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Wildfire Communications Resiliency Act and Herd Expansion Happening
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. Representative Cliff Bentz, of Oregon, sponsors H.R. 1655, the Wildfire Communication Resiliency Act, and ranchers move to expand their herds from a seven-decade low, paving the way for a long-awaited recovery in beef supplies.
Florida Ag Busts Crime Operation and Herd Expansion Happening
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Ag Commissioner Wilton Simpson announced the takedown of a major crime operation involving payment card fraud and fuel theft, and ranchers move to expand their herds from a seven-decade low, paving the way for a long-awaited recovery in beef supplies.
Grow Vegetables with Virtual Training and Canada's Focus on Trade
The Agribusiness Update
A new video series by the University of California aims to provide free virtual training on how to grow vegetables, and Canada's new ag minister says tackling trade issues with China and the U.S. are his most pressing priorities.
Georgia Bills Provide Farmer Relief and Canada's Focus on Trade
The Agribusiness Update
During a May 8 ceremony, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed two bills into law designed to provide financial relief for Georgia’s farmers, and Canada's new ag minister says tackling trade issues with China and the U.S. are his most pressing priorities.
JBS Collusion Lawsuit Agreement
Line on Agriculture
A proposed settlement with JBS for $83.5 million was preliminarily approved by the court. Cattle producers who sold live cattle to the big four packers or traded live cattle futures from June 1, 2015, to November 1, 2016, are eligible to file a claim under the settlement.
Irrigation Options in California and McDonalds Suit Against Major Meat Packers
The Agribusiness Update
Having endured crushing impacts of drought and regulatory water restrictions, California farmers have embraced drip irrigation, and McDonald’s has filed a lawsuit against major meat packing companies, accusing them of colluding to limit beef supplies.
Hurricane Damage Includes Stress and McDonalds Suit Against Major Meat Packers
The Agribusiness Update
Beyond the damage and complete destruction of property from recent hurricanes is the burden of mental stress, and McDonald’s has filed a lawsuit against major meat packing companies, accusing them of colluding to limit beef supplies.
Domestic Fertilizer Production and China Blocks Certain U.S. Beef
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA announced it is investing $83 million in domestic fertilizer production, and meat processor JBS says China blocked shipments from the company’s Colorado plant because traces of ractopamine.
Hay Stocks Up from Last Year and China Blocks Certain U.S. Beef
The Agribusiness Update
USDA’s May Crop Production report shows that hay stocks in the U.S. are up 46% year-over-year, and meat processor JBS says China blocked shipments from the company’s Colorado plant because traces of ractopamine.
Another Lawsuit for Meatpacking’s Big Four
Southeast Regional Ag News
The four largest meatpackers have now been hit by a new price-fixing lawsuit. It’s coming from a group of small food distributors.
Cattle Market Reforms
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley is looking for a decision soon on the cattle market reforms.
Drought in Central Valley and Meatpacking Bosses to Testify in Congress
The Agribusiness Update
Drought means tough choices for farmers in California's Central Valley this year, and CEO's from four of the nation's biggest meatpackers have agreed to testify before Congress.
Florida Stone Fruit Field Day and Meatpacking Bosses Testify in Congress
The Agribusiness Update
Florida's Stone Fruit Field Day set for tomorrow, and CEO's from the four biggest meatpacking companies agree to testify before Congress.
Update on Disaster Relief and Wheat Prices Up and Down
The Agribusiness Update
The Cattle Industry Convention provides USDA update on upcoming disaster assistance for weather-related losses, and Wheat prices fluctuate since late December.
Pallet Shortage and JBS Pays $11-million in Cyber Attack
The Agribusiness Update
Farmers now coping with shortage of wooden pallets for shipping, and JBS pays $11-million in ransomware cyberattack.
Pallet Shortage Concerns Producers and Biden to Talk JBS with Putin
The Agribusiness Update
The shortage of wooden pallets has produce industry concerned about getting product to market, and President Biden intends to talk about the JBS cyber attack in his upcoming meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
UGA Weather Network Celebrates 30 years and Biden to talk JBS with Putin
The Agribusiness Update
University of Georgia Weather Network celebrates 30 years of service to agriculture, and President Biden intends to talk JBS Cyberattack with Russian President Putin in upcoming talks.
USDA on JBS Cyber Attack and NCBA Calls on Ag Committees
The Agribusiness Update
USDA responds to ransomeware attack on world's largest meat processor JBS, and NCBA calls on Congressional Ag Committees to address areas of concern.
JBS Ransomeware Attack and Ag Chair Scott Warns of Biden's Estate Tax
The Agribusiness Update
JBS is hit by Russian hackers in ransomeware attack, and House Ag Chair David Scott warns of President Biden's capital gains tax would be a financial burden for farm families.
E. coli Traced to One Grower and UK Conservatives Win
The Agribusiness Update
E. coli tied to romaine lettuce traced to one farm, and U.K. Conservatives look to pull from E.U.