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New California Ag Laws and Progress in Domestic Fertilizer
The Agribusiness Update
A number of new state laws are set to impact California farmers after Governor Gavin Newsom ended the legislative year by signing a flurry of bills, and progress made in partnering with farmers and American businesses to increase innovative domestic fertilizer production.
California FAIR Plan Options and Food Loss & Waste Funding
The Agribusiness Update
Farmers and property owners who rely on the California FAIR Plan, the state’s insurer of last resort, may soon have better coverage options, and the USDA announced an additional $25 million investment to expand efforts to prevent and reduce food loss and waste.
Newsom Signs Union Bill and Department of Labor Issues New H-2A Rules
The Agribusiness Update
California Governor Gavin Newsom signs legislation allowing unions to collect signed ballots to organize farm employees instead of secret ballots, and U.S. Department of Labor issues new rules for hiring H-2A workers.
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.
US Dairy on Supply Chain Crisis and Young Consumers Boost Organic
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. Dairy groups cry out for help with the supply chain crisis that could cause irreparable harm to agriculture, and young consumers give a big boost to the sale of organic produce.
Ag Tech Theft Rises and Food Prices Continue Upward Trend
The Agribusiness Update
A Farm Progress report shows farmers need to keep an eye on their precision ag equipment so it doesn't get stolen, and food prices continue the upward trend.
USDA's ASF Vaccine and Meatpacking's Role in COVID Spread
The Agribusiness Update
USDA announces vaccine candidates for African Swine Fever, and new study shows the limited role meatpacking played in spread of COVID.
Thompson on Reconciliation and Average Gas Prices Down
The Agribusiness Update
Pennsylvania Rep. Glenn GT Thompson calls reconciliation process a sham, and average U.S. gas prices down slightly.
Trevino Ag Negotiator at USTR and Land Sales Near Record
The Agribusiness Update
Elaine Trevino is nominated for Chief Ag Negotiator at the U.S. Trade Representative's office, and pace of land sales for Farmers National Company nears record.
USDA Heirs' Relending and Grassley on Small Livestock Producers
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announces $67-million in loans for Heirs' Property Relending Program, and Senator Chuck Grassley wants to level the playing field for smaller livestock producers.
Rural Americans Vaccinations and Chicken Prices Double
The Agribusiness Update
Biden Administration pushes rural Americans to reach vaccination goals, and chicken prices double in past year.
Vertical Farming Gets Big Investment and Pilgrim's Pride Settlement
The Agribusiness Update
Vertical farming at a big boost at Plenty Unlimited with investment from Driscoll's, and Pilgrim's Pride agrees to settlement over collusion on chicken prices.
Preacher Named USApple Board Chair and Gebbers Protects Workers
The Agribusiness Update
Domex Superfresh Growers' Mike Preacher named USApple board chairman, and Gebbers Farms says state's COVID-19 testing is effective for protecting workers.
Preacher Named USApple Board Chair and Gebbers Protects Workers
The Agribusiness Update
Domex Superfresh Growers' Mike Preacher named USApple board chairman, and Gebbers Farms says state's COVID-19 testing is effective for protecting workers.