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Winter Weather Forecast for Cold and NCBA on Dietary Guidelines
The Agribusiness Update
Following a frigid start to December in the eastern U.S., AccuWeather long-range forecaster Paul Pastelok is calling for waves of colder air throughout the winter, and The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is not happy with the questionable advice published in the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s latest report.
Georgia's AEWR Up 9% and NCBA on Dietary Guidelines
The Agribusiness Update
The U.S. Department of Labor announced Georgia’s Adverse Effect Wage Rate is expected to rise 9% to $16.08 per hour, an increase of $1.40, and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is not happy with the questionable advice published in the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s latest report.
Dams Study DOE Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Department of Energy has announced a new study on replacing the Lower Snake River dams leaving some more than a little disappointed.
Dams Study DOE Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Department of Energy has announced a new study on replacing the Lower Snake River dams leaving some more than a little disappointed.
Biochar Filter Research and Stabenow on SNAP Error Rate
The Agribusiness Update
Researchers in California are testing potential low-cost technology to make reclaimed water safer for agricultural use, and Senator Debbie Stabenow is not happy about the payment error rate for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
UF Tomato Research and Stabenow on SNAP Error Rate
The Agribusiness Update
American Farmland Trust is accepting applications to help farmers improve farm viability, access, transfer, permanently protect farmland, or adopt regenerative ag practices, and Senator Debbie Stabenow is not happy about the payment error rate for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Grizzly Bear Update Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Back in April, the National Park Service and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service made the decision to restore grizzly bears to the North Cascades, but U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse says that goes against the wishes of the people who actually live there.
Grizzly Bear Update Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Back in April, the National Park Service and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service made the decision to restore grizzly bears to the North Cascades, but U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse says that goes against the wishes of the people who actually live there.
Blueberry Crop Looks Great and Farm Bill Markup Moves Forward
The Agribusiness Update
Thanks to favorable growing conditions, California blueberry farmers appear on track to harvest what could be their largest crop ever, and the markup for House Ag Chair GT Thompson’s farm bill will move ahead despite scores from the Congressional Budget Office.
Dairy Heifer Sticker Shock and Sugar Exports Forecast Higher
The Agribusiness Update
Dairy farmers looking to buy young heifers to replace their older milking cows should get used to the sticker shock, and U.S. sugar exports for fiscal year 2024 are forecast to be the largest they’ve been in six years.
GDA Offer to Build Resilience and Sugar Exports Forecast Higher
The Agribusiness Update
GDA and USDA offer $7.1 million competitive grant funding to build resilience across supply chain, and U.S. sugar exports for fiscal year 2024 are forecast to be the largest they’ve been in six years.
Apples to India Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
They could not be any happier about once again exporting apples to India, but Washington apple growers know there’s still plenty of work left to build back what used to be our number 2 market.
Apples to India Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
They could not be any happier about once again exporting apples to India, but Washington apple growers know there’s still plenty of work left to build back what used to be our number 2 market.
Farm Bill Extension Worries Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
The Farm Bill extension is a matter some welcomed, but most in agriculture are wondering why it didn’t get done in the first place OR if it will get done next year. Mary Kay Thatcher, Senior Manager of Government Relations at Syngenta, is one of the latter.
Farm Bill Extension Worries Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
The Farm Bill extension is a matter some welcomed, but most in agriculture are wondering why it didn’t get done in the first place OR if it will get done next year. Mary Kay Thatcher, Senior Manager of Government Relations at Syngenta, is one of the latter.
and Mexico's Biotech Corn Ban
The Agribusiness Update
University of Georgia research shows vegetarians aren't the kindest to animals and planet, and Mexico issues new decree calling for ban on imports of biotech corn used for certain purposes.
California's Annual Water Supply in Decline and Mexico's Biotech Corn Ban
The Agribusiness Update
Average annual water supplies for California's San Joaquin Valley could decline 20% by 2040, and Mexico issues new decree calling for ban on imports of biotech corn used for certain purposes.
NCBA Unhappy with WOTUS and USDA Approves Honeybee Vaccine
The Agribusiness Update
The National Cattlemen's Beef Association is not happy with newly published Waters of the U.S. Rule, and USDA approves new honeybee vaccine to treat foulbrood disease.
Eggs More Expensive and Beef Exports to East Asia on Record Pace
The Agribusiness Update
Consumers are finding that eggs are one of the foods that are more expensive than they were a year ago, and U.S. beef exports to East Asia are on a record pace.
Ocean Shipping Reform Act and Release of Strategic Oil Reserves
The Agribusiness Update
Senate passes Ocean Shipping Reform Act in response to port congestion, and farm and renewable fuel supporters are not happy after the President allows release of petroleum from strategic oil reserves.