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Court Victory over AEWR Rule and Screwworm Data from Mexico
The Agribusiness Update
A federal court in Louisiana has vacated the Department of Labor’s 2023 Adverse Effect Wage Rate methodology rule, a major victory for Florida agriculture, and Mexico recorded 5,086 cases of flesh-eating screwworm in animals as of August 17, a 53% jump over July.
AEWR Methodology Decision
Fruit Grower Report
Enrique Gastelum, CEO at the Worker and Farmer Labor Association, says a recent court decision in Louisiana overturns the Department of Labor’s Adverse Effect Wage Rate methodology rule.
Court Strikes Down Farm Wage Rule
California Ag Today
According to the American Farm Bureau, a Louisiana court ruling eases costly labor mandates for family farms.
AFBF: Farmers Win Relief from Wage Hike RuleThe court’s decision halts new H-2A wage requirements, offering breathing room for small producers.
Southeast Regional Ag News
Organization says the court’s decision halts new H-2A wage requirements, offering breathing room for small producers.
November Red Meat Production Down and USDA Milk Testing Grows
The Agribusiness Update
USDA says red meat production fell year over year in November as cattle and hog slaughter both declined, and the USDA announced another round of states coming on board with the National Milk Testing Strategy launched December 6.
November Red Meat Production Down and USDA Milk Testing Grows
The Agribusiness Update
USDA says red meat production fell year over year in November as cattle and hog slaughter both declined, and the USDA announced another round of states coming on board with the National Milk Testing Strategy launched December 6.
California Winegrape Heat Mitigation and 2nd Railroad Union Votes No
The Agribusiness Update
California winegrape growers try high-wire trellises to mitigate effects of heat, and the second railroad union votes to reject contract settlement.
SW Georgia Irrigation Wells Sign Up and 2nd Railroad Union Votes No
The Agribusiness Update
The sign-up period is open for new cost-share program for irrigation wells in Southwest Georgia, and the second railroad union votes to reject contract settlement.
John Deere Chooses Louisiana Over China
Southeast Regional Ag News
John Deere recently announced it is investing $29.8 million to begin manufacturing cotton harvesters in the United States instead of China.
Nutrien's Ammonia Facility in Louisiana and Restaurant Closures
The Agribusiness Update
Nutrien is evaluating a Louisiana site for world's biggest clean ammonia facility, and the latest numbers for restaurant closures caused by pandemic.
In Spite of Hurricane Ida and Top Pumpkin Producing States
The Agribusiness Update
Ag giants like Archer-Daniels,Midland and Bunge likely to turn in solid earning in spite of challenges brought by Hurricane Ida, and we look at the top pumpkin producing states during the season that screams pumpkins.
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.
Hours Extended for Long Haul Drivers and Hurricane Ida Food Packages
The Agribusiness Update
Exemption extended for hours-of-service for livestock haulers, and USDA foods available for Louisiana families impacted by Hurricane Ida.
Georgia's Cotton Leaf Roll Dwarf Virus and Hurricane Ida Food Packages
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia growers battling Cotton Leaf Roll Dwarf Virus, and USDA offers food packages for Louisiana families impacted by Hurricane Ida.
USDA Buys More Food and Bayer Scraps Dicamba Plant
The Agribusiness Update
USDA announced $2.2-billion more purchases of meat, fruits & veggies, specialty crops, and dairy products, and Bayer scraps building of dicamba plant in Louisiana.
Citrus Greening Quarantine and NPPC Applauds Japan Deal
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA expands citrus greening quarantine areas, and National Pork Producers Council applauds trade deal with Japan.
Tractor Sales Up and Tyson Invests in Disruptive Technologies
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. Tractor Sales Up, and Tyson Foods invests in disruptive technologies.
8-17 NWR Louisiana Flooding
Northwest Report
Dangerous, unpredictable and violent weather dominates the news.
PETA Protests Cow Raffle
Food Forethought
PETA's efforts to shut down cow raffle have opposite effect.