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Fertilizer Tariffs and International Trade Commission
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
In a key move for fertilizer tariffs, the Senate Finance Committee advanced five of the president’s nominees to the International Trade Commission for confirmation.
California Table Olive Crop Smaller and Senate Confirms Three USDA Nominees
The Agribusiness Update
California table olive growers are expected to harvest a smaller crop this year, and the Senate confirms three nominees for critical USDA positions.
International Paper Closing Plants and Senate Confirms Three USDA Nominees
The Agribusiness Update
International Paper will be closing its plants in Savannah and Riceboro by the end of the month, and the Senate confirms three nominees for critical USDA positions.
Northern Giant Hornet Gone and McDonalds Ends DEI
The Agribusiness Update
After three years without confirmed detections, the Washington State Department of Agriculture and the USDA have declared the Northern Giant Hornet eradicated from Washington and the U.S., and McDonald’s is ending its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion within its supply chain.
Northern Giant Hornet Gone and McDonalds Ends DEI
The Agribusiness Update
After three years without confirmed detections, the Washington State Department of Agriculture and the USDA have declared the Northern Giant Hornet eradicated from Washington and the U.S., and McDonald’s is ending its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion within its supply chain.
Charles Hall Passes Away and McDonalds Ends DEI
The Agribusiness Update
Charles Hall, founder and former CEO of Association Services Group, a LaGrange-based association management company, passed away last week at the age of 74, and McDonald’s is ending its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion within its supply chain.
Key Nominees for Ag Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Two of President Trump's nominees, Ag Secretary and Secretary of Health and Human Services, are being watched closely by the ag industry.
Key Nominees for Ag Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Two of President Trump's nominees, Ag Secretary and Secretary of Health and Human Services, are being watched closely by the ag industry.
American Pecan Board Nominees and Rural Economy Still Uncertain
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA seeks nominees for the American Pecan Promotion Board needed to fill six seats, and while U.S. continues benefiting from solid economic growth, the rural economic outlook remains uncertain.
Fresh Pear Committee Nominees and Texas Court Halts Corporate Transparency Act
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA is seeking nominees for positions on the Fresh Pear Committee to fill two grower member and four handler member seats, and a Texas federal court halted the implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act’s beneficial ownership reporting requirements.
Final Packers and Stockyards Act and AM for Every Vehicle Act Gains Support
The Agribusiness Update
The National Cattlemen's Beef Association responds to USDA's final Packers and Stockyards rule, and the AM for Every Vehicle Act hits the magic number of 218 voting co-sponsors it needs to ensure passage through the House of Representatives.
Modernized ESA Regulations Reinstated and September Wheat Production Unchanged
The Agribusiness Update
Modernized Endangered Species Act regulations will be reinstated after a Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled a district court improperly vacated 2019 revisions, and USDA's September wheat production forecast is unchanged from August.
$1-billion for Emergency Food Assistance and AFBF on Undocumented Immigrants
The Agribusiness Update
USDA is investing another $1-billion dollars for the Emergency Food Assistance Program, and American Farm Bureau Federation urges Biden Administration to address surge of undocumented immigrants crossing border.
Peanut Board Nominations and Fresh Apple Inventories Down
The Agribusiness Update
USDA is seeking nominations for National Peanut Board seats, and fresh apple inventory is down.
H-2C Program Clears Judiciary and Off-label Dicamba in Arkansas
The Agribusiness Update
House Judiciary approves H-2C guestworker program, and BASF data suggests off-label Dicamba use widespread in Arkansas this year.
WOTUS Rewrite Moves Forward and NAFTA Needs Quick Action
The Agribusiness Update
WOTUS Rewrite Moves Forward after Formatting Fix, and NAFTA Renegotiation Needs to Move Quickly.
U.S. Beef to Brazil and Trump Nominees This Week
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. Beef Exports Headed Back to Brazil after 14 year absence, and Trump's FDA and Trade Representative nominees up for vote this week.