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5 New Disease-Resistant Strawberries and NCBA Announces Opposition to PRIME Act
The Agribusiness Update
UC-Davis plant breeders are releasing five new strawberry varieties that resist the soilborne disease Fusarium wilt, and the National Cattlemen's Beef Association announces opposition to the Processing Revival and Intrastate Meat Exemption, or PRIME Act.
Outdoor Burn Ban in 54 Georgia Counties and NCBA Announces Opposition to PRIME Act
The Agribusiness Update
An outdoor burn ban for 54 Georgia counties went into effect May 1st, and the National Cattlemen's Beef Association announces opposition to the Processing Revival and Intrastate Meat Exemption, or PRIME Act.
Black Vulture Relief Act and Dairy Pride Act Introduced
The Agribusiness Update
NCBA applauds the Black Vulture Relief Act, and Representatives from five states introduce the Dairy Pride Act.
Potential Pistachio Record and Dairy Pride Act Introduced
The Agribusiness Update
With more pistachio trees coming online this year, growers could be looking at record crop production, and Representatives from five states introduce the Dairy Pride Act.
Ag Economy Barometer Drops in February and H-2A Labor Certification
The Agribusiness Update
The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer dropped five points in February, and the Department of Labor announced final rule to amend H-2A temporary labor certification regulations, but not everyone is happy.
California Almond Production Down and Grain Leaves Ukraine Port
The Agribusiness Update
California's almond production for 2022 is expected to be down 11% this year, and the first shipment of grain in 5 months leaves the Ukrainian port of Odesa.
UGA Counseling Sessions and Grain Leaves Ukraine Port
The Agribusiness Update
UGA Tattnall County Extension offering free counseling sessions to deal with stress, and the first shipment of grain in 5 months leaves the Ukrainian port of Odesa.
Oregon's Ag Overtime Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Washinton Policy Center's Pam Lewison says Oregon's new ag overtime law is just plain better than ours.
USDA Staff Shortage
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack talks about the USDA's severe staff shortage and what he's trying to do to fill those positions.
Oregon's Ag Overtime Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Washinton Policy Center's Pam Lewison says Oregon's new ag overtime law is just plain better than ours.
California Sunflower Concerns and Trevino's USTR Nomination
The Agribusiness Update
California sunflower growers are concerned over impacts from the Russian invasion of Ukraine on industry, and Elaine Trevino dropped as nominee for USTR Ag Negotiator.
Harvest For All Honors and Trevino Dropped from USTR Ag Nomination
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Farm Bureau's Young Farmers & Ranchers receive top honors for donating 30.5 million pounds of fresh produce for hungry Floridians in the Harvest for All program, and Elaine Trevino dropped as nominee for USTR Chief Ag Negotiator.
Pulse Acreage Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Pulses are thriving in the Pacific Northwest and beyond in re cent years, according to Tim McGreevy, CEO of the USA Dry Pea and Lentil Council.
Pulse Acreage Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Pulses are thriving in the Pacific Northwest and beyond in re cent years, according to Tim McGreevy, CEO of the USA Dry Pea and Lentil Council.
California Almond Sales High and 2021's First Asian Giant Hornet
The Agribusiness Update
California almonds sales reach record levels, and the first Asian Giant Hornet of 2021 has been found in Washington state.
Pallet Shortage and JBS Pays $11-million in Cyber Attack
The Agribusiness Update
Farmers now coping with shortage of wooden pallets for shipping, and JBS pays $11-million in ransomware cyberattack.
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.
Near Record Cherry Crop and USMEF Spring Conference
The Agribusiness Update
With cherry harvest about complete in California and about to start in Washington, a near record crop is expected, and U.S. Meat Export Federation holds its Spring Conference virtually and Market Diversification is a major topic of discussion.
Cherry Estimates
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The second round of cherry estimates are in and things are looking pretty good with harvest set to begin June 1st.
$92.2-Million in COVID Relief and USDA Agencies Staying in Kansas City
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA is making $92.2-million available for COVID relief, and two USDA agencies will remain in Kansas City rather than moving back to D.C.