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California Apple Harvest Begins and No NEPA Analytics for GE Seeds
The Agribusiness Update
Harvest of Gala apples has started in California’s Central Valley, and USDA’s APHIS announced it will no longer conduct a National Environmental Policy Act analysis when approving genetically engineered seeds.
Tropical Spiderwort Worries and No NEPA Analytics for GE Seeds
The Agribusiness Update
An invasive plant has reappeared in the Southeast, and farmers are warned to be on the lookout for tropical spiderwort, and USDA’s APHIS announced it will no longer conduct a National Environmental Policy Act analysis when approving genetically engineered seeds.
Food Date Labeling Questions and Rough Farm Income Forecast
The Agribusiness Update
The FDA and USDA announced a joint request for information about food date labeling, including terms like “Sell By,” “Use By,” and “Best By", and the USDA’s farm income forecast for 2024 revealed a difficult year for the nation’s ag producers.
Genetically Engineered Tolerance to Citrus Greening
Southeast Regional Ag News
USDA APHIS finds that two genetically engineered citrus plants from the University of Florida pose no increased risk from a plant pest risk perspective.
Mexico Changes Course on Corn and Farmer Sentiment Down
The Agribusiness Update
The incoming government in Mexico will discard a goal of the previous administration to reduce yellow corn imports and achieve self-sufficiency in yellow corn production, and farmer sentiment lowered in June with a Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer reading of 105.
MEX Stands Firm in GM Corn Ban
California Ag Today
Officials from the U.S. Trade Representative’s Office are now hammering arguments made by Mexican representatives during a recent dispute hearing about Mexico’s ban on imports of genetically modified corn used in some food products.
Salton Sea Dust Pollution and AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act
The Agribusiness Update
California’s Salton Sea has been fed since 1905 primarily by water runoff from ag operations but flows to the lake have decreased and dust pollution increased, and after several automakers announced last year, they’d removed or planned to remove AM radio from electric vehicles, the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act was introduced.
NC State & Bezos Earth Fund and AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act
The Agribusiness Update
North Carolina State University was awarded a $30 million grant over five years from the Bezos Earth Fund, andafter several automakers announced last year, they’d removed or planned to remove AM radio from electric vehicles, the AM Radio for
Salton Sea Dust Pollution and AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act
The Agribusiness Update
California’s Salton Sea has been fed since 1905 primarily by water runoff from ag operations but flows to the lake have decreased and dust pollution increased, and after several automakers announced last year, they’d removed or planned to remove AM radio from electric vehicles, the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act was introduced.
John Deere & SpaceX and Mexican GM Corn Ban
The Agribusiness Update
John Deere announced a strategic partnership with SpaceX to expand rural connectivity to farmers through satellite communications, and Mexico might review, and potentially remove, its ban on imports of genetically modified white corn.
John Deere & SpaceX and Mexican GM Corn Ban
The Agribusiness Update
John Deere announced a strategic partnership with SpaceX to expand rural connectivity to farmers through satellite communications, and Mexico might review, and potentially remove, its ban on imports of genetically modified white corn.
GE Crops Dominate US Ag and Fuel Prices Decline
The Agribusiness Update
New data from USDA's Economic Research Service shows Genetically engineered crops dominate the U.S. ag sector, and fuel prices begin the new year declining after a late-year increase during the holidays.
California Ag Land Sales and Gas Prices Higher-Diesel Down
The Agribusiness Update
California farmers urge state to protect agricultural resources amid concerns over a company buying large swaths of farmland in Solano County, and gas prices higher while diesel drops.
Georgia DNR on Feral Hog Rules and Gas Prices Higher-Diesel Down
The Agribusiness Update
A deer and feral hog biologist with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources outlines steps the agency is taking to help farmers control feral hog populations to prevent crop damage, and gas prices higher while diesel drops.
Contesting Mexico's Ban on Biotech Corn and Turkey Breast Prices Climb
The Agribusiness Update
USTR and Ag Secretary are contesting Mexico’s move to ban imports of genetically modified corn from the U.S., and frozen wholesale turkey breast prices climbed in response to last year's avian flu outbreak.
Contesting Mexico's Ban on Biotech Corn and Turkey Breast Prices Climb
The Agribusiness Update
USTR and Ag Secretary are contesting Mexico’s move to ban imports of genetically modified corn from the U.S., and frozen wholesale turkey breast prices climbed in response to last year's avian flu outbreak.
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.