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California Burn Ban and Bird Flu Price Tag
The Agribusiness Update
Farmers in the eight counties of California’s San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District will be prohibited from nearly all open burning under a state law adopted in 2003, and USDA's response to bird flu in poultry and cows will end up costing at least $2 billion.
New Resources for Cattle Culling and Texas Panhandle Fire Update
The Agribusiness Update
A new resource from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and CattleFax helps producers maximize profitability from their culling decisions, and the Smokehouse Creek fire has burned more than 850,000 acres in the Texas Panhandle, the second largest in state history.
Good Fires Coming to Georgia and Vilsack on Rural Infrastructure Funding
The Agribusiness Update
You may notice smoke rising over Georgia in the coming weeks, but don't worry those are "good fires," and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announced an investment of over $772 million for rural infrastructure projects.
Ag Burning Deadline in California and House Reps Push Back on EATS Act
The Agribusiness Update
Grape growers, facing a January, 2025, deadline to end agricultural burning, say they’re having difficulty getting burn permits, and 16 members of the House of Representatives pushed back against the EATS Act.
Almond Grower Gains Knowledge Through the Almond Leadership Program
California Tree Nut Report
Outdoor Burn Ban in 54 Georgia Counties and NCBA Announces Opposition to PRIME Act
The Agribusiness Update
An outdoor burn ban for 54 Georgia counties went into effect May 1st, and the National Cattlemen's Beef Association announces opposition to the Processing Revival and Intrastate Meat Exemption, or PRIME Act.
Auburn University Receives $9.3 Million Grant
Southeast Regional Ag News
The goal of the USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture is to establish an Institute for Rural Partnership to research the causes and conditions of challenges facing rural areas.
Nat'l Soil Dynamic Lab at Auburn University and Christmas Tree Imports
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA breaks ground on the new National Soil Dynamics Laboratory at Auburn University, and Christmas tree imports to the U.S. increase.
Push for E15 Fuels Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Growth Energy General Counsel, Joe Kakesh talks about the progress being made on expanding the use of E15 fuels.
Push for E15 Fuels Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Growth Energy General Counsel, Joe Kakesh talks about the progress being made on expanding the use of E15 fuels.
Money, Money, Money, Money…MONEY!
Southeast Regional Ag News
Across the southeast, agricultural projects are receiving a boost.
Alfafarmers Support Rural Doctors and USDA Fertilizer Funding
The Agribusiness Update
The Alabama Farmers Federation continues supporting the development of rural physicians in rural Alabama, and USDA announces $500 million for American fertilizer production.
The Little Seed That Could
Southeast Regional Ag News
A revolutionary variety of grass developed in Auburn University’s College of Agriculture has recently taken root at some exclusive golf courses around the nation.
Auburn to Host Stockmanship & Stewardship Event
Southeast Regional Ag News
Registration is still open for the August 12-13 event featuring farm tours, NCBA clinicians, and breakout sessions.
Fruit Bites for July 12-14 ... Sunburn Prevention
Fruit Bites
Fruit Bites for July 12-14 ... Sunburn Prevention
Row Crop Research at Auburn University and USMCA Dispute Panel
The Agribusiness Update
Row crop research paying benefits for Alabama Cooperative Extension and Auburn University, and national milk groups applaud USMCA dispute panel.
E15 Out West Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Growth Energy's Chris Bliley talks about E15 and when drivers in Western states might see it available at the pump.
E15 Out West Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Growth Energy's Chris Bliley talks about E15 and when drivers in Western states might see it available at the pump.