China Hits U.S. with 125% Tariffs and 90 Day Tariff Delay

The Agribusiness Update
China increased its tariff on U.S. imports to 125% on Saturday, and farmers across the U.S. were pleased to hear most countries will get a 90-day reprieve from the new tariffs.

Georgia Ag Hall of Fame and China Hits U.S. with 125% Tariffs

The Agribusiness Update
A visionary ag education and research leader and a stalwart business leader and ag industry supporter were recently inducted into the Georgia Agricultural Hall of Fame, and farmers across the U.S. were pleased to hear most countries will get a 90-day reprieve from the new tariffs.

China Hits U.S. with 125% Tariffs and 90 Day Tariff Delay

The Agribusiness Update
China increased its tariff on U.S. imports to 125% on Saturday, and farmers across the U.S. were pleased to hear most countries will get a 90-day reprieve from the new tariffs.

Tariff Delays - AFBF

Fruit Grower Report
Dave Salmonsen, senior director of government affairs for the American Farm Bureau Federation, says the situation with tariffs has certainly changed over the past week or so.

New Fee on Ocean Carriers from China and EU Delays Retaliatory Tariffs

The Agribusiness Update
A proposal from the U.S. Trade Representative to impose new fees on ocean carriers with ties to China could take a major toll on U.S. farmers and ranchers, and the European Union delayed its first round of retaliatory tariffs until mid-April.

CTA Back in Effect and EU Deforestation Delay Reprieve for U.S. Cattlemen

The Agribusiness Update
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is reminding all producers that the Corporate Transparency Act filing requirements are back in effect, and the European Parliament voted to delay implementation of a deforestation regulation for one year, a reprieve for U.S. cattlemen.

Mexican Beef Imports Delayed and Tractor and Combine Sales Slow

The Agribusiness Update
The USDA reversed course on comments that it may let cattle imports from Mexico into the U.S. resume before the holidays, and the Association of Equipment Manufacturers released the November 2024 Ag Tractor/Combine Sales Report that shows lower numbers than 2023.

Mexican Beef Imports Delayed and Tractor and Combine Sales Slow

The Agribusiness Update
The USDA reversed course on comments that it may let cattle imports from Mexico into the U.S. resume before the holidays, and the Association of Equipment Manufacturers released the November 2024 Ag Tractor/Combine Sales Report that shows lower numbers than 2023.

Ag Worker's and Unions Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
Enrique Gastelum, CEO of WAFLA, the Worker and Farmer Labor Association, says as the cost of doing business for ag employers continues to grow, unionizing workers would unnecessarily create more barriers.

Ag Worker's and Unions Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
Enrique Gastelum, CEO of WAFLA, the Worker and Farmer Labor Association, says as the cost of doing business for ag employers continues to grow, unionizing workers would unnecessarily create more barriers.

California Water Resources Ruling and AM Radio for Ever Vehicle Act Passes

The Agribusiness Update
A judge rules the California State Water Resources Control Board violated rulemaking laws and exceeded its authority by making unachievable demands of water managers, and efforts to keep AM radio in the dashboards of American-made vehicles took a step forward in the House.

Florida's Hurricane Debby Losses and AM Radio for Ever Vehicle Act Passes

The Agribusiness Update
The University of Florida estimates the agricultural production losses Florida experienced during Hurricane Debby at between $93.7 and $263.2 million, and efforts to keep AM radio in the dashboards of American-made vehicles took a step forward in the House.

California Pears to Fresh Market and Dismay Over Farm Bill Delay

The Agribusiness Update
California pear growers are boxing more fruit for the fresh market after canneries call for less, and many ag leaders are expressing dismay over the delays in getting a new Farm Bill passed.

Sunbelt Ag Expo in October and Dismay Over Farm Bill Delay

The Agribusiness Update
The Sunbelt Ag Expo will help you better understand Florida’s agriculture history combined with present-day research that will aid Florida’s growing future, and many ag leaders are expressing dismay over the delays in getting a new Farm Bill passed.

AM Radio Vote

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The “AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act” awaits consideration on the Senate floor.

Cherries NW & California Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
After last summer’s delayed cherry harvest in California, BJ

Thurlby, Northwest Cherry Grower’s president, says we need to get on the same page procedurally.

Cherries NW & California Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
After last summer’s delayed cherry harvest in California, BJ

Thurlby, Northwest Cherry Grower’s president, says we need to get on the same page procedurally.

AFBF Farm Bill Priorities

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The American Farm Bureau Federation has a myriad of policy priorities for the new year, including the next Farm Bill.

Farm Bill Delays Continue

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Thanksgiving turkey may be gone, but the political hurdles stalling spending bills and a new farm bill on Capitol Hill, remain.

Quick Fix for Farm Bill Possible

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
An American Farm Bureau official says just a short-term extension of maybe a few weeks will be needed to write a new farm bill, and not the year many are worried about, but adds lawmakers should have done their job already.