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Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Lawmakers Message to Automakers
The Agribusiness Update
USDA data shows where socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers tend to be, and over 100 lawmakers send letter to automakers expressing concerns over removal of AM radio in future vehicles.
Non-Dairy Labeling Fight and Canada Sides with U.S. Over Mexican Corn Ban
The Agribusiness Update
The non-dairy labeling fight continues, and Canada sides with U.S. over Mexico's ban on genetically modified corn.
Mexico Refusing to Import US GM Corn Could Lead to a Bad Precedent
Line on Agriculture
American Farm Bureau Federation, Senior Director of Government Affairs Dave Salmonsen
2022 Third Costliest Weather Disasters and Proposed "Product of USA" Labels
The Agribusiness Update
2022 was the third costliest in terms of damage from weather-related disasters, and USDA proposes new "Product of USA" label claim.
Growers Turning to Technology and Ethanol in Fuel Saves Drivers Billions
The Agribusiness Update
Growers are turning to technology more to streamline tasks, address labor shortages and increase water efficiency, and a UC-Berkeley study shows adding low-cost ethanol to the nation's gas supply saves Americans billions.
Easing Weather Impact on Crops and Ethanol in Fuel Saves Drivers Billions
The Agribusiness Update
University of Florida researchers are looking for ways to make crops more resilient to severe weather like hurricanes, and a UC-Berkeley study shows adding low-cost ethanol to the nation's gas supply saves Americans billions.
Cattle Feeding Opportunities with Hereford Genetics
Land & Livestock Report
More Hereford breeders and commercial users of Hereford genetics are discovering
Vilsack Won't Compromise on Mexico Corn Ban and National Chicken Council Update
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says there will be no compromise on Mexico's corn ban, and the National Chicken Council has developed an update to Broiler Welfare Guidelines and Audit Checklist.
Mexico Corn & Alabama Farmers
Southeast Regional Ag News
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack says there will be no compromise when it comes to Mexico's ban on genetically modified corn. Meanwhile, one Alabama couple receives national accolades.
Vilsack on Mexican Corn Ban
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says he plans to keep pressure on the Mexican government to back off plans to ban imports of GMO corn.
Diesel Shortage Pressure and Cover Crops Growing
The Agribusiness Update
American diesel shortage puts pressure on suppliers, and the use of cover crops are becoming more popular.
Per-Capita Dairy Consumption Higher and Mexico's GM Corn Ban
The Agribusiness Update
USDA data shows per-capita dairy consumption has emphatic rise, and Mexico's genetically modified corn ban could have huge consequences for U.S. and Mexican economies.
Beef on Dairy
Farm of the Future
New genetics in the dairy industry are opening up opportunities to produce beef animals.
Global Food Crisis Coming and Changes to GHG Modeling for Biofuels
The Agribusiness Update
A global food crisis is expected this fall amid the war in Ukraine and other factors, and lawmakers push for changes to the greenhouse gas modeling for biofuels.
American Hereford Association Says Future is Red and White
Southeast Regional Ag News
“The demand for Hereford cattle continues to grow and over a year ago we had more bulls sold at a higher average across the country," says AHA Executive Vice President Jack Ward.
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.