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USDA Staff Moves
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden argued recently for closing USDA buildings and moving staff out of the nation’s capital region.
Tyson to Close 4 Chicken Plants and Organic Produce Sales Higher
The Agribusiness Update
Tyson Foods announced plans to close four chicken processing facilities in the Midwest, and organic fresh produce grew slightly in sales dollars and volume in the second quarter of 2023, reversing a trend.
Borden Closes Plants and Census of Agriculture this Fall
The Agribusiness Update
Borden Dairy begins closure of several processing plants in the Southeast, and Census of Agriculture coming this fall.
Farm Income-Land Values Up and Tractor-Combine Sales Higher
The Agribusiness Update
USDA numbers show farm income and land values surge, and Tractor and Combine sales higher in both U.S. and Canada.
Georgia Agritourism Set to Rebound and Tractor-Combine Sales Surge
The Agribusiness Update
After a year of pandemic-related sluggishness, Georgia agritourism looks to rebound this year, and Tractor and Combine sales surge in U.S. and Canada!
Smithfield Foods to Close Sioux Falls Plant Indefinitely Amid COVID-19
Land & Livestock Report
Smithfield Foods to Close Sioux Falls Plant Indefinitely Amid COVID-19
Trump to USDA 5% Cuts and Roundup Verdict
The Agribusiness Update
President orders USDA to cut 5% in spending, and Judge considers reversing $289-million Roundup verdict.
Dicamba Complaints Down and Wisconsin Dairy Drop
The Agribusiness Update
Dicamba drift complaints down in 2018, and Wisconsin dairy farms closing at alarming rate.
Food Stamp Loopholes and Meat Labeling Battle
The Agribusiness Update
Foundation for Government Accountability claims closing food stamp loopholes will NOT unfairly penalize children on school lunch program, and meat labeling argument continues.
US Wheat Association Closing Cairo Office, Dairy In NAFTA Talks
The Agribusiness Update
US Wheat Association closing Cairo office, and dairy talks with Canada lagging at NAFTA renegotiations.
Whole Farm Protection & New EQIP Rule
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
RMA announces new Whole-Farm Revenue Protection program for the 2015 crop year, and public comment period open for the new Environmental Quality Incentives Program rule.
RMA Sales Closing Dates & WOTUS Comment Period
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Sales closing dates for USDA Risk Management Agency 2015 fall crop MPCI programs quickly approaching, and comment period on EPA's proposal to redefine "Waters of the U.S." still open.
New National Potato Board Members Named & RMA Sales Closing Date Reminder
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ag Secretary Vilsack appoints 38 members to the National Potato Promotion Board, and fast approaching winter and spring sales closing dates for multiple peril crop insurance programs.
Workable Food Safety Rules & RMA Sales Closing Dates
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Food and Drug Administration will revise proposed food safety rules, and winter and spring sales closing dates for multi-peril crop insurance programs quickly approaching.
Confirmed Wolf Kill & RMA Sales Closing Dates
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Wedge Pack has repeatedly attacked and killed livestock in northwestern Stevens County, and producers reminded of RMA fall crop sales closing dates.
Water Rights Deadline, Scoping Meetings, & RMA Reminder Dates
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
DOE reminds applicants of water rights deadline, upcoming RMA sales closing dates, and final scoping meetings for Cherry Point export terminal project set for this week.
Expanded Availability
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
High demand results in expanded availability and program improvements for blueberry and cherry coverage.
Projected Prices & NAP Deadline
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
2013 projected prices for winter wheat and barley released, and application deadline for NAP fast approaching.
Simplified Insurance Process
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
RMA reminds producers to contact their crop insurance agent shortly so they can plan well before the October 1 fall crops sales closing date.