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Georgia Seeks More Victims in Cattle Theft Scam
Southeast Regional Ag News
Commissioner Tyler Harper urges vigilance after Garrett Hill’s arrest in a deceptive cattle sales scheme. Victims encouraged to report lost funds immediately.
Sauerkraut and Gut Health and Industrial Hemp Value Rises
The Agribusiness Update
A new study in the journal Applied and Environmental Microbiology found sauerkraut may provide substantial benefits to gut health, and the value of U.S. industrial hemp production in 2024 was up 40% over 2023.
Guacamole for Cinco De Mayo and Industrial Hemp Value Rises
The Agribusiness Update
With Cinco de Mayo approaching, now’s the time to dig into guacamole and maybe even plant the tree that produces it, andthe value of U.S. industrial hemp production in 2024 was up 40% over 2023.
Delisting of Wolves and Economic Concerns Growing
The Agribusiness Update
A bill moving through the House would delist wolves from the Endangered Species Act, and a new CoBank report says rapidly worsening expectations in agriculture are elevating economic concerns.
More Peanuts - Corn in 2025 and Economic Concerns Growing
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia farmers are expected to plant more peanuts and corn in 2025, while cotton acres are forecast to decline, and a new CoBank report says rapidly worsening expectations in agriculture are elevating economic concerns.
Meat Sales Hit Record High and USTR Investigates China
The Agribusiness Update
Meat sales hit a record high of $104.6 billion in 2024, and the U.S. Trade Representative’s Office launched an investigation into China’s efforts to dominate the maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors.
PEI Potato Wart Update Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles says he welcomes news that the Canadian Food Inspection Service has completed its investigation of potato wart on Prince Edward Island, but there are still concerns.
PEI Potato Wart Update Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles says he welcomes news that the Canadian Food Inspection Service has completed its investigation of potato wart on Prince Edward Island, but there are still concerns.
USTR Rejects Investigation of Mexico and New Zealand to Tax Cow Burps
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai rejects a call to formally investigate Mexico for unfair trade practices involving fresh fruits and vegetables, and New Zealand government announces plans to tax cow burps.
Mexican Petition
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Senator Chuck Grassley is asking U.S. Trade Ambassador Katherine Tai not to launch a trade investigation against Mexican fruit and vegetable imports.
Ruling Protects California Water Rights Holders and EPA on Glyphosate Approval
The Agribusiness Update
California appellate court rules in favor of longtime water rights holders, and EPA withdraws interim approval of glyphosate while investigation continues.
Cotton Futures Prices Down and EPA on Glyphosate Approval
The Agribusiness Update
December Cotton futures prices turn downward, and EPA on Glyphosate interim approval.
Florida Trade Act Investigation and U.S. Beef Exports Higher
The Agribusiness Update
A bipartisan group of Florida's Congressional delegation files Section 301 petition on behalf of state's fruit and vegetable growers, and U.S. beef exports higher in July.
Seed Packets Scam and Meth Found in Produce at Border
The Agribusiness Update
Seed packets received in the U.S. last summer appear to be part of a scam and not to taint agriculture, and Border Agents found $11.5-million worth of meth in a mixed produce shipment from Mexico.
Past-Due Farm Loan Collection and Empty Cargo Containers
The Agribusiness Update
USDA has suspended past-due farm loan collections, and investigation begins on shipping containers headed to China empty.
Trade Investigation & Retaliation Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Northwest tree fruit growers worry and investigation by the U.S. Trade Representative on unfair trade practices that hurt blueberry growers could harm them.
Trade Investigation & Retaliation Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Northwest tree fruit growers worry and investigation by the U.S. Trade Representative on unfair trade practices that hurt blueberry growers could harm them.
Trade Investigation & Retaliation Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Northwest tree fruit growers worry and investigation by the U.S. Trade Representative on unfair trade practices that hurt blueberry growers could harm them.
Consumer Fruit Prices Drop and Soy-based Concrete Sealant
The Agribusiness Update
Consumers paid less for fruit during the first half of 2020, and a new soy-based concrete sealant could create a new demand source for soybeans.
California Grape Market Good and 15 States Push for Electric Trucks
The Agribusiness Update
California table grape marketers benefit from strong retail sales, and 15 states pushing for electric vehicles, including trucks.