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FDA Takes New Approach to Healthy Food Labels
Southeast Regional Ag News
The Food and Drug Administration last week proposed updated criteria for labeling foods with the nutrient content claim "healthy" on their packaging.
Vilsack on ReConnect Program
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announces latest ReConnect program funding to upgrade internet speeds in 20 states.
U.S. - U.K. Free Trade Agreement
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Iowa Ag Senator Chuck Grassley says the reason a free trade agreement with the U.K. isn't getting done is not the fault of new Prime Minister Liz Truss, but instead lies in the White House.
2023 Ag Exports Take Hit and USDA Meat/Poultry Grants
The Agribusiness Update
American ag exports may take a hit for the 2023 fiscal year, and USDA announces additional $21.9 million for meat and poultry grant program.
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.
Ethanol Production Highest in a Month and Global Food Prices Down
The Agribusiness Update
Ethanol output jumped to highest level in a month, and global food prices fall by biggest amount since 2008.
Ethanol Production Highest in a Month and Global Food Prices Down
The Agribusiness Update
Ethanol output jumped to highest level in a month, and global food prices fall by biggest amount since 2008.
Ag Economy Barometer Down and Global Hunger Grows
The Agribusiness Update
The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer again lower in June, and United Nation's report shows global hunger rose in 2021.
US Beef Exports Remain High and Energy Prices to Remain High
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. beef exports maintained their remarkable pace in April, and U.S. energy prices expected to remain historically high through 2023.
Farm Bill Listening Session and House Introduction of SHIP IT Act
The Agribusiness Update
The first 2023 Farm Bill listening session has been announced, and the SHIP IT Act has been introduced in the House.
NEPA Opposition
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The American Farm Bureau and National Cattlemen's Association are voicing their concerns about the Biden Administration's final phase 1 revisions to the National Environmental Policy Act, or NEPA.
White House Releases Rural Playbook
California Ag Today
The White House Monday released the Rural Playbook, which will benefit rural communities. It is part of President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, sending billions of dollars to rural communities across the country.
E15 & Biden
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A "praise the Lord" moment in the corn ethanol industry when the President said he's considering allowing summertime E15 sales.
WOTUS Worries Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse (R-WA) is leading a call for the EPA and Biden Administration to drop plans for revising Waters of the U.S. rules.
WOTUS Worries Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse (R-WA) is leading a call for the EPA and Biden Administration to drop plans for revising Waters of the U.S. rules.
Biden Administration Pushes for Electric Vehicles and... Big Oil?
California Ag Today
As fuel prices skyrocket, biofuels advocates push for ethanol blends at the pumps… but the White House shows little support.
Prop 12 Impact on 4-H and Vilsack on Next Farm Bill
The Agribusiness Update
California's Proposition 12 housing requirements don't apply to 4-H programs and exhibitions, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says he's ready to get started on next Farm Bill.
Food Inflation in 2022 and Farmers to Plant More Wheat-Corn-Soy
The Agribusiness Update
The new year will see inflation rates continue to impact food industry and cause prices to rise, and the Wall Street Journal says farmers plan to plant more corn, soy and wheat than last year thanks to a banner year for grain prices.
Florida Food Check-Out Week and Farmers to Plant More Wheat-Corn-Soy
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Farm Bureau volunteers will celebrate Food Check-Out Week in February, and Farmers plan to plant more wheat, corn, and soybeans in 2022 thanks to a banner year for prices.
Grocery Food Prices Up in 2022 and American Ethanol Inventory Drops
The Agribusiness Update
Grocery store food prices up in 2021 and will continue in 2022, and American Ethanol inventory drops.