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NCBA Cheers Packers & Stockyards Act Extension
Southeast Regional Ag News
A 45-day extension to the comment period on the proposed rule will give the industry more time to work through the 180-page filing.
Money, Money, Money, Money…MONEY!
Southeast Regional Ag News
Across the southeast, agricultural projects are receiving a boost.
Florida Hurricane Ian Figures and California Farm Bureau Farm Bill Input
The Agribusiness Update
Preliminary numbers are in from the Florida Department of Agriculture on losses from Hurricane Ian, and the California Farm Bureau offers input for 2023 Farm Bill.
Hurrican Ian Estimates in Florida and E15 to Replenish Fuel Supply
The Agribusiness Update
Preliminary assessments of the agricultural losses tied to Hurricane Ian hit $1.5 billion, and National Corn Growers Association calls on policymakers to use ethanol as a solution to the nation's fuel supply problems.
Climate Change California Threat and Bayer to Challenge PCB Decision
The Agribusiness Update
Climate change called existential threat to certain California crops, and Bayer to challenge decision on PCBs that allegedly caused cancer in Washington state.
Pests and the Public Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
When it comes to battling invasive pests, you are a major player in finding them, reporting them, and in the end, eradicating or controlling them.
Newsom Signs Union Bill and Department of Labor Issues New H-2A Rules
The Agribusiness Update
California Governor Gavin Newsom signs legislation allowing unions to collect signed ballots to organize farm employees instead of secret ballots, and U.S. Department of Labor issues new rules for hiring H-2A workers.
44th Annual Sunbelt Ag Expo and Department of Labor Issues New H-2A Rules
The Agribusiness Update
The 44th Annual Sunbelt Ag Expo is coming October 18-20, and the U.S. Department of Labor issued new rules for hiring H-2A workers.
Pests and the Public Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
When it comes to battling invasive pests, you are a major player in finding them, reporting them, and in the end, eradicating or controlling them.
H-2A Seasonal Worker Program Sees Growth
Southeast Regional Ag News
The Department of Labor certified around 317,000 temporary jobs in fiscal year 2021 under the H-2A visa program, more than six times the number certified in 2005.
Western Drought Worse Since 2000 and NASS-NASDA Celebrate 50 Years
The Agribusiness Update
USDA's Economic Research Service reports the ongoing Western drought is the most extreme since 2000, and the USDA's NASS and NASDA celebrate their 50-year partnership.
California Water Woes Continue and USDA Fertilizer Funding
The Agribusiness Update
California water woes likely to continue with another La Nina expected, and USDA announces $500 million for U.S. fertilizer production.
Onward, Beagle Brigade!
Southeast Regional Ag News
The Beagle Brigade Act of 2022 would permanently authorize the Department of Agriculture’s National Detector Dog Training Center in Georgia.
Line Right Up! $500M in Fertilizer Grants Coming Soon!
Southeast Regional Ag News
The Administration announced Tuesday that $500 million in grants have been made available to increase American-made fertilizer production.
Florida Department of Ag Job Fair and NCBA Disappointed in Executive Order
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Department of Agriculture holds job fair, and the National Cattlemen's Beef Association disappointed in Executive Order from White House addressing fake meat.
USDA Ups Cotton Forecast
Southeast Regional Ag News
Dr. Jody Campiche, National Cotton Council, dives into the latest round of USDA reports.
Ag Groups to White House Conference and Beef Exports Higher
The Agribusiness Update
Twelve ag groups request seat at table for White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health, and U.S. beef exports higher again in July.
89% Food Secure in 2021 and More Wildfire Fighting Resources Requested
The Agribusiness Update
USDA data shows 89% of U.S. households were Food Secure in 2021, and Western Lawmakers request additional wildfire fighting resources.