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Flame-Retardant Cotton Fabric and Ag Groups Take WOTUS to Court
The Agribusiness Update
USDA breeds four cotton varieties found to produce flame-retardant, self-extinguishing textiles and Ag groups file legal challenge to the EPA's new WOTUS rule.
Older Trucks Banned in California and Ag Groups Take WOTUS to Court
The Agribusiness Update
Large trucks built before 2010 are no prohibited in California, and Ag groups file legal challenge to the EPA's new WOTUS rule.
Older Trucks Banned in California and Ag Groups Take WOTUS to Court
The Agribusiness Update
Large trucks built before 2010 are no prohibited in California, and Ag groups file legal challenge to the EPA's new WOTUS rule.
Ag Economy for 2023 Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Rabobank Global Strategist Stephen Nicholson says the agricultural economy will improve, but don't expect it any time soon.
Ag Economy for 2023 Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Rabobank Global Strategist Stephen Nicholson says the agricultural economy will improve, but don't expect it any time soon.
NCBA Unhappy with WOTUS and USDA Approves Honeybee Vaccine
The Agribusiness Update
The National Cattlemen's Beef Association is not happy with newly published Waters of the U.S. Rule, and USDA approves new honeybee vaccine to treat foulbrood disease.
Eggs More Expensive and Beef Exports to East Asia on Record Pace
The Agribusiness Update
Consumers are finding that eggs are one of the foods that are more expensive than they were a year ago, and U.S. beef exports to East Asia are on a record pace.
H-2A Numbers Climb and USDA Forecasts Ag Trade Deficit
The Agribusiness Update
American Ag Employers are filling more seasonal jobs with H-2A workers, and USDA forecasts ag trade deficit for the first time with more imports expected than exports in 2023.
Beef Exports to East Asia on Record Pace and Retail Food Prices Up in 2022
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. beef exports to East Asia in 2022 on record pace, and it's no secret but a USDA report shows how much retail food prices jumped in 2022.
AFBF Dairy Reform Priorities and Taylor Confirmed as USDA Negotiator
The Agribusiness Update
An American Farm Bureau report lays out priorities for reforming dairy policy, and Senate confirms Alexis Taylor as USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Ag Affairs.
Ag Groups Applaud McKalip Confirmation and Immigration Not In Omnibus
The Agribusiness Update
Ag groups applaud the confirmation of USTR Chief Ag Negotiator Doug McKalip, and immigration withheld from Omnibus spending bill.
First-Ever Projected Ag Deficit for the United States
Southeast Regional Ag News
Ag exports are projected to reach $190 billion next year, but imports are projected to rise to $199 billion.
Ag’s Share of Total Export Value Hits New High
Southeast Regional Ag News
In 2021, ag exports accounted for 12 percent of the total value, up from nine percent in 2002
Inflation Reduction Act won't help agricultural R&D funding shortage
Farm of the Future
The IRA does have a lot of money earmarked for climate-smart agriculture, but it doesn't provide R&D relief.
Preventing Cancer Through Food?
Southeast Regional Ag News
The Department of Agriculture on Monday announced the new Agricultural Science Center of Excellence for Nutrition and Diet for Better Health. This virtual center is part of President Biden’s Cancer Moonshot effort to end cancer as we know it.
Agriculture R&D has dropped significantly since 2000
Farm of the Future
Agricultural productivity has benefitted from public investment into ag R&D, but the US is falling behind.
California Navel Orange Crop Promising and Vilsack Meets with Mexican President
The Agribusiness Update
California citrus growers report navel orange crop looks promising, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack meets with Mexican President to discuss potential ban on the import of biotech corn by 2024.
GFB 85th Annual Convention and Ag Secretary Meets with Mexican President
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Farm Bureau members are currently on Jekyll Island for their 85th Annual Convention, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack meets with Mexican President to discuss potential ban on U.S. corn imports.
University of California Adds Two to Ag Research and Record HPAI Bird Deaths
The Agribusiness Update
The University of California adds UC Santa Cruz and UC Merced to list of agricultural experiment stations, and a record number of domestic birds die in 2021 from bird flu.
Kicking the Rail Strike Can to December 9
Southeast Regional Ag News
President Biden consulted with his cabinet on Monday, and after the meeting is calling on Congress to step in.