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Mexican Considers Chemical Bans and Farm Loan Interest Rates Up Sharply
The Agribusiness Update
A group of Mexican lawmakers are attempting to ban almost 200 pesticide chemicals, and farm loan interest rates are up sharply in third quarter.
Tyson to Pay Washington in Price Fixing Suit and National Gas Prices Down
The Agribusiness Update
Washington state Attorney General announces Tyson Foods to pay the state $10.5 million in price-fixing suit, and national gas prices down for the second straight week.
Florida Lawmakers Call for Disaster Declaration and Online Grocery Sales Improve
The Agribusiness Update
Florida lawmakers call on USDA to declare a disaster area in counties impacted by Hurricane Ian, and online grocery sales improve in third-quarter.
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.
Prop 12 and SCOTUS
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Supreme Court hears arguments from American Farm Bureau and National Pork Producers Council challenging the constitutionality of California's Prop 12.
Smithfield Price-Fixing Settlement and Surge in Renewable Diesel Production
The Agribusiness Update
Smithfield Foods agrees to pay $75-million in price-fixing settlement, and CoBank report shows recent surge in renewable diesel production could lead to growth.
Smithfield Price-Fixing Settlement and Surge in Renewable Diesel Production
The Agribusiness Update
Smithfield Foods agrees to pay $75-million in price-fixing settlement, and CoBank report shows recent surge in renewable diesel production could lead to growth.
USDA's Climate-Smart Commodities and Flood of Ag Products from Mexico
The Agribusiness Update
USDA is investing billions for Climate-Smart Commodities projects, and lawmakers ask USTR Katherine Tai to investigate flood of surplus ag products from Mexico.
89% Food Secure in 2021 and More Wildfire Fighting Resources Requested
The Agribusiness Update
USDA data shows 89% of U.S. households were Food Secure in 2021, and Western Lawmakers request additional wildfire fighting resources.
Ag Loan Balances Higher and California Bill Bans Foreign Agland Purchases
The Agribusiness Update
Farm real estate debt pushes ag loan balances higher, and California legislators pass bill outlawing land sales to foreign countries.
Florida Farm Bureau's 2nd AG Day Celebration and China's Heat Wave
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Farm Bureau kicked off its second annual AG Day Celebration at Seminoles' home opener, and China's heat wave subsides as farmers survey damage.
Colorado River Water Diversion and China's Heatwave Eases
The Agribusiness Update
Imperial Valley farmers worry they could lose irrigation supplies if accord on 2023 Colorado River water diversions isn't reached, and China's heatwave eases as farmers assess damage from prolonged dry spell.
Educating Legislators Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Washington Association of Wheat Growers Executive Director says it's time to start educating our legislators about what really goes on in agriculture.
Educating Legislators Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Washington Association of Wheat Growers Executive Director says it's time to start educating our legislators about what really goes on in agriculture.
CFB President Calls for Ag Support and Biofuel Welcomes IRA
The Agribusiness Update
California Farm Bureau president Jamie Johansson calls on lawmakers to support farmers and ranchers facing water shortages, regulations and rising costs, and Biofuel groups welcome signing of Inflation Reduction Act.
SCOTUS Denies R-CALF Lawsuit and U.S.-Taiwan Trade Talks
The Agribusiness Update
The Supreme Court denied R-CALF's lawsuit against 13 state beef councils and the Beef Checkoff, and U.S. and Taiwan hold first round of trade talks.
Foreign Owned Ag Land Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Legislation advanced by a House panel would ban Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran from buying American agricultural land.
Respect for Agriculture Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
The disconnect between agriculture and our state lawmakers is causing a lot of stress for Washington farmers and ranchers who have their livelihoods at stake as well as our food supply.
Respect for Agriculture Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
The disconnect between agriculture and our state lawmakers is causing a lot of stress for Washington farmers and ranchers who have their livelihoods at stake as well as our food supply.
WAFLA on Overtime Changes Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
New WAFLA CEO Enrique Gastelum talks about the challenges facing agriculture with the removal of overtime exemption for agriculture.