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Ag Economy Barometer Plummets and Strong Land Prices Continue
The Agribusiness Update
The Purdue University-CME Ag Economy Barometer plummeted in May to the weakest since April 2020, and stronger land prices from late last year have continued into 2022.
Glyphosate Debate
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley blasts the EPA for not consulting the USDA before urging the Supreme Court no to hear a challenge to California restrictions on the herbicide glyphosate.
EPA Fails to Consult USDA in Glyphosate Case
Southeast Regional Ag News
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley asked Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack at a recent Ag Committee hearing if the EPA consulted him before urging the Supreme Court not to hear a challenge to California restrictions on the widely-used herbicide glyphosate.
Food Price Inflation Varies and Ag Committee Chair Scott Wins
The Agribusiness Update
Inflation of retail food prices varies by region, and House Ag Committee Chair David Scott wins nomination for 11th term in Georgia election.
Vilsack: More Diversity Could Prevent Future Formula Shortages
California Ag Today
Last show Corryn covered what’s being done currently to stock grocery store shelves again. This time, she's going to dive a little deeper. Let’s start with why this happened.
Dairy Groups Call for Retaliatory Tariffs on Canada Part 1
California Ag Today
American dairy groups are calling on the U.S. government to implement retaliatory tariffs on Canada over its dairy policies. The groups say our northern neighbor refuses to meet its signed treaty obligations under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement concerning dairy market access.
Hard Times for Ag
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack shares some personal feelings on the hard times farmers have fallen on in recent years.
California Grape Freeze and Ag Economy Barometer Rises
The Agribusiness Update
Winegrape growers in California are tallying the losses after an April cold spell froze many vines, and the Ag Economy Barometer rises in April.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and Ag Economy Barometer Rises
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia agriculture promotes Mental Health Awareness Month in May, and Ag Economy Barometer rises in April.
Canceled Wildfire Coverage and Commodity Credit Corp Helps with Bird Flu
The Agribusiness Update
California farmers concerns over wildfire insurance coverage, and Commodity Credit Corp gives financial boost to USDA's response to bird flu.
Peanut Prices Fall and CCC Helps with Bird Flu Response
The Agribusiness Update
Peanut prices fall for week ending April 23, and Commodity Credit Corporation lends financial support for USDA's response to bird flu.
USDA Staff Shortage
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack talks about the USDA's severe staff shortage and what he's trying to do to fill those positions.
USDA Watershed Projects in North Carolina and ASF Vaccine Tested
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announces funding for watershed infrastructure projects in North Carolina, and African Swine Fever vaccine passes first round of tests.
Vilsack Visits Mexico and NASS Biannual Data User's Meeting
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack visits his counterpart in Mexico, and USDA's NASS to hold its biannual data user's meeting April 19th.
Florida Citrus Growers Learn PGRs, and Vilsack Visits Mexico
The Agribusiness Update
Florida citrus growers can learn more about the use of plant-growth regulators, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack visits his Mexican counterpart to discuss U.S. potatoes and more.
Infrastructure Bill Contains Big Internet Goals
Southeast Regional Ag News
The White House Monday released the Rural Playbook, which the Biden administration says will benefit rural communities.
U.S. Potatoes to Mexico? Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that an agreement has been reached to allow U.S. potatoes into Mexico, but National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles is cautiously optimistic.
U.S. Potatoes to Mexico? Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that an agreement has been reached to allow U.S. potatoes into Mexico, but National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles is cautiously optiimistic.
SCOTUS to Hear Prop 12 Challenge and Fuel Prices Steady
The Agribusiness Update
The U.S. Supreme Court agrees to hear a Prop 12 Challenge, and fuel prices remain steady with only slight change.
Florida CARES Nominations and Fuel Prices Remain Steady
The Agribusiness Update
The Florida Farm Bureau is accepting applications for the 2022 CARES award, and fuel prices relatively unchanged over past week.