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California Specialty Crop Grant Program and Potential Farm Bill Problems
The Agribusiness Update
California getting $45.5 million from USDA's Specialty Crop Grant Program, and Potential Farm Bill problems in 2023.
White House on Supply Chain and Cattle Fairness Bill Lacking
The Agribusiness Update
A White House "fact sheet" says the bipartisan infrastructure deal WILL improve the supply chain, and the North American Meat Institute says the Grassley-Fischer bill to improve fairness in the cattle market ignores analysis from the nation's leading ag economists.
Per-Capita Peanut Consumption Higher and White House on Supply Chain
The Agribusiness Update
USDA and Census data shows per-capita peanut consumption climbs to an all-time high for the second year in a row, and White House fact sheet says bipartisan infrastructure deal WILL improve supply chain.
Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act and Chinese Soy Imports Down
The Agribusiness Update
China's October soybean imports drop 41% from a year earlier, and Senators say the Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act will improve market conditions.
Ag Applauds House Infrastructure Passage and Governors Urge Expanding Fuel Blends
The Agribusiness Update
Ag groups applaud House passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Governors from several states ask President for guidance on expanding higher ethanol fuel blends.
Supply Chain Challenges Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse is joining a bipartisan group in Congress calling for quick changes to the fix the supply chain woes.
Fixing the Supply Chain
Fruit Grower Report
Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo says they're doing what they can to fix a broken part of the supply chain, key to the ag and food sector, and that's a huge shortage of truck drivers.
Supply Chain Challenges Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse is joining a bipartisan group in Congress calling for quick changes to the fix the supply chain woes.
Herbicide Restrictions and U.S.-Mexico Ag Meetings
The Agribusiness Update
Four major farm groups are urging EPA not to impose new herbicide restrictions, and U.S. Mexico ag officials meet to discuss bans on certain pesticides and biotechnology.
Livestock Transparency
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
House Ag Committee moves bill to boost cattle contract transparency.
Biden Tax Plan for Ag Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Pennsylvania Republican Glenn "GT" Thompson is urging everyone to become familiar with President Biden's tax plan as it applies to farms and ranches, and why it's could have a devastating impact.
Biden Tax Plan for Ag Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Pennsylvania Republican Glenn "GT" Thompson is urging everyone to become familiar with President Biden's tax plan as it applies to farms and ranches, and why it's could have a devastating impact.
Ag Labor Shortage
Fruit Grower Report
As the shortage of farmworkers continues to hamper growing operations, U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse says they are working to raise awareness to this urgent matter.
Infrastructure Bill to Aid Water Woes and AFBF on EPA's Chlorpyrifos Decision
The Agribusiness Update
The Senate passed infrastructure bill could help water projects in the West, and AFBF president Zippy Duvall is not pleased with the EPA's decision to revoke all tolerance of the pesticide chlorpyrifos.
Arkansas Continues Flood Recovery and Beef Industry Bounces Back
The Agribusiness Update
Arkansas continues its recovery from summer flooding, and beef industry bounces back with progress expected into 2022.
Tyson to Require COVID Vaccinations and R-CALF USA Annual Convention
The Agribusiness Update
Tyson Foods has decided to require U.S. employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by October, and R-CALF USA to hold 22nd Annual Convention next week in South Dakota.
Prunes for Women's Cardio Health and NPPC on Labor Shortage
The Agribusiness Update
Eating prunes appear to help women improve their cardiovascular health, and NPPC launches campaign highlighting the vital role of foreign workers across pork industry.
Mechanical Wine Grape Harvesting and Border Dangers for Farmers
The Agribusiness Update
More and more wine grapes are being harvested mechanically, and dangers continue at Southern Border for farmers and ranchers.
Alabama Cotton Acres Down and Southern Border Issues Continue
The Agribusiness Update
Alabama cotton acres in 2020 are down, and ag groups call on Biden Administration to do something about Southern Border dangers for farmers and ranchers.
Farm Workforce Modernization Act Passed Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Farm Workforce Modernization Act has cleared one hurdle as it passes in the House of Representatives.