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Sharpshooter Gene Editing and World Food Prices Down in April
The Agribusiness Update
UC Riverside scientists are looking at gene-editing technology to combat the glassy-winged sharpshooter, and World food prices down slightly in April.
USDA Watershed Projects in North Carolina and ASF Vaccine Tested
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announces funding for watershed infrastructure projects in North Carolina, and African Swine Fever vaccine passes first round of tests.
NEPA Opposition
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The American Farm Bureau and National Cattlemen's Association are voicing their concerns about the Biden Administration's final phase 1 revisions to the National Environmental Policy Act, or NEPA.
Early Cattle Grazing and Crop Insurance Fraud
The Agribusiness Update
The yearly movement of cattle to summer grazing pastures is starting early thanks to drought conditions, and Crop insurance fraud case leads to 23 people charged and 17 others fined.
Georgia's Freedom to Farm Act and Crop Insurance Fraud
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia General Assembly passes the Freedom to Farm Act, and crop insurance fraud case leads to 23 people being charged and another 17 fined.
Infrastructure Bill Contains Big Internet Goals
Southeast Regional Ag News
The White House Monday released the Rural Playbook, which the Biden administration says will benefit rural communities.
Dam Breaching Support Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative reacts to a White House blog post that supports taking a look at breaching Snake River dams, saying it's time to fight back.
Dam Breaching Support Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative reacts to a White House blog post that supports taking a look at breaching Snake River dams, saying it's time to fight back.
California Ranchers Hope for Rain and Biofuel Groups Call for Expansion
The Agribusiness Update
The next few weeks may be crunch time for California ranchers who hope for rain in their pastures, and biofuel groups call on President to expand access to blended biofuels.
Making Sustainable More Attainable and Biofuel Access Expansion
The Agribusiness Update
Southern Peanut Growers launch "Making Sustainable More Attainable," and Biofuel groups call on President to expand access to blended fuels.
Part 2 Clogged Ports Require a Massive Solution… Not Patchwork Fixes
California Ag Today
In part two, Assemblyman Vince Fong joins us to explore long-term solutions.
U.S. Beef Exports Top Previous Records and Connect Unserved Americans Act
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. beef exports greatly exceed previous volume and value records in 2021, and a group of Ag-state lawmakers introduce Connect Unserved Americans Act.
Florida December Citrus Projections and EPA's Renewable Fuels Obligation
The Agribusiness Update
Florida's December citrus projections down slightly from October, and EPA's Renewable Fuels Obligation changes criticized.
BBB for California Water Projects and National Ag Day March 22nd
The Agribusiness Update
Build Back Better plan could benefit some California water projects, and National Ag Day set for March 22nd.
White House on Supply Chain and Cattle Fairness Bill Lacking
The Agribusiness Update
A White House "fact sheet" says the bipartisan infrastructure deal WILL improve the supply chain, and the North American Meat Institute says the Grassley-Fischer bill to improve fairness in the cattle market ignores analysis from the nation's leading ag economists.
Per-Capita Peanut Consumption Higher and White House on Supply Chain
The Agribusiness Update
USDA and Census data shows per-capita peanut consumption climbs to an all-time high for the second year in a row, and White House fact sheet says bipartisan infrastructure deal WILL improve supply chain.
Ag Applauds House Infrastructure Passage and Governors Urge Expanding Fuel Blends
The Agribusiness Update
Ag groups applaud House passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Governors from several states ask President for guidance on expanding higher ethanol fuel blends.
Fixing the Supply Chain
Fruit Grower Report
Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo says they're doing what they can to fix a broken part of the supply chain, key to the ag and food sector, and that's a huge shortage of truck drivers.
Deere Says No Third Offer and Biofuel Groups Like Build Back Better
The Agribusiness Update
A Jon Deere spokesman says there will be no third offer for union workers, and biofuel companies like Growth Energy like the $1-billion for biofuels infrastructure in the Build Back Better budget.