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Farm Bankruptcy Higher and USDA Combats Foodborne Illness
The Agribusiness Update
More U.S. farms filed for bankruptcy in the first three months of 2025 than during the entire 2024 calendar year, and Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins announced plans to boost USDA’s efforts combatting foodborne illness.
Honeybee Shortage and Farm Bankruptcies Climb
The Agribusiness Update
California almond orchards have turned snowy white, signaling the start of bloom, but beekeepers say there may not be enough honeybees to pollinate the 2025 crop, and Federal courts report that 216 farm bankruptcies were filed in 2024, up 55% from 2023.
GFB Commodity Advisory Committee and Farm Bankruptcies Climb
The Agribusiness Update
Members of Georgia Farm Bureau’s Commodity Advisory Committees met to discuss issues their respective commodities are facing and review crop and livestock policy, and Federal courts report that 216 farm bankruptcies were filed in 2024, up 55% from 2023.
California Dates Hitting Shelves and Holiday Cooking Essentials
The Agribusiness Update
Fresh California dates are hitting shelves again after some suppliers ran short following last year's crop disaster, and with the holidays just around the corner, USDA says the essentials for holiday cooking are accumulating in cold storage.
UGA Peanut Oil Studies and Holiday Cooking Essentials
The Agribusiness Update
A new UGA study is seeking to increase the value of Georgia’s peanut crops for new markets while reducing losses caused by the consistent threat of aflatoxin, and with the holidays just around the corner, USDA says the essentials for holiday cooking are accumulating in cold storage.
Georgia Burn Ban and U.S. Beef Gains EU Access
The Agribusiness Update
A ban on outdoor burning began May 1 in 54 Georgia counties, and U.S. beef gains additional access in European Union.
Mental Health Ag Survey and Farmers to Families Food Box Program
The Agribusiness Update
American Farm Bureau survey finds mental health in agriculture is worse during pandemic, and USDA collects more food for Farmers to Families Food Box Program.
USDA Extends School Lunches and Alabama CARES Act Deadline
The Agribusiness Update
USDA extends free meals for school children throughout the year, and Alabama reminder of CARES Act application deadline.
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.
Producer's Earnings Down and Stronger Milk Prices
The Agribusiness Update
Per dollar earnings for producers down to 14.6 cents, and dairy industry sees stronger milk prices.
OSU Animal Complaints Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Animal rights groups files complaint against Oregon State University for the deaths of seven animals in the school's care.
OSU Animal Complaints Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Animal rights groups files complaint against Oregon State University for the deaths of seven animals in the school's care.
Swine Fever in China and Chinese WTO Challenge
The Agribusiness Update
The first case of African Swine Fever has been confirmed in China, and Chinese government files WTO challenge to latest round of U.S. tariffs worth $200-billion.
Millennium Bulk Terminal Sues State Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Millennium Bulk Terminal owners sue state of Washington over handling of building permits.
Livestock Groups Sue USDA
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Livestock organizations file suit against USDA to block implementation of mandatory country of origin labeling rule.