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Mexico Changes Course on Corn and Farmer Sentiment Down
The Agribusiness Update
The incoming government in Mexico will discard a goal of the previous administration to reduce yellow corn imports and achieve self-sufficiency in yellow corn production, and farmer sentiment lowered in June with a Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer reading of 105.
AM Radio Vote
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The “AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act” awaits consideration on the Senate floor.
Cal Farm Bureau in D.C. and Railroad Staffing Shortages
The Agribusiness Update
The California Farm Bureau board and members were in Washington, D.C., meeting with lawmakers to advocate on issues including passing the 2024 Farm Bill, and Senator Tammy Baldwin, of Wisconsin, called on the six Class One railroads to address severe staffing shortages.
Comeback for Georgia Peaches and Railroad Staffing Shortages
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Peaches are poised to kick off an unprecedented run through produce departments and farmer’s markets, and Senator Tammy Baldwin, of Wisconsin, called on the six Class One railroads to address severe staffing shortages.
Wolf Delist Vote
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Legislation to delist the gray wolf passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 209-205.
Chocolate Milk Amendment
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
An amendment added to the Agricultural Appropriations Act would allow chocolate milk in the nation’s schools.
Moo-ve Over, Traditional Sports Drinks!
Southeast Regional Ag News
GoodSport is a dairy-based sports drink that is now launching in over 1,000 WalMart locations.
Auburn University Receives $9.3 Million Grant
Southeast Regional Ag News
The goal of the USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture is to establish an Institute for Rural Partnership to research the causes and conditions of challenges facing rural areas.
Fun on the Farm
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
With stress as high as it's been in some time, farmers are encouraged to have a little fun in their lives.
Gary Black to Run for Senate and USDA Payments to Farmers of Color
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Ag Commissioner Gary Black announces a run for Senate, and a Wisconsin judge puts temporary restraining order on USDA payments to farmers of color.
Cranberry Harvest Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Washington cranberry harvest is underway and market signals may be looking favorable.
Winegrape Smoke Task Force and Animal Activists Dairy Scam
The Agribusiness Update
West coast winegrape growers establish a task force to address taint from wildfire smoke, and Animal Activists sneaky to access Wisconsin dairy.
U.S. Beef to the Philippines and Dairies Fewer-States Same
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. Meat Export Federation reports on U.S. beef demand in the Philippines, and Dairies are fewer, but the states where they are remain pretty much the same.
U.S. China Talks Resume and Farm Aid Tickets Available
The Agribusiness Update
Negotiators from the U.S. and Chinia have resumed trade talks, and tickets are still available for 2019 Farm Aid to be held in Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Loses More Dairies and Bayer's Glyphosate Judgement
The Agribusiness Update
Wisconsin loses another 212 dairy farms so far in 2019, and Bayer to comply with Glyphosate judgement but will continue to fight other cases.
Wisconsin Cows Starved and Dairy Awaits Farm Bill Benefits
The Agribusiness Update
Wisconsin man arrested for intentionally starving cows, and Dairy Farmers waiting on Farm Bill benefits.
Teen Spikes Dad's Drink and Dems Cool to USMCA
The Agribusiness Update
A Wisconsin teen spikes dad's energy drink with cattle tranquilizer, and Democrats cool to USMCA.
China Buys U.S. Rice and Wisconsin Still Cheese King
The Agribusiness Update
China buys U.S. rice for the first time, and Wisconsin retains title of top U.S. cheese producer.
Dicamba Complaints Down and Wisconsin Dairy Drop
The Agribusiness Update
Dicamba drift complaints down in 2018, and Wisconsin dairy farms closing at alarming rate.
Unemployed Down/H-2A Up and China Retaliates
The Agribusiness Update
Unemployed Americans hits 44 year low while H-2A requests double, and China retaliates to latest U.S. tariffs.