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Georgia Disaster Designations and Next Gen Fuels Act
The Agribusiness Update
USDA designates 10 Georgia counties for disaster eligibility for emergency loans, and legislation called the Next Generation Fuels Act introduced in both the House and Senate.
Strawberry Genes Fight Deadly Disease and Next Gen Fuels Act
The Agribusiness Update
UC Davis researchers find a gene in strawberries that may ward off deadly Fusarium wilt, and legislation introduced called the Next Generation Fuels Act in both House and Senate.
House Ag Committee Looks to Ensure Viability of Young Farmers
Southeast Regional Ag News
More than half of American farmers will reach retirement age in the next 10 years.
ERP Payments Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Relief could soon be on the way for farmers and ranchers impacted by last year's historic heat wave and other natural disasters.
ERP Payments Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Relief could soon be on the way for farmers and ranchers impacted by last year's historic heat wave and other natural disasters.
30 Billion E15 Miles Driven and Thompson Calls Framework "Tone Deaf"
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. drivers have logged 30 billion miles on the road using E15 fuel, and House Ag Committee Republican Leader Glenn Thompson calls framework for addressing nation's crippled food supply chain "tone deaf."
Glyphosate Debate
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley blasts the EPA for not consulting the USDA before urging the Supreme Court no to hear a challenge to California restrictions on the herbicide glyphosate.
Florida Orange Estimates Down and Specialty Crop Relief
The Agribusiness Update
Florida orange production estimates for May drops from April numbers, and USDA announces $6 million in relief for specialty crop producers hit by major weather events.
California Rice Estimates Down and Specialty Crop Relief
The Agribusiness Update
California rice acreage expected to drop this year, and Busch Light and John Deere collaborate in promotion to raise funds for
The Future (Waistband) is Elastic
Southeast Regional Ag News
The transition toward remote work at the start of COVID-19 led to a dramatic decrease in consumer demand for dress clothing, which has continued to affect the entire supply chain of cotton and wool.
California Freeze Impacts Nut Growers and Food & Feed Prices Could Jump Higher
The Agribusiness Update
California nut farmers are checking for losses after a late-February freeze hit orchards, and international food and feed prices could soon jump by as much as 20% according to the United Nations Food Agency.
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%.
Pandemic Cover Crop Program Sign Ups Deadline
California Ag Today
The USDA wants to remind producers the deadline for help with cover crops is Tuesday, March 15. Risk Management Agency Administrator Marcia Bunger says the Pandemic Cover Crop Program had a successful pilot year, but this year USDA made some changes that should benefit even more farmers.
SCOTUS on WOTUS
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The U.S. Supreme Court will soon try to FINALLY clarify what the Clean Water Act means by "Waters of the U.S."
PEI Potato Wart Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
For the second time in less than a year, trade has been put on hold due to the detection of Potato Wart in the Canadian province of Prince Edward Island.
PEI Potato Wart Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
For the second time in less than a year, trade has been put on hold due to the detection of Potato Wart in the Canadian province of Prince Edward Island.
FSA Vacancies
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse addresses staffing shortages at the USDA's FSA offices around the country.
House Ag Chair on Build Back Better and Vax Mandate Won't Shutter FSA
The Agribusiness Update
House Ag Chair David Scott urges House and Senate leaders to preserve Build Back Better Act, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says vaccine mandate will not cause Farm Service Agency offices to shut down or cut hours.
Georgia National Fair & Sunbelt Ag Expo and Vax Mandate Won't Shut FSA
The Agribusiness Update
October means it's time for the Georgia National Fair and the Sunbelt Ag Expo, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack claims vaccine mandates won't shutter or slow down Farm Service Agency offices.
