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Georgia Burn Ban and Senate Hears from Beef Industry
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia burn ban is now in effect, and Senate hears testimony from beef industry on the Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act.
Georgia Eagles with Bird Flu and Farm Bill Survey
The Agribusiness Update
Avian Influenza has been detected in bald eagles in Georgia, and Perdue University releases results from a survey to get consumer opinions on policy priorities in the next Farm Bill.
Alabama Farm-City Committee Contests and Rail Service Delays
The Agribusiness Update
Alabama Farm-City Committee's poster, essay and video contests given inspiration by farmers, and Growth Energy calls for action on rail service delays.
California Freeze Impacts Nut Growers and Food & Feed Prices Could Jump Higher
The Agribusiness Update
California nut farmers are checking for losses after a late-February freeze hit orchards, and international food and feed prices could soon jump by as much as 20% according to the United Nations Food Agency.
Vilsack Talks Ida Relief
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack talks about what's being done to repair infrastructure after Hurricane Ida hit the supply chain hard.
7 Georgia Counties Natural Disasters and ASF in Dominican Republic
The Agribusiness Update
Seven Georgia counties have been designated natural disaster areas due to floods and freezing temps, and African Swine Fever outbreak has been confirmed in Dominican Republic.
WAEF Scholarships Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
The Washington Apple Education Foundation is out with its latest round of college scholarships for over 330 students.
WAEF Scholarships Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
The Washington Apple Education Foundation is out with its latest round of college scholarships for over 330 students.
Drought and Wheat Growers Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Washington Association of Wheat Growers Executive Director, Michelle Hennings breaks down this year's drought impact on our wheat crop.
Drought and Wheat Growers Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Washington Association of Wheat Growers Executive Director, Michelle Hennings breaks down this year's drought impact on our wheat crop.
Georgia Burn Ban and U.S. Beef Gains EU Access
The Agribusiness Update
A ban on outdoor burning began May 1 in 54 Georgia counties, and U.S. beef gains additional access in European Union.
Georgia Storms Hit Crops and Cosmic Crisp Volume Soars
The Agribusiness Update
A series of storms last week brought thunder, rain, tornados, and hail to several Georgia counties, and Cosmic Crisp apple volume continues to climb its way to the top.
Absent Landlords and PMA's In-Person Foodservice Conference
The Agribusiness Update
USDA says majority of rented farmland is owned by landlords who don't farm, and the Produce Marketing Association schedules IN PERSON Foodservice Conference for July.
USDA Invests in Heath Care & Education and Shipping Container Crisis
The Agribusiness Update
USDA invests $42.3-million to help rural residents access health care and educational opportunities, and Ag Groups call on Biden to fix shipping container crisis.
Georgia Rural Broadband Funding and Drought Worries
The Agribusiness Update
USDA is putting $4.6-million towards rural broadband project in Georgia, and drought monitor has atmospheric scientists worried about water in Western U.S.
Hurricane Sally Relief and China Testing Meat Imports
The Agribusiness Update
Certain Florida counties can now apply for Hurricane Sally relief, and China's testing of meat imports slows supply.
Autumn Glory Apples Top-20 and Rural COVID Cases
The Agribusiness Update
Autumn Glory apples see sales and volume soar, and COVID-19 cases higher in rural communities with meatpacking facilities.
USDA Natural Resources in Florida and Rural COVID Infection Rate
The Agribusiness Update
USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida continues its work despite pandemic and destructive storms, and infections rates of COVID-19 higher in rural counties with meatpacking facilities.