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California Hemp at a Crossroads
California Ag Today
New federal and state rules add uncertainty for an already shrinking industry.
Kemp Leads South America Trade Mission to Boost Agriculture and Investment
Southeast Regional Ag News
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp and state leaders met with business and farm interests in Brazil and Argentina to strengthen trade ties and expand opportunities for U.S. producers.
Water Allocation Welcome, Allocation Timing Challenging
California Ag Today
The California Farm Bureau reports that farmers south of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta are welcoming a 35% water allocation from the federal Central Valley Project (CVP) but say the timing limits its impact.
Ethanol Production Jumps and Gas Prices Down-Diesel Higher
The Agribusiness Update
Ethanol production jumped for the week ending October 7, and Gas prices down for the first time in a month, while diesel prices go higher.
Ethanol Production Jumps and Gas Prices Down-Diesel Higher
The Agribusiness Update
Ethanol production jumped for the week ending October 7, and Gas prices down for the first time in a month, while diesel prices go higher.
Submit Comments for the Proposed Delta Project Before October Deadline
California Ag Today
Read the Environmental Impact Report and submit comments for the Delta Conveyance Project before October 15th. The proposed infrastructure plan would divert Sierra Nevada water from the Delta, to Southern California for farmland and residential use.
CA Delta Conveyance Project: Pros and Cons Impacting Agriculture
California Ag Today
In part two of this series, Corryn La Rue speaks with California Department of Water Resources environmental project manager Carrie Buckman. In their conversation, Buckman covers the potential negative and positive impacts of the Delta Conveyance Project.
Upcoming Water Storage Solutions: CA Delta Conveyance Project?
California Ag Today
California Department of Water Resources released the draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Delta Conveyance Project. The proposed infrastructure plan would divert Sierra Nevada water from the Delta, to Southern California for farmland and residential use.
CA Wants to “Step Away” from Single-Species Management
California Ag Today
A small fish called the Delta Smelt has been a big topic for farmers in California, as the state cites its 2016 Delta Smelt Resiliency Strategy for limiting the amount of water from the Sacramento – San Joaquin Delta, earmarked for agriculture.
Delta Smelt: CA Wants to “Step Away” from Single-Species Management
California Ag Today
A small fish called the Delta Smelt has been a big topic for farmers in California, as the state cites its 2016 Delta Smelt Resiliency Strategy for limiting the amount of water from the Sacramento – San Joaquin Delta, earmarked for agriculture.
Fuel Prices Decline and Truck Driver Shortage
The Agribusiness Update
Fuel prices decline again, and recently introduced legislation could help current truck driver shortage.
Organic Demand Up and SNAP Benefits Increase
The Agribusiness Update
Pandemic changes boost demand for organic products, and SNAP benefits get re-evaluated and increases on the way.
FBB President Hoblick Retires and SNAP Benefits Increase
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Farm Bureau President John Hoblick announces his retirement, and USDA re-evaluates Thrifty Food Plan which leads to increase in SNAP benefits.
Cattlemen's College in Nashville and USDA Invests in Rural Healthcare
The Agribusiness Update
The 28th Annual Cattlemen's College was held in Nashville last week as part of the NCBA Trade Show, and USDA invests $500-million in rural healthcare.
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.
Hurricane Delta Approaches
Southeast Regional Ag News
The 25th named storm of the 2020 season is projected to make landfall late Friday night or early Saturday morning.