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North Carolina Ag Damage Estimates and Wholesale Egg Prices Soar
The Agribusiness Update
North Carolina Ag Commissioner Steve Troxler says they’re getting a clearer picture of the damage to the state’s ag industry from summer drought and fall flooding, and shoppers were buying more eggs to bake Christmas treats at the same time U.S. wholesale egg prices were up 150%.
USDA to Streamline Hurricane Relief and Census of Ag Shows Farm Losses
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA announced steps to streamline and provide flexibilities for environmental compliance requirements for relief programs for 2024 hurricanes, and the 2022 Census of Agriculture shows the U.S. had just over 1.9 million farms, down 10% from 2012.
Southeast Hurricane Assesments and Dominican Swine Fever Boosts U.S. Pork Exports
The Agribusiness Update
Federal officials testified before the Senate Appropriations Committee on how they’re dealing with disasters, and U.S. pork exports to the Dominican Republic could reach a record high as African Swine Fever outbreaks continue across the country.
Georgia Forestry Emergency Assistance and USDA Future Farm Expenses
The Agribusiness Update
Emergency assistance for landowners impacted by Hurricane Helene is being rolled out by the Georgia Forestry Commission, and the USDA’s Farm Labor Report, released November 20, offers a glimpse into the future of farm expenses.
Disaster Relief for Hurricane Victims and Generic Pesticides Cheaper
The Agribusiness Update
White House asking for $98.6 billion in emergency disaster relief funding following multiple hurricanes this fall, and Struggling U.S. farmers have been switching to cheaper generic pesticides and fungicides.
Hurricanes Impact on Southeast and Protect the Harvest Shuts Down
The Agribusiness Update
Hurricanes Helene and Milton had devastating impacts on the southeastern United States with many communities facing unprecedented challenges, and Protect the Harvest will cease operating on October 31, citing funding challenges that began during COVID.
Georgia's Early Hurricane Estimates and Food & Ag Lobbying Report
The Agribusiness Update
The future is uncertain for thousands of Georgia farmers in the wake of recent hurricanes, and the Union of Concerned Scientists recently released a report analyzing the influence of lobbying on food and agriculture systems.
Hurricane Damage Includes Stress and McDonalds Suit Against Major Meat Packers
The Agribusiness Update
Beyond the damage and complete destruction of property from recent hurricanes is the burden of mental stress, and McDonald’s has filed a lawsuit against major meat packing companies, accusing them of colluding to limit beef supplies.
GOP Blocks Stop Gap
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
As promised, Senate Republicans block stop gap funding bill.
Hurricane Season Narrowly Misses Records
Southeast Regional Ag News
2020 was certainly an eventful year for hurricanes. In fact, we narrowly missed record numbers on multiple metrics.
NOAA Forecasts La Nina Winter and SNAP+ for Oregon Wildfire Victims
The Agribusiness Update
NOAA forecasts a La Nina winter which could mean continued drought for Southwestern states, and low-income Oregon wildfire victims could be eligible for USDA's SNAP-Plus benefits.
Cattle Market Transparency Act and Cotton Projections Down
The Agribusiness Update
Nebraska Senator introduces Cattle Market Transparency Act of 2020, and Cotton projections for this season are down thanks to storms.
NCBA Offers Disaster Relief and Weather-Fire Impact Apple Estimates
The Agribusiness Update
National Cattlemen's Beef Association is offering disaster relief for those hit by hurricanes and wildfires, and weather and wildfires reduce Washington apple estimates.
NCBA Offers Disaster Relief and Weather-Fire Impact Apple Estimates
The Agribusiness Update
National Cattlemen's Beef Association is offering disaster relief for those hit by hurricanes and wildfires, and weather and wildfires reduce Washington apple estimates.
Florida Farm Bureau Praises USTR and Retail Meat Sales May Slow
The Agribusiness Update
The Florida Farm Bureau praises the U.S. Trade Representative for addressing unfair trade practices for seasonable and perishable crops, and Retail meat sales may be slowing down.
Federal Disaster Relief Available and Dogs Find Deadly Bacteria
The Agribusiness Update
Federal aid is now available for producers facing losses from natural disasters, and trained dogs find fatal bacteria in California citrus groves.
Montana Real Meat Legislation and Corn Planted Acres
The Agribusiness Update
Montana is third state to pass law prohibiting cell-cultured meats from being called "real", and planted corn acres up this year but wheat and soy down.
Supreme Court Nominee and Disaster Recovery Funding
The Agribusiness Update
Supreme Court Nominee Kavanaugh is Ag and WOTUS friendly, and USDA's 2017 Disaster Assistance now available.
FCC Presiding Over Rural Broadband and Farm Bill Urgency
The Agribusiness Update
FCC is presiding over debate on rural broadband, and Farm Bill urgency up in wake of Chinese tariffs.
Budget With Disaster Relief and Farmers.gov Launch
The Agribusiness Update
2-year budget includes disaster relief for agriculture, and USDA's Farmers.com launches to save ag sector time and money.