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Ag Sees Increase in Skilled Workers
Southeast Regional Ag News
Over the last two decades, USDA reports that the strongest rural job gains were in smaller industries that tend to employ high-skill workers.
H-2A Numbers Climb and USDA Forecasts Ag Trade Deficit
The Agribusiness Update
American Ag Employers are filling more seasonal jobs with H-2A workers, and USDA forecasts ag trade deficit for the first time with more imports expected than exports in 2023.
Climate Change California Threat and Bayer to Challenge PCB Decision
The Agribusiness Update
Climate change called existential threat to certain California crops, and Bayer to challenge decision on PCBs that allegedly caused cancer in Washington state.
Hurricane Ian Damage Estimates and Bayer to Challenge PCB Decision
The Agribusiness Update
Hurricane Ian damage to Florida crops estimated as much as $1.56 billion dollars, and Bayer set to challenge a $275 million decision for exposure to PCBs.
U.S. Economy Creates 315,000 Jobs in August
Southeast Regional Ag News
Labor challenges, including in agriculture, are still of much concern.
California Water & Irrigation Cuts and Food Production Creates Jobs
The Agribusiness Update
California farmers facing severe cuts in irrigation supplies, and agriculture and food production creates large number of U.S. jobs.
Atlantic Hurricane Season Begins and Food Production Creates Jobs
The Agribusiness Update
Atlantic Hurricane season began June 1, and agriculture and food production create large number of U.S. jobs.
USDA on Seattle Port and Annual Feeding the Economy Report
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA announces help for the Port of Seattle with pop-up container site for ag products, and the annual Feeding the Economy Report is out.
Georgia Freeze Damage and Annual Feeding the Economy Report
The Agribusiness Update
The damage is still be measured from the freezing temps that swept across Georgia in mid-March, and the annual Feeding the Economy Report is in.
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.
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.
Ag Applauds House Infrastructure Passage and Governors Urge Expanding Fuel Blends
The Agribusiness Update
Ag groups applaud House passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Governors from several states ask President for guidance on expanding higher ethanol fuel blends.
Deere Says No Third Offer and Biofuel Groups Like Build Back Better
The Agribusiness Update
A Jon Deere spokesman says there will be no third offer for union workers, and biofuel companies like Growth Energy like the $1-billion for biofuels infrastructure in the Build Back Better budget.
Arkansas Continues Flood Recovery and Beef Industry Bounces Back
The Agribusiness Update
Arkansas continues its recovery from summer flooding, and beef industry bounces back with progress expected into 2022.
E15 Rule Overturned and 2021 Apple Man/Woman of the Year
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. Circuit Court overturns 2019 rule permitting year-round E15, and nominations for 2021 Apple Man or Woman of the Year due July 30th.
Beef Demand Strong and Biden's Inheritance Tax
The Agribusiness Update
Beef demand continues to be strong as the country appears to see economic reopening, and farmers and ranchers face huge tax hit if Biden's inheritance tax becomes a reality.
Senate Ag Chair Lists Priorities and Chapter 12 Farm Bankruptcies Down
The Agribusiness Update
Senate Ag Chair Debbie Stabenow lists her priorities for new session, and Chapter 12 Farm bankruptcies down in 2020.
Pandemic Disruptions for Beef and Ag Groups Pleased with COVID Package
The Agribusiness Update
Pandemic disruptions for beef could carry well into next year, and Ag groups pleased with COVID relief package passed by Congress.
COVID Relief for Ag Losses and AFBF Convention Virtual and Free
The Agribusiness Update
COVID-19 relief coming for those who suffered agriculture losses due to pandemic, and American Farm Bureau Convention will be Virtual and Free.
Resurging COVID Impact and Agile Cold Storage Expansion
The Agribusiness Update
A resurgence of COVID could impact dairy and others with more restrictions, and Agile Cold Storage expanding with 2 new facilities in North Georgia.