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Race is On for $200 Billion in U.S. Ag Exports
Southeast Regional Ag News
The race is on to get to $200 billion in value annually for U.S. ag exports. We’re not there yet, but we did have a record year in 2021 setting the pace at $172.5 billion worth of ag exports. This year, the USDA is predicting $183.5 billion.
Shutdown Avoided
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Farm disaster aid gets a boost as Congress avoids a government shutdown.
Crunch Time in Congress
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
It's crunch time as Democrats and Republicans wait to see who blinks first with a government shutdown and billions in ag-related spending on the line.
GFB Urges President to Leave Tax Advantages and Land Sales Near Record
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Farm Bureau is urging President Biden to leave certain tax advantages in his Build Back Better agenda, and Farmers National Company reports near-record land sales.
Chipping Potatoes to Japan and Ag Innovation Agenda-USDA
The Agribusiness Update
Japan will now allow U.S. chipping potatoes Year-Round, and USDA announces Ag Innovation Agenda.
Conaway High on USDA Aid and NCBA on USMCA Ratification
The Agribusiness Update
Texas Congressman Mike Conaway applauds USDA aid to farmers, and National Cattlemen's Beef Association wants swift USMCA ratification.
Survey by Senator Sheldon
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
An annual survey by Democratic Senator Tim Sheldon draws surprising results for Western Washington district.
Puerto Rico Ag Relief and Dairy Worries About NAFTA
The Agribusiness Update
Puerto Rico Agricultural Relief Fund established, and U.S. Dairy worries about renegotiation of NAFTA.
Perdue Hits Road Early and Trump Wants Tax Rates Slashed
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue hits the road days after being sworn, President Trump wants to slash tax rates that could help farmers.
Ag's Dickens' Moment and Trump's Agenda to Congress
The Agribusiness Update
The Best of Times-Worst of Times for U.S. Ag, and Congress to Hear Trump Agenda
Personal Preference Lawmaking
Food Forethought
There are some lawmakers who seem to confuse their own personal preference with the needs of their constituents.
Forked Tongue
Food Forethought
The majority of HSUS donation dollars are being spent to create tougher production standards for animal agriculture.
peanut fallout & states stimulus approved
Northwest Report
The government is getting into the middle of the peanut issue and Oregon votes for a state stimulus package.