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Legislation Targets Major Meatpackers and National Cheese Day
The Agribusiness Update
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer introduced legislation aimed at lowering grocery prices by increasing competition within the meatpacking industry, and the dairy checkoff is using today, National Cheese Day to promote cheese as a high-protein snack option.
Reducing Cattle Methane and China-US Ag Trade Talks
The Agribusiness Update
Private companies and researchers at the University of California, Davis, are working with farmers to develop new ways to reduce methane emissions from cattle, and China and the U.S agreed to reduce tariffs on agricultural trade as part of a broader agreement.
It's Not Nuts-It's Peanuts and China-US Ag Trade Talks
The Agribusiness Update
The National Peanut Board is launching a brand platform that aims to elevate peanuts beyond being a reliable staple: “It’s Not Nuts. It’s Peanuts," and China and the U.S agreed to reduce tariffs on agricultural trade as part of a broader agreement.
Improve Grazing Areas and Beginning Farmer Institute
The Agribusiness Update
The American Farm Bureau is backing a new agreement between the USDA and Dept of the Interior aimed at improving grazing access on public lands, and NFU is accepting applications for its Beginning Farmer Institute, a FREE ten-week online program designed to strengthen farm and ranch businesses.
Heritage Apple Bill
Fruit Grower Report
Washington lawmakers are considering a new program aimed at at identifying, registering, and preserving rare and historic apple varieties still growing on small farms across the state.
Biochar Filter Research and Stabenow on SNAP Error Rate
The Agribusiness Update
Researchers in California are testing potential low-cost technology to make reclaimed water safer for agricultural use, and Senator Debbie Stabenow is not happy about the payment error rate for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
New Invasive Species Institute Gains Director
Southeast Regional Ag News
Invasion Science Research Institute, Matthew Thomas, Invasive Species, University of Florida
USDA Technology Transfer Report and Bayer Hires Lawyers
The Agribusiness Update
USDA releases annual Technology Transfer Report, and Bayer hires law team to fight Glyphosate lawsuits.
