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Food Date Labeling Questions and Rough Farm Income Forecast
The Agribusiness Update
The FDA and USDA announced a joint request for information about food date labeling, including terms like “Sell By,” “Use By,” and “Best By", and the USDA’s farm income forecast for 2024 revealed a difficult year for the nation’s ag producers.
Beef Exports Higher and Pesticide Labeling Request
The Agribusiness Update
June exports of U.S. beef reached the highest value in nearly two years, and a coalition of attorneys general is urging the EPA to implement a new rule that would create uniform labeling requirements on all pesticide products.
'24 Apple Person of the Year Nominations and Lab-Grown Meat Opposition
The Agribusiness Update
The Packer is calling for nominations for the 2024 Apple Person of the Year, and new polling finds a majority of Republicans, Democrats, AND Independents support legislation mandating "lab-grown meat" labeling and other restrictions.
Above Normal Hurricane Season and Lab-Grown Meat Opposition
The Agribusiness Update
Forecasters at the NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center are expecting an above-normal hurricane season, and new polling finds a majority of Republicans, Democrats, AND Independents support legislation mandating "lab-grown meat" labeling and other restrictions.
R-CALF USA Memorial Day Program
Line on Agriculture
R-CALF USA is including veterans in it's plight for mandatory country-or-origin legislation.
National Cattlemen's Beef Association Wants Level Playing Field at Grocery Store
Line on Agriculture
Although lab-grown meat is not available in the U.S. yet, the National Cattlemen's Beef Association is supporting labeling of lab-grown meat as "imitation" on store shelves so that consumers know what the products are before they make their protein choice.
Senator Calls Mandatory COOL a Win-Win
Southeast Regional Ag News
Montana U.S. Senator Jon Tester continues with bipartisan push for mandatory Country of Origin Labeling.
Pesticide Labeling Rules
Fruit Grower Report
State pesticide labeling rules that differ from federal rules from the Environmental Protection Agency could be a target in the next farm bill, according to U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse.
USDA Move Will Increase Demand for US Beef
Line on Agriculture
R-CALF United Stock Growers of America, Bill Bullard explains how USDA has recently moved to ensure meat purchased for US nutrition programs is born, raised, and slaughtered in the US
Dairy Labeling is an 'All-Ag Issue'
Farm of the Future
Earlier this month, lawmakers urged the FDA to enforce its dairy labeling rules and crack down on dairy imitators.
California Ag Land Sales and Gas Prices Higher-Diesel Down
The Agribusiness Update
California farmers urge state to protect agricultural resources amid concerns over a company buying large swaths of farmland in Solano County, and gas prices higher while diesel drops.
Georgia DNR on Feral Hog Rules and Gas Prices Higher-Diesel Down
The Agribusiness Update
A deer and feral hog biologist with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources outlines steps the agency is taking to help farmers control feral hog populations to prevent crop damage, and gas prices higher while diesel drops.
California Wildfire Proposals and Food for Peace Wheat Donations
The Agribusiness Update
California winegrape grower testifies about the consequences of the fires on rural communities, urging proactive steps like removing wildfire fuels, and Pacific Northwest wheat growers and the U.S. milling industry celebrate latest Food for Peace donation of soft white wheat.
California Wildfire Proposals and Food for Peace Wheat Donations
The Agribusiness Update
California winegrape grower testifies about the consequences of the fires on rural communities, urging proactive steps like removing wildfire fuels, and Pacific Northwest wheat growers and the U.S. milling industry celebrate latest Food for Peace donation of soft white wheat.
Sunbelt Ag Expo in October and Food for Peace Wheat Donations
The Agribusiness Update
The Sunbelt Agricultural Exposition will celebrate its 45th Anniversary show October 17-19, and Pacific Northwest wheat growers and the U.S. milling industry celebrate latest Food for Peace donation of soft white wheat.
Truth in Buffalo Labeling Needed to Protect the Industry
Line on Agriculture
National Bison Association Executive Director, Jim Matheson
Cell-Based Fairness
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association CEO says when it comes to cell-based proteins, beef producers want market fairness.
Country of Origin Labeling Legislation in Both House and Senate
Line on Agriculture
R-CALF United Stock Growers of America, CEO Bill Bullard
Dairy Earnings Plummet and Voluntary Groundwater Conservation Act
The Agribusiness Update
Dairy farmers have seen their earnings plummet in recent months, and the Voluntary Groundwater Conservation Act gives farmers and ranchers the flexibility to protect groundwater while also keeping ag lands in production.
Georgia Pecan Corn Assessments and Voluntary Groundwater Conservation Act
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia corn and pecan growers approve continuation of assessments, and the Voluntary Groundwater Conservation Act gives farmers and ranchers the flexibility to protect groundwater while also keeping ag lands in production.