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Tariff Relief for Farmers and China Suspends Brazilian Beef
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA continues to evaluate possible tariff relief options for farmers impacted by trade disputes and rising production costs, and China has suspended beef imports from three Brazilian meatpacking plants after detecting synthetic veterinary hormones in cattle.
Oregon Wine Board of Directors and Renewed Farm Bill Negotiations
The Agribusiness Update
The Oregon Wine Board announced its new slate of Board officers and the Governor’s appointment of two new board directors to the 2026 Oregon Wine Board of Directors, and House Republicans plan to revive farm bill negotiations in January.
Florida Clears Way for Santa and Renewed Farm Bill Negotiations
The Agribusiness Update
Another Christmas appears to have gone off without a hitch after Florida removed any government red tape that would have interfered with Santa Claus making his Christmas Eve journey across the Sunshine State, and House Republicans plan to revive farm bill negotiations in January.
New Heat-Tolerant Peanut Genes Could Boost Yields Across the Southeast
Southeast Regional Ag News
Clemson researchers identify a genetic marker that may help peanut plants thrive in rising temperatures.
Sustainable Groundwater Challenges and Farmer Sentiment Jumps in November
The Agribusiness Update
As California’s Sustainable Groundwater Management Act ramps up, farmers who learned late about the far-reaching law have encountered additional challenges, and farmer sentiment jumped in November as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer climbed 30 points to 145, the highest since 2021.
Ag Economists on Recession and Bicentennial Beer
The Agribusiness Update
Over half of the 70 surveyed in Farm Journal’s Monthly Survey of Ag Economists believe the U.S. agriculture economy is in a recession, and to celebrate 200 years of diplomatic relations between Brazil and the U.S., the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Brazil launched the “Bicentennial Beer”.
Steelhead & Water Rights and Farmers Being Financially Cautious
The Agribusiness Update
A state determination that Southern California steelhead trout need additional protections could mean tighter water restrictions, and low commodity prices, high input costs, and disappointing 2023 growing season results are influencing farmer decisions this year.
Steelhead & Water Rights and Farmers Being Financially Cautious
The Agribusiness Update
A state determination that Southern California steelhead trout need additional protections could mean tighter water restrictions, and low commodity prices, high input costs, and disappointing 2023 growing season results are influencing farmer decisions this year.
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.
California Winegrapes Too Good and 2023 Potato Harvest Data
The Agribusiness Update
California winegrape growers may be victims of their own success after harvesting a larger than average crop last fall, and a new report from the Ag Departments of the U.S., Mexico, and Canada reveals the 2023 North American Potato harvest data.
Peanut Growers to Decide Checkoff and 2023 Potato Harvest Data
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA will conduct a referendum April 8-19 for eligible U.S. producers of peanuts to decide whether to continue their checkoff program, and a new report from the Ag Departments of the U.S., Mexico, and Canada reveals the 2023 North American Potato harvest data.
California FAIR Plan Options and Food Loss & Waste Funding
The Agribusiness Update
Farmers and property owners who rely on the California FAIR Plan, the state’s insurer of last resort, may soon have better coverage options, and the USDA announced an additional $25 million investment to expand efforts to prevent and reduce food loss and waste.
Coping in Wake of Hurrican Idalia and Food Loss & Waste Funding
The Agribusiness Update
CDC tips to help farmers cope with havoc caused by Hurricane Idalia, and the USDA announced an additional $25 million investment to expand efforts to prevent and reduce food loss and waste.
USDA Farm Loan Relief and Death Tax Repeal Act
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA is providing additional financial relief for farm loan borrowers facing economic hardship, and 41 Senators reintroduce legislation to permanently repeal federal estate tax, called the Death Tax Repeal Act.
USDA Farm Loan Relief and Death Tax Repeal Act
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA is providing additional financial relief for farm loan borrowers facing economic hardship, and 41 Senators reintroduce legislation to permanently repeal federal estate tax, called the Death Tax Repeal Act.
Vilsack Asked to Help Organic Production and Biotech Corn Worries in Mexico
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack has been asked by Congressional members for immediate assistance for organic poultry and dairy, and corn leaders call on President Biden to take additional steps to address the pending decree by Mexico to block imports of biotech corn from the U.S.
89% Food Secure in 2021 and More Wildfire Fighting Resources Requested
The Agribusiness Update
USDA data shows 89% of U.S. households were Food Secure in 2021, and Western Lawmakers request additional wildfire fighting resources.