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Hard Red Winter Wheat Exports Down and NASDA on USDA Authority
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. Hard Red Winter Wheat exports are forecast down 10 million bushels to the lowest since records began in 1973-74, and the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture advocate to give the USDA more authority to be flexible in serving farmers and ranchers.
Hurricane Idalia Batters Georgia and NASDA on USDA Authority
The Agribusiness Update
Hurricane Idalia battered Georgia farms and rural communities after sweeping across Southeast Georgia, and the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture advocate to give the USDA more authority to be flexible in serving farmers and ranchers.
Dairy Earnings Plummet and Voluntary Groundwater Conservation Act
The Agribusiness Update
Dairy farmers have seen their earnings plummet in recent months, and the Voluntary Groundwater Conservation Act gives farmers and ranchers the flexibility to protect groundwater while also keeping ag lands in production.
Georgia Pecan Corn Assessments and Voluntary Groundwater Conservation Act
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia corn and pecan growers approve continuation of assessments, and the Voluntary Groundwater Conservation Act gives farmers and ranchers the flexibility to protect groundwater while also keeping ag lands in production.
Dairy Earnings Plummet and Voluntary Groundwater Conservation Act
The Agribusiness Update
Dairy farmers have seen their earnings plummet in recent months, and the Voluntary Groundwater Conservation Act gives farmers and ranchers the flexibility to protect groundwater while also keeping ag lands in production.
Accessibility to Dairy in Schools and USDA's Organic Transition Initiative
The Agribusiness Update
As kids head back to school, dairy and nutrition advocates encourage us to remember dairy, and USDA announces new Organic Transition Initiative.
Russia-Ukraine Grain Export Deal and Deere Clean Air Act Violations
The Agribusiness Update
Russia and Ukraine sign deal to reopen grain exports, and John Deere accused of violating Clean Air Act.
First Urban Agriculture Meeting and AFBF Calls for Biofuel Production
The Agribusiness Update
USDA hosts first Urban Agriculture Meeting, and American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall calls on President to address energy costs with biofuel production.
California Ranchers Hope for Rain and Biofuel Groups Call for Expansion
The Agribusiness Update
The next few weeks may be crunch time for California ranchers who hope for rain in their pastures, and biofuel groups call on President to expand access to blended biofuels.
Farmworker Citizenship and Food Price Index Surges
The Agribusiness Update
The California Farm Bureau partners with immigration advocates to support U.S. Citizenship for employees, and Food Price Index surges.
Passing of Senator Isakson and Gas Prices Continue to Drop
The Agribusiness Update
Long-time U.S. Senator and ag advocate Johnny Isakson of Georgia passes away, and gas prices drop for sixth straight week.
WORKFORCE ACTIVISM Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Finding enough farmworkers is a tough job for Ag employers, but the so-called "Farmworker Advocate Industry" isn't making it any easier.
WORKFORCE ACTIVISM Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Finding enough farmworkers is a tough job for Ag employers, but the so-called "Farmworker Advocate Industry" isn't making it any easier.
USDA Wildland Fire Cabinet and Federal Water Infrastructure Package
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Perdue applauds USDA Interagency Wildland Fire Subcabinet, and Western state push for water projects in future infrastructure packages.
Georgia Encourages Continued COVID Safety and Organic Federal Support
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia health and ag officials encourage farmers to continue COVID safety measures during fall harvest, and Organic Trade Association advocates for federal support as a means to mitigate climate change.
California Wildfires Threaten Wine Grapes and Organic and Climate Change
The Agribusiness Update
The California Farm Bureau reports on wildfires in wine country, and Organic Trade Association advocates for federal support as a means to mitigate climate change.
Animal Ag Allies and Chicken Parasites Backpack
The Agribusiness Update
Animal Agirulture Alliance launches Animal Ag Allies to empower farmers, ranchers, and veterinarians … and tiny backpacks help California scientists recognize parasites on chickens.
Animal Ag Allies and Chicken Parasites Backpack
The Agribusiness Update
Animal Agirulture Alliance launches Animal Ag Allies to empower farmers, ranchers, and veterinarians … and tiny backpacks help California scientists recognize parasites on chickens.