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GPC Approves Research Funding and AFBF Thoughts on Tariffs
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Peanut Commission board approves over $764,000 in research funding for the 2025-26 budget year, and American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall worried about economic impact of President Trump's reciprocal tariffs on trading partners.
NPPC Critical of Dietary Guidelines and Dairy Production Down in February
The Agribusiness Update
The National Pork Producers Council expressed serious concerns about the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s so-called “scientific” report, and a slight drop in dairy production led to varied prices in February.
January Cattle Inventory Lower and NCBA Approves Policy Priorities
The Agribusiness Update
USDA's January Cattle Inventory report shed light on the state of the U.S. cattle industry, and the National Cattlemen's Beef Association's Executive Committee approved its policy priorities.
Inslee Approves Solar Project and USDA Rebuilds Bird Flu Vaccine Stockpile
The Agribusiness Update
In one of his last official acts before Governor Jay Inslee left office, he approved the Wautoma Solar Project proposed for a remote corner of Benton County, and the USDA will begin rebuilding its bird flu vaccine stockpile.
California Budget Hurting Farmers and Mixed Message on Trump Tariffs
The Agribusiness Update
California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass says Governor Gavin Newsom’s budget plan will continue to hurt food producers with fees, taxes and increasing labor costs, and recent reports say President-elect's aides are considering narrowing his tariff plans, but Trump says that's wrong!
Georgia Peanuts for Poultry Feed and Mixed Message on Trump Tariffs
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Peanut Commission will promote peanuts as a poultry feed ingredient at the International Production and Processing Expo in Atlanta, and recent reports say President-elect's aides are considering narrowing his tariff plans, but Trump says that's wrong!
IWRB approves grants
Idaho Ag Today
Idaho Water Resource Board (IWRB) voted to approve 11 new groundwater-to- surface water irrigation conversion projects for $13.3 million.
California Water Rates and USDA Specialty Crop Spending
The Agribusiness Update
California Water Resources Control Board has approved rate increases, including for groundwater recharge projects, and the USDA has awarded more than $25 million to support eight projects under the new Assisting Specialty Crop Imports Initiative.
Democrats Unveil Livestock Proposal and FSA's Farm Loan Update
The Agribusiness Update
Congressional Democrats unveil a bill that would pay livestock farmers on large operations to transition toward more climate-friendly practices, and USDA’s updates to the Farm Service Agency’s Farm Loan Programs are officially in effect.
Beef Checkoff Analysis and House & Senate Pass Spending Bills
The Agribusiness Update
An independent analysis of the Beef Checkoff thoroughly assessed the effectiveness and additional financial benefits, and both chambers of Congress have now approved their Fiscal Year 2025 Ag-FDA funding bills out of the full committees.
California Water Regulations and Fewer Responding to NASS Surveys
The Agribusiness Update
The California Water Resources Control Board has approved a regulation seeking to promote more efficient water use to address an anticipated 10% water supply shortfall by 2040, and the number of farmers responding to surveys from the National Ag Statistics Service has been dropping.
Trade War with China & Ag and FDA Approves Net-Zero Technology
The Agribusiness Update
A trade war with China could have significant impacts on California agriculture, and FDA’s approval of Elanco’s Bovaer (boe-vair) is another important step toward a net-zero future.
Orange Peels for Cardio Health and FDA Approves Net-Zero Technology
The Agribusiness Update
Orange peels may hold a key to better cardiovascular health, and FDA’s approval of Elanco’s Bovaer (boe-vair) is another important step toward a net-zero future.
GCC and GPC Research Funding and USDA's Conservation and Climate Solutions
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Cotton Commission and the Georgia Peanut Commission approved nearly $1.5 million in research funding at their respective March board meetings, and USDA announces the availability of $1.5 billion for conservation and climate solutions.
Georgia Peanut Commission Research Funding, and USTR on Foreign Trade Barriers
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Peanut Commission approves over $791,000 in research project funding for the 2024-25 research budget year, and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai released the 2024 National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers.
Florida Hurricane Disaster Relief and Chicken Wing Sunday Super Bowl
The Agribusiness Update
Florida approves first Hurrican Idalia recovery loans, and the National Chicken Council’s 2024 Wing Report says Americans will devour 1.45 billion wings while watching the Super Bowl.
California Water Resources Project and China Approves U.S. Meat Imports
The Agribusiness Update
The California Department of Water Resources has awarded $11.8 million in funding for two projects promoting agriculture and groundwater conservation, and China has approved 18 U.S. beef companies and 12 U.S. pork outlets for export to China.
National Peanut Butter Month and China Approves U.S. Meat Imports
The Agribusiness Update
November is National Peanut Butter Lovers Month, and high consumption and menu versatility are two reasons to celebrate, and China has approved 18 U.S. beef companies and 12 U.S. pork outlets for export to China.
Georgia Pecan Corn Assessments and Voluntary Groundwater Conservation Act
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia corn and pecan growers approve continuation of assessments, and the Voluntary Groundwater Conservation Act gives farmers and ranchers the flexibility to protect groundwater while also keeping ag lands in production.
Animal Product Exports Improve Slightly and Black Sea Grain Deal Extended
The Agribusiness Update
USDA comparison between first-quarter 2023 exports of animal products with the exports from the year before shows some improvement, the Black Sea grain deal has been extended, something the UN calls “good news for the world.”