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H5N1 Losses Continue to Mount
California Ag Today
Over the last two and a half years, American Farm Bureau Federation Economist Bernt Nelson says more than 100 million birds have been affected. Over $18M has already been paid out to offset dairy losses.
Port of Kalama Rail Expansion and Newsom Urges E15 Approval
The Agribusiness Update
The Federal Railroad Administration announced the Port of Kalama in Washington state was awarded over $26 million for a rail expansion project, and Renewable Fuels Association applauds California Governor Gavin Newsom for directing the state’s Air Resources Board to expedite approval of E15.
Port of Kalama Rail Expansion and Newsom Urges E15 Approval
The Agribusiness Update
The Federal Railroad Administration announced the Port of Kalama in Washington state was awarded over $26 million for a rail expansion project, and Renewable Fuels Association applauds California Governor Gavin Newsom for directing the state’s Air Resources Board to expedite approval of E15.
National Peanut Board Funds Allergy Research and Newsom Urges E15 Approval
The Agribusiness Update
The National Peanut Board awards $400,000 in grants to nine organizations to advance food allergy research towards the eradication of peanut allergies, and Renewable Fuels Association applauds California Governor Gavin Newsom for directing the state’s Air Resources Board to expedite approval of E15.
Bird Flu: Are Pigs the Next Vector?
Southeast Regional Ag News
An Oregon hog, part of a mixed-species farm, has now tested positive for H5N1, bringing to the forefront calls for biosecurity in the swine industry.
Oregon Pig with H5N1 Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Swine Health Information Center says a case of bird flu has been detected for the first time in a pig from an Oregon Farm.
Oregon Pig with H5N1 Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Swine Health Information Center says a case of bird flu has been detected for the first time in a pig from an Oregon Farm.
Putting Together a Helene Puzzle
Southeast Regional Ag News
Like a jigsaw puzzle, the pieces are falling into place one-by-one as we assess the damage of Hurricane Helene. Flooding from Hurricane Helene has devastated much of the Southern U.S., severely impacting a variety of commodities.
Chicken Council Requests More Time for Salmonella Comments
Southeast Regional Ag News
The National Chicken Council is now requesting a 90-day extension to the comment period for that proposed framework from the FSIS after what they say were recent unsatisfactory public meetings and a growing series of unanswered questions.
Hundreds Sickened with Salmonella and Ag Economy Barometer Down
The Agribusiness Update
More than 400 cases of salmonella across the country have been linked to backyard poultry, and the August Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer dipped 13 points from July to a reading of 100.
Ag Trade Deficit Growing and Meat and Poultry Product Labeling
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA forecasted the agricultural trade deficit to increase sharply to a record $42.5 billion in the coming fiscal year, and updated guidelines have been announced that recommend strengthening documentation supporting animal-raising or environment-related claims on meat or poultry product labels.
Ag Trade Deficit Growing and Meat and Poultry Product Labeling
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA forecasted the agricultural trade deficit to increase sharply to a record $42.5 billion in the coming fiscal year, and updated guidelines have been announced that recommend strengthening documentation supporting animal-raising or environment-related claims on meat or poultry product labels.
Certified Organic Questions and Internet Access on Farms
The Agribusiness Update
With assumptions about high fees, extra paperwork and inspections, some farmers avoid becoming certified organic, and the percentage of farm operations with internet access increased from 75.4% in 2017 to 78.7% in 2022.
Certified Organic Questions and Internet Access on Farms
The Agribusiness Update
With assumptions about high fees, extra paperwork and inspections, some farmers avoid becoming certified organic, and the percentage of farm operations with internet access increased from 75.4% in 2017 to 78.7% in 2022.
Georgia Quality Cotton Awards and Internet Access on Farms
The Agribusiness Update
The 2023 Georgia Quality Cotton Awards were presented at the Georgia Cotton Commission Mid-Year Meeting last month, and the percentage of farm operations with internet access increased from 75.4% in 2017 to 78.7% in 2022.
National Safety Awards for Poultry and Gas Prices Down for 3rd Straight Week
The Agribusiness Update
The Joint Poultry Industry Safety & Health Council recognized 244 chicken and turkey facilities with safety awards at the National Safety Conference for Poultry, and the nation’s average gas price declined for the third straight week, falling 4.2 cents compared to a week ago to $3.37 per gallon.
Agriculture and the Presidential Campaign
California Ag Today
As the presidential campaign heats up, so does the reaction to everything said by the candidates. Today we’re focused on the Democratic ticket where recent political rhetoric blamed the meat and poultry industry for rising meat prices.
New USDA Policy to Reduce Salmonella
Southeast Regional Ag News
The Food Safety and Inspection Service has issued a comprehensive proposed rule and determination to more effectively reduce Salmonella contamination and illnesses associated with raw poultry products.
Sustainable Corn for China and Dairy Renewable Natural Gas
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. Grains Council met with key Chinese stakeholders to discuss the eco-friendly benefits of the Corn Sustainability Assurance Protocol, and Amp Americas, a dairy renewable natural gas company has completed a project that converts dairy waste into RNG.