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ReConnect Application Deadline and Ethanol Recovery
The Agribusiness Update
USDA has extended the application deadline for ReConnect Program funding, and Ethanol industry recovery reaches pre-COVID levels.
U.S. Beef Exports Top Previous Records and Connect Unserved Americans Act
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. beef exports greatly exceed previous volume and value records in 2021, and a group of Ag-state lawmakers introduce Connect Unserved Americans Act.
Unwired Broadband fights California Rural Internet Issues
California Ag Today
California Ag Today's Corryn La Rue spoke with Unwired Broadband’s Strategic Account Manager Mark Peterson at the World Ag Expo this week, and he says there’s been a surge in demand for rural connectivity.
USDA Crop Insurance Updates and Rural Broadband Loans and Grants
The Agribusiness Update
USDA updates crop insurance for farmers, and applications are being accepted for rural broadband loans and grants.
Crunch Time in Congress
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
It's crunch time as Democrats and Republicans wait to see who blinks first with a government shutdown and billions in ag-related spending on the line.
Ag Disappointed in Spending Bill
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
House Republicans are disappointed in the social spending bill pushed through by Democrats that left some much needed ag spending out.
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.
Wildfires & Livestock Evacuations and Rural Broadband for 12 States
The Agribusiness Update
California's Dixie wildfire has forces widespread livestock evacuations, and USDA to use $167-million to deploy rural broadband infrastructure in 12 states.
UF Uses AI to Forecast Citrus and Rural Broadband for 12 States
The Agribusiness Update
University of Florida researchers are using Artificial Intelligence to help citrus growers forecast production, and USDA approves $167-million for rural broadband infrastructure in 12 states.
Federal Bill Legalize Pot and $43-billion for Rural Broadband
The Agribusiness Update
Three Senators propose a bill to legalize marijuana federally, and House Ag Committee commits $43-billion over eight years for rural broadband.
Adopting Technology in Ag and Livestock Loss Assistance
The Agribusiness Update
Farmers and ranchers adopting technology, and livestock producers who experienced losses during pandemic can apply for assistance.
Microsoft FarmBeats Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Microsoft Farm Beats is data-driven techniques that will help improve farm productivity while cutting agricultural losses.
Microsoft FarmBeats Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Microsoft Farm Beats is data-driven techniques that will help improve farm productivity while cutting agricultural losses.
Government Initiatives to Support Rural Californians
California Ag Today
Here are a few updates on public initiatives to support agricultural communities.
Bronaugh Hits Ground Running Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Newly appointed USDA Under Secretary Dr. Jewel Bronaugh hits the ground running in her first weeks on the job.
Bronaugh Hits Ground Running Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Newly appointed USDA Under Secretary Dr. Jewel Bronaugh hits the ground running in her first weeks on the job.
Groundwater Research and USApple Conference In-Person in August
The Agribusiness Update
University of California researchers are pouring water onto farmland during the winter months to help replenish groundwater supplies, and USApple announces that its annual crop outlook and marketing conference will be held in-person this August.
Georgia Peanut Butter Donation and USApple Conference In-Person in August
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia peanut farmers donate another 50-thousand jars of peanut butter to food banks around the state, and USApple announces that this year's 126th Annual Crop and Marketing Conference will be IN-PERSON in Chicago in August.
Beef-Pork Exports Down and 4-H Applauds Broadband Infrastructure
The Agribusiness Update
February exports of U.S. beef and pork remained below last year's rapid pace, and National 4-H applauds Biden's Build Back Better plan that includes rural broadband.
U.S./China Trade & Beef Opportunities and Rural Broadband House Priority
The Agribusiness Update
The U.S./China trade agreement's Phase One brings opportunities for U.S. beef and pork, and House Ag Committee Chair David Scott says rural broadband is a priority.