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Shutdown Avoided
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Farm disaster aid gets a boost as Congress avoids a government shutdown.
GOP Blocks Stop Gap
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
As promised, Senate Republicans block stop gap funding bill.
Billions on Line for Ag
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A Senate vote, either today or someday soon, will either include billions in ag-related funding if passed, or put it at risk if voted down, according to the American Farm Bureau's Emily Buckman.
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.
Food & Farm System Weaknesses and Organic Strawberry Sales Soar
The Agribusiness Update
The pandemic reveals weaknesses in our food and farm systems, and the sales of organic strawberries soars.
Permanent Disaster Relief and USTR on Canada & USMCA
The Agribusiness Update
House Ag Committee Chair David Scott announced an effort to create a permanent disaster relief program for farms, and USTR Katherine Tai initiates dispute settlement with Canada over dairy tariff-rate quotas under the USMCA.
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.
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.
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.
Sally Relief for Florida Farmers and Soybean Exports to Brazil
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Commissioner Fried calls on USDA for Hurricane Sally disaster relief, and the surprising exports of U.S. soybeans to Brazil.
Virtual Honey Bee Disaster Assistance Workshop
Southeast Regional Ag News
The University of Georgia Pike County Extension is hosting a virtual honey bee disaster assistance workshop tomorrow night.
Alabama & D-SNAP and NPPC on California's Prop 12
The Agribusiness Update
Alabama residents could qualify for USDA's D-SNAP aid, and National Pork Producers Council calling for California's Prop 12 to be declared invalid.
NCBA Offers Disaster Relief and Weather-Fire Impact Apple Estimates
The Agribusiness Update
National Cattlemen's Beef Association is offering disaster relief for those hit by hurricanes and wildfires, and weather and wildfires reduce Washington apple estimates.
NCBA Offers Disaster Relief and Weather-Fire Impact Apple Estimates
The Agribusiness Update
National Cattlemen's Beef Association is offering disaster relief for those hit by hurricanes and wildfires, and weather and wildfires reduce Washington apple estimates.
CFAP Part 2 and Be Prepared for Bad Weather
The Agribusiness Update
The second round of Coronavirus Food Assistance Program announced up to another $14-billion, and UGA climatologist says brace yourself for more bad weather this year.
Wildfire Assistance
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse says talks are underway to help farmers and ranchers who may have suffered damages from the string of wildfires ravaging the West.
China's Pork Imports Soar and U.S. Pork Value Down
The Agribusiness Update
China's pork imports soar due to African Swine Fever, and U.S. Pork values slump.
Agriculture Must Be Included in Disaster Loan Program
Land & Livestock Report
Agriculture Must Be Included in Disaster Loan Program