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School Nutrition Programs Receive Boost
Southeast Regional Ag News
The USDA has added nearly $1 billion to existing funding to help schools purchase American-grown food for their meal programs.
Citrus Canker in Georgia and NCBA Comments on GHG Disclosure Rule
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Department of Agriculture is alerting citrus growers that citrus canker has been found, and National Cattlemen's Beef Association comments on the SEC's Greenhouse Gas Disclosure Rule.
Bird Flu Found in Domestic Georgia Flock and 2022 Census of Agriculture
The Agribusiness Update
The first case of bird flu in a domestic flock was found in Georgia, and ag producers have until June 30 to sign up to receive 2022 Census of Agriculture.
Georgia's Asian Longhorn Tick and AFBF Mental Health Month
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Department of Agriculture confirms finding of Asian Longhorn Tick on Hall County cattle, and American Farm Bureau honors Mental Health Month with "Farmers Saving Lives" a free virtual event tomorrow at 2pm.
Asian Longhorned Tick Makes Georgia Reappearance
Southeast Regional Ag News
It’s the first confirmation of the tick this year.
Florida Starter Seed Packets and World Food Prices Down in April
The Agribusiness Update
The Florida Department of Agriculture is providing free starter seed packets as part of the Unity Gardens Initiative, and World food prices down slightly in April.
Pest Trapping Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
The Washington State Department of Agriculture has begun trapping season on invasive pests, and WSDA's Karla Salp talks about what's being done.
Pest Trapping Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
The Washington State Department of Agriculture has begun trapping season on invasive pests, and WSDA's Karla Salp talks about what's being done.
Cattle Market Reforms
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley is looking for a decision soon on the cattle market reforms.
Vidalia Onion Pack Date and Fuel Prices Decline
The Agribusiness Update
Tomorrow, April 12, is the official pack date for the 2022 Vidalia onions, and Fuel Prices Decline.
Ocean Shipping Reform Act and Release of Strategic Oil Reserves
The Agribusiness Update
Senate passes Ocean Shipping Reform Act in response to port congestion, and farm and renewable fuel supporters are not happy after the President allows release of petroleum from strategic oil reserves.
Growth Energy on Inaccurate Ethanol Study and Bayer Supports Colleagues in Ukraine
The Agribusiness Update
Growth Energy is urging the Department of Energy to address inaccurate and misleading ethanol study, and Bayer supports colleagues in Ukraine.
California Pest Management Research and U.S. Beef Exports Remain Hot
The Agribusiness Update
The California Department of Food and Agriculture awards $1.5 million for pest management research, and U.S. beef exports remain hot.
Celebrate Georgia Ag Week and Senators Call for Biofuels
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Department of Agriculture declares March 21-25 as Georgia Ag Week, and Iowa Senators Grassley and Ernst call on President to "unleash biofuels" NOW.
States More Alike Than Not with Ag Issues
Southeast Regional Ag News
“It is remarkable, remarkable how aligned our parties are…both political parties are when it comes to ag issues generally and the states," says National Association of State Departments of Agriculture Executive Director Ted McKinney.
UC Davis Wheat Study and U.S. Ag Output Triples Since 1948
The Agribusiness Update
UC Davis research finds gene that could boost wheat yields, and U.S. Ag output nearly triples between 1948 and 2017.
Alabama's Moore on Hurricane Relief and U.S. Ag Output Triples Since 1948
The Agribusiness Update
Alabama Rep. Barry Moore asks Ag Secretary Vilsack for update on hurricane insurance protection, and U.S. Ag Output nearly triples between 1948 and 2017.
WSDA's Japanese Beetle Plan and Chapter 12 Farm Bankruptcy Down
The Agribusiness Update
The Washington State Department of Agriculture is preparing to eradicate invasive Japanese beetles found in Central Washington, and Chapter 12 farm bankruptcy filings hit 10-year low.