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Northwest Cherry Harvest and Senate Farm Bill Proposal
The Agribusiness Update
The Northwest cherry season has entered its peak shipping window, with volumes now at their highest levels of the year, and a new Senate farm bill proposal could face an uphill battle after reports indicated it does NOT include a delay in planned changes to SNAP funding.
Summer Break-Hungry Kids and Senate Farm Bill Proposal
The Agribusiness Update
Summer break can leave some Florida children without access to regular, healthy meals, and a new Senate farm bill proposal could face an uphill battle after reports indicated it does NOT include a delay in planned changes to SNAP funding.
California's Prop 12 Delayed and Funding for Rural Internet
The Agribusiness Update
California Ag Department agrees to a six-month extension allowing retailers to continue selling pork that doesn’t comply with Prop 12, and the Department of Commerce allocates funding for reliable high-speed internet
Newsom Signs Union Bill and Department of Labor Issues New H-2A Rules
The Agribusiness Update
California Governor Gavin Newsom signs legislation allowing unions to collect signed ballots to organize farm employees instead of secret ballots, and U.S. Department of Labor issues new rules for hiring H-2A workers.
California Citrus Disease Warning and NCBA Applauds Gray Wolf Decision
The Agribusiness Update
California officials are warning homeowners to sanitize gardening tools before using them on citrus trees because of a new disease threat, and the National Cattlemen's Beef Association and other livestock groups are applauding a 9th Circuit Court decision allowing intervention in a case regarding gray wolves.
Alabama Cotton Yield Debate and NCBA Applauds Gray Wolf Decision
The Agribusiness Update
There seems to be a bit of a disagreement on the outlook of this year's Alabama cotton crop, and the National Cattlemen's Beef Association and other livestock groups applaud 9th Circuit Court's decision allowing intervention in gray wolf case.
E15 & Biden
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A "praise the Lord" moment in the corn ethanol industry when the President said he's considering allowing summertime E15 sales.
Farm Bill Should Include Crop Insurance and Private Property Protection
The Agribusiness Update
Farmers from across the country urge Congress to include crop insurance with the next Farm Bill, and California law allowing labor organizations to enter private farm property ruled unconstitutional.
Farm Workforce Modernization Act Vote and Climate-Smart Agriculture
The Agribusiness Update
A House vote is expected this month on the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, and USDA is looking for public input on Climate-Smart Agriculture.
U.S.-China Trade Relations and Organic-Transitional Reporting
The Agribusiness Update
U.S.-China trade relationship during COVID-19, and USDA allowing Organic and Transitional farmers a different acreage reporting.