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Committees Add More Value to National Pork Board, Data Center Bill Blocked
Line on Agriculture
The National Pork Board plans six advisory committees to bring producers and industry partners into its strategic planning. Separately, the U.S. Senate blocked a bill related to selling federal lands for data centers, after reports that the administration considered 17,000 acres for 12 centers.
GOP Pushing Farm Assistance and Rural Mainstreet Index Down
The Agribusiness Update
GOP lawmakers are pushing to attach roughly $11 billion in direct farm assistance to a defense spending package, and rural bankers are growing more concerned about the farm economy as higher fuel and fertilizer costs weigh on producers.
The Poultry Vaccine Science Behind “Turkey Herpes”
California Ag Today
Researchers look to improve recombinant HVT vaccines used against major poultry diseases.
$13.5 Million Available for California Nutrition Incentives
California Ag Today
CDFA opens grant applications aimed at connecting CalFresh shoppers with California-grown fruits and vegetables.
Beef Imports Rise, Grocery Prices Barely Budge
California Ag Today
Three weeks of Farm Bureau data show little change at the meat counter following the White House quota expansion.
GFB's Ag In Classroom Program and Farm Bill Lacks Prop 12 Fix
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Farm Bureau’s Ag in the Classroom program has awarded $500 grants to 10 elementary school teachers, and the National Pork Producers Council welcomed progress on the farm bill, but said lawmakers must address California’s Proposition 12.
Winegrape Heat Challenges and Farm Bill Lacks Prop 12 Fix
The Agribusiness Update
Winegrape growers facing a hotter and more volatile climate may have several ways to protect the value of their vineyards, and the National Pork Producers Council welcomed progress on the farm bill, but said lawmakers must address California’s Proposition 12.
Georgia Tightens Screwworm Safeguards Again
Southeast Regional Ag News
Georgia’s response serves as a reminder for Southeast livestock owners to check requirements before moving animals.
USDA Draws New Line on Dairy Checkoff Spending
California Ag Today
Agriculture Department says producer dollars should focus on strengthening markets.
Georgia Looks to Grow Rural Veterinary Care
Southeast Regional Ag News
Loan repayment program aims to bring veterinarians to communities facing critical shortages.
Specialty Crop Improvements
Fruit Grower Report
Alexis Taylor, chief global policy officer for the International Fresh Produce Association, says specialty crop producers need more demand for their products and help stabilizing the industry against further challenges.
The Beef Isn’t Moving More. It’s Worth More.
Southeast Regional Ag News
July export volume stayed flat while U.S. beef export value gained 6 percent.
More Value, Same Beef
California Ag Today
July beef export volume held steady, but stronger global demand pushed export value higher.
Dairy meeting
Idaho Ag Today
The University of Idaho will host the annual meeting of a national group of dairy economists Sept. 23-24 in Twin Falls.
Trump EOs Back Ranchers, COOL Needs Congress; 300K MT Beef Imports Will Come Revealed
Line on Agriculture
Executive orders aim to support ranchers but stop short of reinstating mandatory COOL. The National Farmers Union is urging Congress to act, noting a Senate Farm Bill amendment would restore COOL.
In a follow-up, the administration authorized 300,000 metric tons of lower-tariff beef imports over 90 days to ease prices. Now we know where the beef will come from.
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Cattle Research Meets the Rancher
California Ag Today
California researchers are invited to bring their beef cattle work directly to producers at this year’s Cattlemen’s Poster Session.
Who Wins With More Beef Imports?
California Ag Today
Farm Bureau analyzes the impact of the expanded tariff-rate quota.
Dairy Protein Increase and Canada's Retaliatory Tariffs
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. dairy producers are stepping up efforts to increase the protein content of milk due to changing market incentives and global demand, and Canada’s retaliatory tariffs may not be directly aimed at American farmers, but ...!
Pasture Mealybug Confirmed in Georgia
Southeast Regional Ag News
First confirmed case adds to concerns over the invasive grass pest across the Southeast.