U.S. Beef Gains EU Access
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UC-Davis studies show wine making leftovers could benefit human health, and U.S. beef gains access in European Union.