Georgia Peanut Commission's New Exec Director and USDA's Section 32 Purchases

The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Peanut Commission has hired Taylor Arnold as its new executive director, and USDA to purchase up to $30 million in fresh fruit from American farmers to distribute to food banks and nutrition assistance programs.

Ag Workers Hired in Southeast Region and Farm Bill Markup Moves Forward

The Agribusiness Update
29,000 workers were hired by farms in the Southeast Region of Alabama, Georgia, and South Carolina, and almost that many in Florida, and the markup for House Ag Chair GT Thompson’s farm bill will move ahead despite scores from the Congressional Budget Office.

Southeast Region Labor Report and ERS Study on AFS in China

The Agribusiness Update
There were 32,000 workers hired directly by farms in the

Southeast Region during the week of October 8-1, and an Economic Research Service report shows the full impact of African Swine Fever in China.

Thousands of Workers Hired in SE Region and Ocean Shipping Reform Act

The Agribusiness Update
32,000 workers were hired directly by farms in the Southeast Region, and the Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act is designed to help with slowdowns and other issues at U.S. ports.

Stress in Agriculture Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Stress in agriculture has always been there, but the past few years have been piling on producers.

Stress in Agriculture Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Stress in agriculture has always been there, but the past fews years have been piling on producers.

Southeast Region Ag Labor Numbers and Poultry Marketing Disclosure Requirements

The Agribusiness Update
The numbers are out for the number of ag workers hired for a week in April, and ag groups respond to USDA's poultry marketing disclosure requirements.

California Grant Proposals and African Swine Fever Protection

The Agribusiness Update
The California Ag Department is accepting proposals for 2022 grant program, and study finds U.S. well protected against African Swine Fever.

E15 Rule Overturned and 2021 Apple Man/Woman of the Year

The Agribusiness Update
U.S. Circuit Court overturns 2019 rule permitting year-round E15, and nominations for 2021 Apple Man or Woman of the Year due July 30th.

Apple Commissions New Communicator Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
Washington Apple Commission hires new Communications Outreach Coordinator, Toni Lynn Adams.

Senate Budget Deal and Amazon's Whole Foods Delivery

The Agribusiness Update
Senate budget deal contains dairy and cotton safety nets but no DACA reform, and Amazon unveils free Whole Foods delivery in four test markets.