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UF Sniffs Out New Truffle Worth $800 a Pound
Southeast Regional Ag News
University of Florida researchers—and a couple of truffle-sniffing dogs—unearth new species and rewrite what we know about prized gourmet fungi.
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.
Fairness in cattle markets
Idaho Ag Today
Part of a recent announcement of USDA efforts to promote fair and competitive markets for ag producers, while lowering prices for consumers.
Resurrection of the Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act
Southeast Regional Ag News
Senator Chuck Grassley and a bipartisan group of Senators last week introduced the bipartisan piece of legislation. It has 22 total cosponsors.
Packers, Meet Lame Duck?
Southeast Regional Ag News
The Senate Ag Committee easily passed the Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act with bipartisan support in June, but chief sponsor Chuck Grassley failed to get a floor vote before midterm elections.
Bird Flu Precautions and Senate Hears from Beef Industry
The Agribusiness Update
UC Davis scientists urging precautions against bird flu, and Senate hears testimony from beef industry on the Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act.
Georgia Burn Ban and Senate Hears from Beef Industry
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia burn ban is now in effect, and Senate hears testimony from beef industry on the Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act.
Hens Lost to Bird Flu and More Livestock Forage Disaster Aid
The Agribusiness Update
Over 11-million egg-laying hens lost to bird flu in past month, and more Livestock Forage Disaster relief on the way.
Senators Continue to Push for Cattle Marketing Transparency
Southeast Regional Ag News
A Senate Agriculture Committee hearing on the Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act will likely come after the Easter/Passover break.
Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act and Chinese Soy Imports Down
The Agribusiness Update
China's October soybean imports drop 41% from a year earlier, and Senators say the Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act will improve market conditions.
USDA on ASF in Haiti and Bayer to Offer Organic Seeds
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service calls discovery of ASF in Haiti unfortunate but not unexpected, and Bayer to offer organically produced vegetable seeds.
Scott Warns of Inheritance Tax and First 2021 Asian Giant Hornet Found
The Agribusiness Update
House Ag Chair David Scott warns Biden's inheritance tax would cost farmers a lot, the first 2021 Asian Giant Hornet has been found in Washington state.
Cattle Market Transparency Act and Cotton Projections Down
The Agribusiness Update
Nebraska Senator introduces Cattle Market Transparency Act of 2020, and Cotton projections for this season are down thanks to storms.
Asian Giant Hornet Pt 3
Fruit Grower Report
Bayer Entomologist Dick Rogers gives us his take on the recent introduction in Washington state of the Asian Giant Hornet.
Asian Giant Hornet Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Bayer Entomologist Dick Rogers gives us his take on the recent introduction in Washington state of the Asian Giant Hornet.
Asian Giant Hornet Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Bayer Entomologist Dick Rogers gives us his take on the recent introduction in Washington state of the Asian Giant Hornet.
Syngenta Settles Trait Suit and Exemption for CAFOs
The Agribusiness Update
Syngenta settles $1.5-billion class action suit over corn trait in China, and bill to exempt animal feeding operations from reporting their air emissions should sail through Senate.