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CFB's Capital Ag Conference and USTR on Foreign Trade Barriers
The Agribusiness Update
Water flows big topic at California Farm Bureau's Capital Ag Conference recently in Sacramento, and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai released the 2024 National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers.
CFB's Capital Ag Conference and USTR on Foreign Trade Barriers
The Agribusiness Update
Water flows big topic at California Farm Bureau's Capital Ag Conference recently in Sacramento, and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai released the 2024 National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers.
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.
Ag Loan Demand Up and NCBA Applauds Paraguayan Beef Ban
The Agribusiness Update
Agricultural loan demand increased in 2023, and agricultural lending by U.S. farm banks grew 6.7%, and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association thanked the Senate for passing a resolution to block beef imports from Paraguay.
Ag Loan Demand Up and NCBA Applauds Paraguayan Beef Ban
The Agribusiness Update
Agricultural loan demand increased in 2023, and agricultural lending by U.S. farm banks grew 6.7%, and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association thanked the Senate for passing a resolution to block beef imports from Paraguay.
USDA '22 Pesticide Summary and House's New Agricultural Trade Caucus
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA published the 2022 Pesticide Data Program Annual
Summary that shows over 99% of tested samples had pesticide residues BELOW EPA benchmark levels, and House lawmakers launched a new Agricultural Trade Caucus, seeking to advance and promote policies vital to U.S. agriculture.
Read More USDA '22 Pesticide Summary and House's New Agricultural Trade Caucus
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA published the 2022 Pesticide Data Program Annual
Summary that shows over 99% of tested samples had pesticide residues BELOW EPA benchmark levels, and House lawmakers launched a new Agricultural Trade Caucus, seeking to advance and promote policies vital to U.S. agriculture.
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Hearing on Chinese Ag Purchases Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A House Select Committee on Strategic Competition between the U.S. and China held their first hearing titled "The Chinese Communist Party's Threat to America."
Hearing on Chinese Ag Purchases Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A House Select Committee on Strategic Competition between the U.S. and China held their first hearing titled "The Chinese Communist Party's Threat to America."
U.K. Trade Mission
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
USDA Under Secretary Jewel Bronaugh believes the recently completed trade mission to the U.K. will lead to a free trade deal with Great Britain.
Input Costs Bill Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
A bill has been introduced that supporters say would protect and promote American agriculture by reducing farm input costs and regulatory barriers to domestic production.
Input Costs Bill Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
A bill has been introduced that supporters say would protect and promote American agriculture by reducing farm input costs and regulatory barriers to domestic production.
APHIS ASF Efforts and Agribusiness Trade Mission to U.K.
The Agribusiness Update
USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service announces efforts to prevent introduction and spread of African Swine Fever, and USDA and states send officials to London for agribusiness trade mission.
First Urban Agriculture Meeting and AFBF Calls for Biofuel Production
The Agribusiness Update
USDA hosts first Urban Agriculture Meeting, and American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall calls on President to address energy costs with biofuel production.
Ethanol Exports Higher and USDA Addresses Food Systems
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. ethanol exports substantially higher in August, and USDA addresses food systems with $100-million from American Rescue Plan Act.
Vilsack Talks Trade
Fruit Grower Report
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack talks about the importance of trade with China and other Asian markets.
Senators Ask for Help with EU Trade and Soft Skills for Ag Employees
The Agribusiness Update
Senators Warnock and Tuberville as Ag Secretary and USTR for help with EU Trade Barriers, and Survey shows soft skills as important for ag employers as ag knowledge.
U.S. Ag Exports to Ecuador and Tai Talks Tough Trade with China
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. Ag Exports to Ecuador at record pace with trade barriers for red meat, and new USTR Tai talks tough trade with China.
Georgia Farm Passport Program and USTR Tai & Tough Trade with China
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Farm Bureau announces the 2021 Farm Passport Program, and new USTR Katherine Tai talks tough trade with China.
Fresh Vegetable Consumption Higher and Drought Worries
The Agribusiness Update
USDA says fresh vegetable consumption was higher in 2020, and Nutrien Atmospheric Scientist worries about drought conditions in Western U.S.