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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.
$248-million Specialty Crop Block Grants and Farmers National Land Sales
The Agribusiness Update
USDA makes $248-million in Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, and Farmers National Company reports record land sales.
Georgia Foundation for Ag Auction and Farmers National Company Land Sales
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Foundation for Agriculture's Fall online auction was a huge success, and Farmers National Company reports record land sales.
Productivity Pace Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The latest Global Agricultural Productivity Report indicates the current pace of productivity growth won't be enough to feed the world by 2050.
Productivity Pace Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The latest Global Agricultural Productivity Report indicates the current pace of productivity growth won't be enough to feed the world by 2050.
Newsom Praised for Union bill Veto and NASS October Meeting Virtual
The Agribusiness Update
California Farm Bureau president Jamie Johansson praises Governor Gavin Newsom for vetoing bill to remove secret ballots for unionizing votes, and NASS to hold October Data User meeting virtually.
Tyson and Perdue Settle Price Fixing Suit and NASS October Meeting Virtual
The Agribusiness Update
Tyson and Perdue have decided to pay settlements in their price fixing lawsuits, and NASS will hold October data user's meeting virtually.
Research for the Dairy Net Zero Initiative
California Ag Today
Foundational research for that initiative is happening in California to look at feed production and manure management.
Bronaugh Hits Ground Running Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Newly appointed USDA Under Secretary Dr. Jewel Bronaugh hits the ground running in her first weeks on the job.
Bronaugh Hits Ground Running Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Newly appointed USDA Under Secretary Dr. Jewel Bronaugh hits the ground running in her first weeks on the job.
UGA on World Food Safety Day and USDA Invests $4-billion in Supply Chain
The Agribusiness Update
World Safety Day celebrated at UGA, and USDA investing $4-billion to strengthen Supply Chain.
Wine Industry Recovery and USDA Invests in Supply Chain
The Agribusiness Update
Wine industry looks towards recovery after a year of wildfires and a pandemic, and USDA to invest $4-billion to bolster supply chain.
USPS Alcohol Shipping Bill and Drought Monitor Forecast Grim
The Agribusiness Update
A bill has been introduced that would allow the U.S. Postal Service to ship alcoholic beverages, and Drought Monitor forecasts dry conditions to expand.
$92.2-Million in COVID Relief and USDA Agencies Staying in Kansas City
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA is making $92.2-million available for COVID relief, and two USDA agencies will remain in Kansas City rather than moving back to D.C.
California Pistachio Production and Colorado Animal-Cruelty Initiative
The Agribusiness Update
Pistachio production in California pumping billions into economy, and beef industry watches Colorado animal-cruelty initiative closely.
Newest Florida Blueberry and Colorado Animal-Cruelty Initiative
The Agribusiness Update
April blueberries are out in Florida where the newest "Sentinel" blueberry debuts, and ranchers keep wary eye on Colorado animal-cruelty initiative.
SB 5172 Stalls Pt 3
Fruit Grower Report
Senate Bill 5172, initially intended to protect ag employers from retroactive overtime payments, has yet to see any action or changes in the House. Washington Policy Center Ag Initiative Director Pam Lewison talks about why this is so disappointing.
USDA Staff Comes Back In and Pandemic Assistance Program Initiative
The Agribusiness Update
USDA staff begins return to county offices, and USDA announces Pandemic Assistance Program Initiative.
Wish Farms Opens New Florida Office and USDA Staff Comes Back
The Agribusiness Update
Wish Farms celebrates opening of new Plant City office with ribbon cutting, and USDA staff begins return to county offices.