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May Mental Health Awareness Month and New SNAP Requirements
The Agribusiness Update
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and farm groups are emphasizing the importance of mental health support for farmers and ranchers facing growing stress, and USDA has finalized new stocking requirements for retailers participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
May Mental Health Awareness Month and New SNAP Requirements
The Agribusiness Update
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and farm groups are emphasizing the importance of mental health support for farmers and ranchers facing growing stress, and USDA has finalized new stocking requirements for retailers participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
California Exports to China Down and Americans Support E15
The Agribusiness Update
California agricultural exports to China saw a 64% decline last year, and a majority of Americans support expansion of lower-cost E15 fuel and legislation to make it available year-round.
Mid-South Farm and Gin Show and Americans Support E15
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. farmer competitiveness, input costs, and commodity prices were among the top concerns in a recent Southern Cotton Ginners Association survey, and a majority of Americans support expansion of lower-cost E15 fuel and legislation to make it available year-round.
New Dietary Guidelines and WOTUS Clarification Needed
The Agribusiness Update
The Department of Health and Human Services and the USDA have released the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans marking a significant reset of federal nutrition policy, and farmers need rules that clearly define federal jurisdiction of the Waters of the United States.
More Financial Aid Urged and SNAP Ruling for More Time
The Agribusiness Update
House Ag Committee says Congress may need to find another $10 billion in aid for specialty crops and others on top of the $12 billion for row crops, and federal judge rules USDA must give states more time to implement new restrictions on SNAP benefits tied to immigration status.
More Financial Aid Urged and SNAP Ruling for More Time
The Agribusiness Update
House Ag Committee says Congress may need to find another $10 billion in aid for specialty crops and others on top of the $12 billion for row crops, and federal judge rules USDA must give states more time to implement new restrictions on SNAP benefits tied to immigration status.
Mass Deportation Results and SNAP-WIC Benefits Ending November 1
The Agribusiness Update
Daniel Hartwig, president of the California Fresh Fruit
Association, says while immigration enforcement was a concern, he's not aware of any crops perishing due to a lack of labor, and millions face losing their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits on November 1.
Read More Florida Legislators of the Year and SNAP-WIC Benefits Ending November 1
The Agribusiness Update
Senator Nick DiCeglie (dih-SEG-lee) and Rep. J.J. Grow have been named the 2025 Florida Farm Bureau Legislators of the Year, and millions face losing their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits on November 1.
Rupert Square
Idaho Ag Today
Idaho State Legislator, Senator Kelly AnthonWell, welcome to the Rupert Square.
Mushrooms, demand and labor
Idaho Ag Today
When it comes to mushrooms, I have to admit that I am completely in the dark.
National Ag Day Aviation and Produce Markets Mixed
The Agribusiness Update
The National Agricultural Aviation Association proudly honored the agricultural industry on National Ag Day, and produce movement and pricing across U.S. markets are showing mixed trends.
Tariffs and Trump Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Many say tariffs are nothing but a negotiating tool, but U.S. Representative Suzan DelBene, of Washington’s 1st District, says it's not that simple.
Tariffs and Trump Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Many say tariffs are nothing but a negotiating tool, but U.S. Representative Suzan DelBene, of Washington’s 1st District, says it's not that simple.
January Food Price Index Higher and AARP Supports AM Radio Act
The Agribusiness Update
The Food Price Index increased 0.4% in January, and AARP voices strong support for the AM Radio in Every Vehicle Act, urging Congress to swiftly pass the bipartisan legislation.
Food For Peace Program and Net Farm Income Continues Decline
The Agribusiness Update
Washington state Republican Dan Newhouse and others, introduce legislation to move the Food for Peace program from the U.S. Agency for International Development to USDA, and last year's forecast showed the two largest consecutive declines in net farm income history, but that could be improving.