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Farm Labor Stabilization and Protection and BLM Director Pressed by GOP
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA is awarding $50 million to 141 programs in 40 states through the Farm Labor Stabilization and Protection Pilot Program, and BLM Director Tracy Stone-Manning was pressed by Republicans on renewable energy, conservation, and mining.
Farm Labor Stabilization and Protection and BLM Director Pressed by GOP
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA is awarding $50 million to 141 programs in 40 states through the Farm Labor Stabilization and Protection Pilot Program, and BLM Director Tracy Stone-Manning was pressed by Republicans on renewable energy, conservation, and mining.
Latest WASDE Report and American Farmland Trust Awards
The Agribusiness Update
The latest WASDE Report says U.S. corn production is forecast down 70 million to 173 bushels per acre, and American Farmland Trust recently awarded more than $1 million to 110 farmers through the Brighter Future Fund.
Feeding Florida's FFB Awards and Tractor Sales Higher
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Farm Bureau awarded “Feeding Florida” $100,000 to combat hunger while supporting Florida farmers and ranchers statewide, and unit sales of four-wheel-drive ag tractors experienced a notable upswing, closing the third quarter in a strong position.
USDA Issues $1.75 Billion for Relief and Plant-Based for Students
The Agribusiness Update
USDA begins issuing more than $1.75 billion in emergency relief payments to eligible farmers and livestock producers, and new legislation would give kids plant-based milk option in National School Lunch Program.
California Delays Prop 12 and India Drops Retaliatory Tariffs
The Agribusiness Update
California has delayed the implementation of Proposition 12, and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai announced that, after two years of bilateral negotiations, India has agreed to remove retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods.
California Delays Prop 12 and India Drops Retaliatory Tariffs
The Agribusiness Update
California has delayed the implementation of Proposition 12, and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai announced that, after two years of bilateral negotiations, India has agreed to remove retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods.
Disaster Relief for Georgia Counties and India Drops Retaliatory Tariffs
The Agribusiness Update
Disaster relief for six Georgia counties following March storms, and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai announced that, after two years of bilateral negotiations, India has agreed to remove retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods.
Alabama Farm-City Awards and NASS Wheat Estimates
The Agribusiness Update
Present and future ag generations were honored at Farm-City Awards in Birmingham, and USDA's National Ag Statistic Services is out with the 2023/24 wheat estimates.
2023 Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame inductees and Climate-Smart Commodities Info
The Agribusiness Update
The 2023 Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame inductees are named, and the Congressional Western Caucus demands information on on oversight of Climate-Smart Commodities pilot program.
California Plants More Cotton and Climate-Smart Commodities Info
The Agribusiness Update
California farmers planted 17% more cotton acres this year, and Western Congressional Caucus demands information on oversight of Climate-Smart Commodities pilot program.
Recession Expected and Vilsack on Third Round of ReConnect Program
The Agribusiness Update
Banking leaders overwhelmingly expect recession within 18 months, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announces third round of USDA ReConnect Program this year.
Regional FFA Members Named Star Award Finalists
Southeast Regional Ag News
The American Star Awards represent the best of the best among thousands of American FFA Degree recipients.
Florida Farm Bureau Wins PR Awards and Much of U.S. in Drought
The Agribusiness Update
The Florida Farm Bureau's PR staff receives top honors at American Farm Bureau national communications contest, and Drought Monitor shows much of U.S. in some level of drought.
Florida Farm Bureau Wins PR Awards and Tariffs are Leverage on China
The Agribusiness Update
The Florida Farm Bureau's Public Relations staff took home top honors in three categories at the AFBF National Communications Award Contest, and USTR Tai says tariffs are good leverage when it comes to negotiating with China.
California Pest Management Research and U.S. Beef Exports Remain Hot
The Agribusiness Update
The California Department of Food and Agriculture awards $1.5 million for pest management research, and U.S. beef exports remain hot.
UGA Meat Judging Top Honors and COVID Impact on Pork Processing
The Agribusiness Update
University of Georgia Meat Judging Team earns top honors at National Western Stock Show, and COVID impact on pork processing industry was short-lived.
GFB Awards UGA Grants and USDA's Dairy Donation Program
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Farm Bureau awards nearly $137,000 in grants to researchers at UGA College of Ag & Environmental Sciences, and USDA establishes Dairy Donation Program.
California Cherry Harvest and Food Spending Down
The Agribusiness Update
California kicks off cherry harvest, and food spending has rebounded from the pandemic but still low.
Georgia Peanut Referendum Reaffirmed and Food Spending Down
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Peanut Commission's referendum gets reaffirmation vote, food spending has rebounded from the pandemic lows but still off the average.