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Florida Starter Seed Packets and World Food Prices Down in April
The Agribusiness Update
The Florida Department of Agriculture is providing free starter seed packets as part of the Unity Gardens Initiative, and World food prices down slightly in April.
$50 million to Cotton/Wool Production and USDA Updates 3 Crop Insurance Options
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA is committing $50 million to assist eligible cotton and wool clothing producers, and USDA update three key crop insurance options.
Ag Overtime Updt Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Washington Policy Center's Initiative on Agriculture Director, Pam Lewison says adding a seasonality amending to the new ag overtime rules was unsuccessful in the past legislative session, but they'll keep trying.
Ag Overtime Updt Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Washington Policy Center's Initiative on Agriculture Director, Pam Lewison says adding a seasonality amending to the new ag overtime rules was unsuccessful in the past legislative session, but they'll keep trying.
Respect for Agriculture Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Washington Policy Center, Initiative on Agriculture director, Pam Lewison talks about the lack of respect from urban legislators and the disconnect that seems to be growing.
Respect for Agriculture Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Washington Policy Center, Initiative on Agriculture director, Pam Lewison talks about the lack of respect from urban legislators and the disconnect that seems to be growing.
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.
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.