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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
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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!
Georgia Peanut Commission Research Funding, and USTR on Foreign Trade Barriers
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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.
California Water Resources Project and China Approves U.S. Meat Imports
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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
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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.
California Phasing Out Diesel Rigs and USDA on Domestic Organic
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California is set to phase out nearly all diesel trucks in the state over the next two decades, and USDA takes steps to strengthen market for domestic organic goods.
California Phasing Out Diesel Rigs and USDA on Domestic Organic
The Agribusiness Update
California is set to phase out nearly all diesel trucks in the state over the next two decades, and USDA takes steps to strengthen market for domestic organic goods.
Smithfield Closures and USDA Shortage of Technical Service Providers
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Smithfield Foods employee says company plans to close 37 sow farms, and House and Senate members address USDA's shortage of Technical Service Providers.
Smithfield Closures and USDA Shortage of Technical Service Providers
The Agribusiness Update
Smithfield Foods employee says company plans to close 37 sow farms, and House and Senate members address USDA's shortage of Technical Service Providers.
EPA Approves California's Big Rig Plan and Egg Prices Down
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The EPA approves California's plan to phase out big-rig diesel trucks, and the price of eggs are showing signs of recovery with a drop of 11% in March.
EPA Approves California's Big Rig Plan and Egg Prices Down
The Agribusiness Update
The EPA approves California's plan to phase out big-rig diesel trucks, and the price of eggs are showing signs of recovery with a drop of 11% in March.
GFA Continues College Scholarships and EU Reforms Farm Subsidies
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The Georgia Foundation for Agriculture continues investment in college scholarships for ag students, and European Union approves reforms to farm subsidies.
Tractor-Combine Sales Higher and Bonnie Approved as USDA Undersecretary
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Tractor and combine sales move higher, and Robert Bonnie approved as new USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation.
Federal Bill Legalize Pot and $43-billion for Rural Broadband
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Three Senators propose a bill to legalize marijuana federally, and House Ag Committee commits $43-billion over eight years for rural broadband.
Florida Citrus Association Budget and Pistachio Thief Caught
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The Florida Citrus Association approves preliminary budget for '21-'22, and California pistachio thief caught in Tulare County.
Retail Produce Sales Mixed and Roundup Award Upheld
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Retail produce sales are up from March but down from last year, and federal judge upholds $25-million award for California man who claims Roundup caused his cancer.
Wheat, Corn, Soy Futures Higher and Disadvantaged Farmers Relief
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Futures are higher for wheat, corn and soy in the latest WASDE report, and House Ag Committee approves $4-billion debt relief for disadvantaged farmers.
Queen Approves Brexit and U.N. names 2020 Year of Plant Health
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Queen Elizabeth gives okay to Britain pulling out of European Union, and United Nations names 2020 Year of Plant Health.
EPA Approves Hemp Pesticides and NFU's Johnson's Final Months
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EPA first-ever approval of pesticides for hemp, and National Farmer's Union president Roger Johnson spends final few months in office before retirement.
Congress Fund Ag Inspectors and USMCA to Senate
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Congressional funding package includes $19.6-million for ag inspectors at U.S. ports, and USMCA moves on to Senate.