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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.
Georgia Pollinator Gardens and USDA Meat/Poultry Grants
The Agribusiness Update
Nearly 30 Georgia county Farm Bureaus plant pollinator gardens to celebrate former First Lady Rosalynn Carter's 95th birthday, and USDA announces additional funding for meat and Poultry grants.
Recession Expected and Vilsack on Third Round of ReConnect Program
The Agribusiness Update
Banking leaders overwhelmingly expect recession within 18 months, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announces third round of USDA ReConnect Program this year.
Emergency Relief Program and American Port Access Privileges Act
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack reports ag producers have received more than $4-million from Emergency Relief Program, and California Democrats introduce American Port Access Priveleges Act.
California Drought Cold & Wind and NCBA on GHG Disclosure Rule
The Agribusiness Update
Farmers in California's Klamath Basin are dealing with weather challenges on top of the drought, and National Cattlemen's Beef Association comments on Greenhouse Gas Disclosure Rule.
Hens Lost to Bird Flu and More Livestock Forage Disaster Aid
The Agribusiness Update
Over 11-million egg-laying hens lost to bird flu in past month, and more Livestock Forage Disaster relief on the way.
Farm Workforce Modernization Act Updt Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse says enough time has passed, let's get the Farm Workforce Modernization Act through the Senate before it's too late.
Farm Workforce Modernization Act Updt Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse says enough time has passed, let's get the Farm Workforce Modernization Act through the Senate before it's too late.
Flavors of Florida Tasting Showcase and Food and Feed Prices Could Soar
The Agribusiness Update
Flavors of Florida tasting showcase is coming back the UF campus, and Food and Feed Price could continue to soar another 20%.
Potato Vitamins Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Potatoes may fight off disease thanks to some added vitamins provided by Oregon State University researchers.
Potato Vitamins Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Potatoes may fight off disease thanks to some added vitamins provided by Oregon State University researchers.
Georgia Burn Ban and U.S. Beef Gains EU Access
The Agribusiness Update
A ban on outdoor burning began May 1 in 54 Georgia counties, and U.S. beef gains additional access in European Union.
More CFAP Assistance Available and Cauliflower Demand/Production Up
The Agribusiness Update
USDA is providing more assistance through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program, and Cauliflower demand and production rise thanks to health conscious consumers.