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SNAP Payment Error Rate and Chevron Deference
The Agribusiness Update
House Ag Committee Chair and Senate Ag Committee Ranking Member react to the FY 2023 SNAP Payment Error Rate, and The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association welcomes SCOTUS decision that reins in the legal concept of Chevron deference.
Farm Bill Stalemate
Fruit Grower Report
After months of fruitless efforts, farm bill talks appear to have reached a stalemate.
Farm Bill Mark Up
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Lawmakers in the House of Representatives began the first major steps to reaching the finish line for a new farm bill, but American Farm Bureau's Joe Gilson says it needs to be bipartisan to move forward.
Blueberry Crop Looks Great and Farm Bill Markup Moves Forward
The Agribusiness Update
Thanks to favorable growing conditions, California blueberry farmers appear on track to harvest what could be their largest crop ever, and the markup for House Ag Chair GT Thompson’s farm bill will move ahead despite scores from the Congressional Budget Office.
Ag Workers Hired in Southeast Region and Farm Bill Markup Moves Forward
The Agribusiness Update
29,000 workers were hired by farms in the Southeast Region of Alabama, Georgia, and South Carolina, and almost that many in Florida, and the markup for House Ag Chair GT Thompson’s farm bill will move ahead despite scores from the Congressional Budget Office.
California Water Allocations Up and House & Senate Farm Bureau Overviews
The Agribusiness Update
California and federal water agencies announce additional allocations for farmers, citing improving reservoir levels from spring snowmelt, and just hours after House Ag Chair GT Thompson released his farm bill overview, Senate Ag Chair Debbie Stabenow releases hers.
California Water Allocations Up and House & Senate Farm Bureau Overviews
The Agribusiness Update
California and federal water agencies announce additional allocations for farmers, citing improving reservoir levels from spring snowmelt, and just hours after House Ag Chair GT Thompson released his farm bill overview, Senate Ag Chair Debbie Stabenow releases hers.
Florida Bans Lab-Grown Meats and House & Senate Farm Bureau Overviews
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill banning the sale or production of lab-grown meat in the state, and just hours after House Ag Chair GT Thompson released his farm bill overview, Senate Ag Chair Debbie Stabenow releases hers.
USDA's Climate-Smart Programs and House & Senate Farm Bill Overviews
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA’s Farm Service Agency reminds ag producers that Farm Loan Programs can be used to support a variety of climate-smart practices, and House Ag Committee Chair GT Thompson, of Pennsylvania, is sharing his overview of the bipartisan policies and priorities included in the 2024 Farm Bill.
USDA's Climate-Smart Programs and House & Senate Farm Bill Overviews
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA’s Farm Service Agency reminds ag producers that Farm Loan Programs can be used to support a variety of climate-smart practices, and House Ag Committee Chair GT Thompson, of Pennsylvania, is sharing his overview of the bipartisan policies and priorities included in the 2024 Farm Bill.
Summertime E15 Approved and Farm Bill Scramble
The Agribusiness Update
The EPA announced it is issuing an emergency fuel waiver to allow E15 to be sold during the summer driving season, and House Ag Chair Glenn Thompson says his committee will “without a doubt” mark up a farm bill before Memorial Day.
Lighting a Fire Under Last Year’s Farm Bill
California Ag Today
Having fun getting through the updates from the 2023 Farm Bill? Oh that’s right…it didn’t happen. But May may be when the fire gets lit.
Bidding Adieu Without a Farm Bill
Southeast Regional Ag News
Congress is about to go home for Christmas, but there will be no farm or spending bills among its Christmas presents this year.
Farm Bill Fight
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
House Ag Chair Glenn GT Thompson says he won’t drop his farm bill funding strategy at the heart of disagreements with Democrats.
Thanksgiving Plans Vary and Cattle Herd Lowest in Decades
The Agribusiness Update
As Americans gear for Thursday’s Thanksgiving meal, survey shows 37% plan to host the meal, 43% have chosen to attend, and the rest plan to dine out, and the nation’s ranchers slashed the U.S. cattle herd to its lowest level in decades.
Farm Bill Timing
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
House Ag Chair GT Thompson and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack are expressing confidence for a farm bill this year but shed no new light on its timing.
Farm Bill Logistics
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Legislative logistics, not just farm policy fights, are impeding the completion of a 2023 farm bill.
Farm Bill Extension and Plant-based Meats Slowed
The Agribusiness Update
House Ag Chair GT Thompson says, "We're probably going to need an extension," referring to the 2023 Farm Bill, and U.S. consumers remain interested in plant-based meat alternatives, but higher prices have slowed purchases.
Farm Bill Threat
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
House Ag Democrats have issued a farm bill ultimatum to majority Republicans: ‘keep your hands off SNAP, or there won’t be a farm bill.’
California Water Quality Regulations and Farmer Sentiment Rebounds
The Agribusiness Update
California winegrape growers worry proposed water-quality regulations for waste discharge requirements for vineyards are burdensome, costly and duplicate work by growers already using sustainability certification programs.