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USDA's ASF Vaccine and Meatpacking's Role in COVID Spread
The Agribusiness Update
USDA announces vaccine candidates for African Swine Fever, and new study shows the limited role meatpacking played in spread of COVID.
Trevino Ag Negotiator at USTR and Land Sales Near Record
The Agribusiness Update
Elaine Trevino is nominated for Chief Ag Negotiator at the U.S. Trade Representative's office, and pace of land sales for Farmers National Company nears record.
Hours Extended for Long Haul Drivers and Hurricane Ida Food Packages
The Agribusiness Update
Exemption extended for hours-of-service for livestock haulers, and USDA foods available for Louisiana families impacted by Hurricane Ida.
Ag Labor Shortage
Fruit Grower Report
As the shortage of farmworkers continues to hamper growing operations, U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse says they are working to raise awareness to this urgent matter.
USDA Heirs' Relending and Grassley on Small Livestock Producers
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announces $67-million in loans for Heirs' Property Relending Program, and Senator Chuck Grassley wants to level the playing field for smaller livestock producers.
Senate Urged to Update Water Infrastructure and Spring Wheat Worst Since 1988
The Agribusiness Update
Farmer and ranchers are calling on the U.S. Senate to update aging water infrastructure, and Spring Wheat crop worst since 1988.
90% of Florida Farms Small and RFA Thanks Congress on E15
The Agribusiness Update
USDA benchmark shows 90% of Florida farms are considered small, and Renewable Fuels Association thanks Congress for quick action on year-round E15 legislation.
Mechanical Wine Grape Harvesting and Border Dangers for Farmers
The Agribusiness Update
More and more wine grapes are being harvested mechanically, and dangers continue at Southern Border for farmers and ranchers.
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.
Georgia's Daylight Saving Time Bill and USMEF Spring Confernce
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signs bill making Daylight Saving Time permanent in the state, but must wait for Congress to approve, and U.S. Meat Export Federation's Spring Conference was held virtually and market diversification was one of the big topics.
UF Ag Studies Higher and Phase One Opportunities for U.S. Beef & Pork
The Agribusiness Update
University of Florida Food and Ag researchers publish record high studies in 2020, and U.S. China Phase One Trade deal brings opportunities for U.S. Beef and Pork.
U.S./China Trade & Beef Opportunities and Rural Broadband House Priority
The Agribusiness Update
The U.S./China trade agreement's Phase One brings opportunities for U.S. beef and pork, and House Ag Committee Chair David Scott says rural broadband is a priority.
Overtime For Agriculture Pt 4
Fruit Grower Report
A Senate bill moves on to the House that would phase in overtime pay for farm workers while protecting ag employers from lawsuits seeking retroactive overtime pay.
The Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021
Farm of the Future
The bill provides legal status for the current workforce and reforms the H-2A program.
Overtime For Agriculture Pt 3
Fruit Grower Report
A Senate bill moves on to the House that would phase in overtime pay for farm workers while protecting ag employers from lawsuits seeking retroactive overtime pay.
Overtime For Agriculture Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
A Senate bill moves on to the House that would phase in overtime pay for farm workers while protecting ag employers from lawsuits seeking retroactive overtime pay.
Overtime Bill Moves On Pt 3
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
In Olympia, a bill that phases in overtime pay for farm workers and shields ag employers from retroactive overtime lawsuits has passed the Senate and now moves to the House.