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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.
Overtime For Agriculture Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Washington State Tree Fruit Association President Jon DeVaney talks about Revised Senate Bill 5172 that would phase in overtime pay for ag workers over three years and shield dairies from lawsuits seeking three years retroactive overtime pay.
Overtime Bill Moves On Pt 2
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.
Overtime Bill Moves On Pt 1
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.
Biden's Immigration Reform and Ag Urges Quick Confirmation of Vilsack
The Agribusiness Update
President Biden's ambitious immigration reform faces uphill battle, and Ag groups urge quick confirmation of Tom Vilsack as Ag Secretary.
GFB Awards at AFBF Convention and Biden's Immigration Reform
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Farm Bureau honored with many awards at the American Farm Bureau Federation Virtual Convention, and President Biden's Immigration Reform faces uphill battle.
Georgia Crop Insurance Applications and Farmer Sentiment Higher
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia fresh market tomato and pecan growers have until January 31st to apply for crop insurance, and farmer sentiment improved 7 points in December on the Ag Economy Barometer.
Beef Price Fixing Suit Dismissed and 100-Million Food Boxes Delivered
The Agribusiness Update
District Court Judge dismisses price-fixing suit against America's largest beef packers, and USDA announces 100-million food boxes have been delivered through the Farmers to Families Food Box Program.
SE Region Fruit and Veg Conf Virtual and 100-million Food Boxes Delivered
The Agribusiness Update
The Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference is going virtual, and USDA announces 100-million food boxes delivered through Farmers to Families Food Box Program.