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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.
Farmland as an Asset Class
Farm of the Future
Historic returns on farmland ownership have caught the attention of many investors.
Investing in Food System Improvements
Farm of the Future
Billions have flowed into agtech startup, but these investments haven’t really amounted to changes to the food system.
Tariffs Cost Agriculture and Vilsack on Supply Chain Issues
The Agribusiness Update
Tariffs and retaliatory duties ended up cost U.S. agriculture, and Vilsack gives his thoughts on supply chains challenges.
Investing in Grass Fed Livestock
Farm of the Future
Harvest Returns is collateralizing cattle to help fund producers who want to grow their grass fed herds.
Harvest Returns Finds Investment Opportunities in Specialty Agriculture
Farm of the Future
A crowdfunding platform for farmland started a few years ago has expanded to also include other agricultural opportunities.
USDA Invests in Conservation Reserve Acres and Container Ship Rates Ease
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA is investing $10-million to sample, measure, monitor soil carbon on CRP acres, and Container ship rates show signs of easing for shippers.
California's Prop 12 to SCOTUS and USDA Invests to End Global Hunger
The Agribusiness Update
Two farm groups are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to invalidate California's voter-approved Prop 12 standards, and USDA invests $5-billion with the goal of ending hunger and malnutrition and building more sustainable, resilient and inclusive food systems.
Southeast Produce Council to Meet in Orlando and Restaurant Equipment Challenges
The Agribusiness Update
One good meeting leads to another as Southeast Produce Council plans Southern Exposure meeting for March in Orlando, and Restaurants now facing supply chain challenges obtaining kitchen equipment.
Infrastructure Bill to Aid Water Woes and AFBF on EPA's Chlorpyrifos Decision
The Agribusiness Update
The Senate passed infrastructure bill could help water projects in the West, and AFBF president Zippy Duvall is not pleased with the EPA's decision to revoke all tolerance of the pesticide chlorpyrifos.
Georgia's Top Crop Production Higher and AFBF on EPA's Chlorpyrifos Decision
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia's top crops are all forecast for increased production in 2021, and AFBF president Zippy Duvall is not pleased with EPA's decision to revoke all tolerances for pesticide chlorpyrifos.
Wildfires & Livestock Evacuations and Rural Broadband for 12 States
The Agribusiness Update
California's Dixie wildfire has forces widespread livestock evacuations, and USDA to use $167-million to deploy rural broadband infrastructure in 12 states.
UF Uses AI to Forecast Citrus and Rural Broadband for 12 States
The Agribusiness Update
University of Florida researchers are using Artificial Intelligence to help citrus growers forecast production, and USDA approves $167-million for rural broadband infrastructure in 12 states.
Senators Ask for Help with EU Trade and Soft Skills for Ag Employees
The Agribusiness Update
Senators Warnock and Tuberville as Ag Secretary and USTR for help with EU Trade Barriers, and Survey shows soft skills as important for ag employers as ag knowledge.
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.
USDA Invests in Heath Care & Education and Shipping Container Crisis
The Agribusiness Update
USDA invests $42.3-million to help rural residents access health care and educational opportunities, and Ag Groups call on Biden to fix shipping container crisis.
USDA Invests in Heath Care & Education and Shipping Container Crisis
The Agribusiness Update
USDA invests $42.3-million to help rural residents access health care and educational opportunities, and Ag Groups call on Biden to fix shipping container crisis.
Georgia Rural Broadband Funding and Drought Worries
The Agribusiness Update
USDA is putting $4.6-million towards rural broadband project in Georgia, and drought monitor has atmospheric scientists worried about water in Western U.S.
USDA $3.1-billion Rural Electrical and U.S.-U.K. 5th Round Trade Talks
The Agribusiness Update
USDA investing $3.1-billion to build or improve rural electric infrastructure, and U.S. & U.K. begin round 5 of trade talks.