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Food Retail Sector Consolidation and Emergency Relief for Organic Farmers
The Agribusiness Update
The U.S. food retail sector experienced substantial consolidation over the thirty years, and Organic Farmers Association applauds announced emergency financial relief for organic farmers.
Food Retail Sector Consolidation and Emergency Relief for Organic Farmers
The Agribusiness Update
The U.S. food retail sector experienced substantial consolidation over the thirty years, and Organic Farmers Association applauds announced emergency financial relief for organic farmers.
Renewable Fuel Volumes
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The EPA's proposed Renewable Fuel Volumes are out and RFA head Geoff Cooper says it could have been worse.
Meat Processing Grants
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announces millions for new meat processing grants and loans.
Salmonella in Raw Chicken Products and Ag Lending Boosted
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA's FSIS declares salmonella a contaminant in certain raw chicken products, and larger loans continue to boost farm lending.
Salmonella in Raw Chicken Products and Ag Lending Boosted
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA's FSIS declares salmonella a contaminant in certain raw chicken products, and larger loans continue to boost farm lending.
Farm Bill Funding
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Farm bill writers in Congress may need to consider increased farming costs when figuring the spending baseline for the next farm bill.
Drip Irrigation Benefits and Brewer's Yeast in Livestock Feed
The Agribusiness Update
A California study shows benefits of drip irrigation for growing sweet corn, and brewer's yeast benefits in livestock feed found in California Cooperative Extension study.
Prop 12 Challenge and SCOTUS Glyphosate Denial
The Agribusiness Update
Solicitor General filed brief to the Supreme Court supporting challenge to California's Prop 12, and ag groups disappointed in SCOTUS denying consideration of glyphosate case.
Strawberry Demand Boosts Plantings and Rail Service Delays
The Agribusiness Update
Strong demand for strawberries has boosted plantings on California farms, and Growth Energy calls for action on rail delays.
Domestic Fertilizer Boost and Safeguard Changes for Japanese Beef Imports
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA seeks to boost domestic fertilizer production, and Japan lowers safeguards on U.S. Beef Imports.
Ukraine Invasion Hits Gas Prices and Food Insecurity Varies
The Agribusiness Update
The Russian invasion of Ukraine pushes gas prices higher last week, and food insecurity varies across states.
GroPro Ag Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
GroPro Ag Sales Agronomist Matt Smith went to work for the company after his experience with their nematicide "Vigilance" that turned him on to what they do.
Vax Mandate Impact Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
According to WAFLA's Dan Fazio, since we already have a system in place and most of the workers are already vaccinated, the vaccine mandate for foreign guest workers should not keep many workers from getting here.
GroPro Ag Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
GroPro Ag Sales Agronomist Matt Smith went to work for the company after his experience with their nematicide "Vigilance" that turned him on to what they do.
Vax Mandate Impact Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
According to WAFLA's Dan Fazio, since we already have a system in place and most of the workers are already vaccinated, the vaccine mandate for foreign guest workers should not keep many workers from getting here.
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.
UGA Team Wins Sunbelt Ag Expo Competition and Young Consumers Boost Organic
The Agribusiness Update
A team from the University of Georgia won the college division of the Advocacy in Action competition at the Sunbelt Ag Expo, and young consumers give healthy boost to organic produce sales.
Ag Lending Steady and Ethanol Production Hits COVID-era Highs
The Agribusiness Update
Ag lending remains steady in latest Federal Reserve numbers, and Ethanol production reaches highest level since COVID lockdowns began.