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Florida Signs $24.8 million Ag Deal with USDA and Meat Exports to Columbia
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Ag Commissioner Nikki Fried signs $24.8 million deal with USDA under Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative, and U.S. beef and pork exports to Columbia show strong rebound.
Georgia Cotton Production Higher and Animal Product Exports Down
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia cotton production is expected to increase in 2022, and some animal product exports in first half of 2022.
California Organic Tomato Production Up and Animal Product Exports Down
The Agribusiness Update
The production of organic tomatoes in California increases, and some animal product exports drop in first half of 2022.
Deadline Approaching for Disaster Relief Programs
Southeast Regional Ag News
The deadline for commodity and specialty crop producers to complete applications for the Emergency Relief Program is July 22.
School Nutrition Programs Receive Boost
Southeast Regional Ag News
The USDA has added nearly $1 billion to existing funding to help schools purchase American-grown food for their meal programs.
$50 million to Cotton/Wool Production and USDA Updates 3 Crop Insurance Options
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA is committing $50 million to assist eligible cotton and wool clothing producers, and USDA update three key crop insurance options.
Agriculture's GHG Emissions Fall and Beef Demand Remains Strong
The Agribusiness Update
Agriculture's greenhouse gas emissions fall 4.3%, and beef demand remains strong despite rising prices.
California Cattlemen's Rancher Technical Assistance Program
California Ag Today
I’m joined by California Cattlemen’s Foundation’s Noah Lopez with the Rancher Technical Assistance Program, who spoke with me at the San Luis Obispo County Cattlemen’s Association April Meeting.
Rural Prosperity Act Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse breaks down his recently introduced Rural Prosperity Act that looks to streamline the system set up to help rural Americans.
Rural Prosperity Act Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse breaks down his recently introduced Rural Prosperity Act that looks to streamline the system set up to help rural Americans.
APHIS Celebrates 50 Years and Ag Economy Barometer Dips
The Agribusiness Update
USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, or APHIS, is celebrating 50 years of service, and the Perdue University/CME Ag Economy Barometer dips to a reading of 113, weakest since the start of the pandemic.
Hens Lost to Bird Flu and More Livestock Forage Disaster Aid
The Agribusiness Update
Over 11-million egg-laying hens lost to bird flu in past month, and more Livestock Forage Disaster relief on the way.
SNAP and the Farm Bill Timeline
Southeast Regional Ag News
There’s an increasing likelihood that the next Farm Bill will be written during a time of high commodity prices.
Ag Lawmakers on the Next Farm Bill
California Ag Today
The farm bill is set to expire this year, pushing many lawmakers to narrow in on legislative priorities. The Supplement Nutrition Assistance Program has been an important and polarizing topic on previous Farm Bills.
Weathering COVID Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
NW Hort Council president Mark Powers says the pandemic has thrown several challenges in our path, but believes we've weathered it pretty well overall.
Weathering COVID Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
NW Hort Council president Mark Powers says the pandemic has thrown several challenges in our path, but believes we've weathered it pretty well overall.
Update on Disaster Relief and Wheat Prices Up and Down
The Agribusiness Update
The Cattle Industry Convention provides USDA update on upcoming disaster assistance for weather-related losses, and Wheat prices fluctuate since late December.
Fried Applauds Disaster Relief and U.S. Ag Sets Annual Export Record
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Ag Commissioner Nikki Fried writes Vilsack in support of disaster designation following recent freezing temps, and American Agricultural Industry posts highest annual export levels on record.
Florida School Meals Get USDA Bump and Tractor-Combine Sales Higher
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Ag Commissioner Nikki Fried welcomes USDA funds to alleviate supply chain issues for school meals, and Tractor and Combine sales higher year-over-year.
Kentucky D-SNAP Benefits and US Dairy Celebrates Canadian Access
The Agribusiness Update
Low-income Kentucky residents recovering from weather extremes may be eligible for USDA's D-SNAP benefits, and US Dairy celebrates decision on access to Canadian market.