Better Water for California and Baltimore Bridge Impact on Agriculture

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Better snowpack and reservoir levels means more water for California agriculture, and the container ship that recently slammed into Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge will have an impact on American agriculture.

Better Water for California and Baltimore Bridge Impact on Agriculture

The Agribusiness Update
Better snowpack and reservoir levels means more water for California agriculture, and the container ship that recently slammed into Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge will have an impact on American agriculture.

EPA Issues Dicamba Ruling and Gas Prices Rise Again

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Following an Arizona District Court’s vacating of the 2020 registration of over-the-top dicamba products, the EPA issued an Existing Stocks Order, and for the fourth straight week, the nation's average price of gas has risen 8.7 cents from a week ago to $3.26 per gallon.

USDA '22 Pesticide Summary and House's New Agricultural Trade Caucus

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The USDA published the 2022 Pesticide Data Program Annual

Summary that shows over 99% of tested samples had pesticide residues BELOW EPA benchmark levels, and House lawmakers launched a new Agricultural Trade Caucus, seeking to advance and promote policies vital to U.S. agriculture.

USDA '22 Pesticide Summary and House's New Agricultural Trade Caucus

The Agribusiness Update
The USDA published the 2022 Pesticide Data Program Annual

Summary that shows over 99% of tested samples had pesticide residues BELOW EPA benchmark levels, and House lawmakers launched a new Agricultural Trade Caucus, seeking to advance and promote policies vital to U.S. agriculture.

California Seeing Less Snow & Rain and Deere a Hit at Consumer Electronics Show

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Unlike 2023, California snowfall and rain has sharply diminished so far this year, and John Deere showed off its future farmer-focused technology, including radio still playing a big part of the in-cab entertainment system, at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

Farm to School Conference and Deere a Hit at Consumer Electronics Show

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The Florida Department of Agriculture will be sharing with famers at the Farm to School conference in Orlando March 6-8, and John Deere showed off its future farmer-focused technology, including radio still playing a big part of the in-cab entertainment system, at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

Farm BIll Spending

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says it won’t be easy to work up a new farm bill because House GOP leaders want more spending cuts than Senate Democrats.

California Water Management and American Farm Bureau's Role

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A research report sheds light on an innovative solution that could reshape California’s water management, and American Farm Bureau members play an important role in their communities by serving at the local, state, and national levels.

Chattahoochee Water Agreement and American Farm Bureau's Role

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Governors of Georgia and Alabama reach agreement with Corps of Engineers on Chattahoochee River water availability, and American Farm Bureau members play an important role in their communities by serving at the local, state, and national levels.

California Reservoir Management and Ag Groups Push AM Radio Act

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California has seen dramatic increases in reservoir levels and surface-water supplies thanks to an El Niño, and rural and agricultural groups write Congress in support of passing the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act.

July Pork Exports Higher and U.S.-India Resolve Last Dispute

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Building on a robust first half of the year, July pork exports continue to outpace 2022 levels, and Trade Representative Katherine Tai says the U.S. and India resolved their last outstanding dispute at the World Trade Organization.

West Coast Dockworkers Ratify Contract and Drought Expands

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West Coast dockworkers vote to ratify a tentative 6-year contract agreement reached in June, and weekly Drought Monitor showed drought getting worse across areas in the Midwest, South, Southwest, and the Pacific Northwest.

Cherries Running Late and GOP House Ag Appropriations Cuts

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Cherries are coming on later thanks to cooler than normal weather, and GOP House Appropriations Subcommittee release bill with a lot more cuts than many would like.

Feral Swine Eradication Act and GOP House Ag Appropriations Cuts

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Lawmakers in Alabama and elsewhere introduce the Feral Swine Eradication Act, and GOP House Appropriations Subcommittee release bill with a lot more cuts than many would like.

California Rainstorms Paying Off and Ukraine Grain Exports Rebound

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California's January rainstorms appear to be paying their first dividends for farmers, and corn and wheat exports out of Ukraine rebound to near pre-war numbers.

Florida Farmer of the Year Named and Ukraine Grain Exports Rebound

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Immokalee farmer Wade Purvis named Florida Farmer of the Year, and corn and wheat exports out of Ukraine rebound to near pre-war numbers.

Ag Groups Like McKalip Confirmation and Egg Prices Hit Record Levels

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Ag groups applaud confirmation of USTR Chief Ag Negotiator Doug McKalip, and Egg prices hitting record levels.

California Navel Orange Crop Promising and Vilsack Meets with Mexican President

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California citrus growers report navel orange crop looks promising, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack meets with Mexican President to discuss potential ban on the import of biotech corn by 2024.

GFB 85th Annual Convention and Ag Secretary Meets with Mexican President

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The Georgia Farm Bureau members are currently on Jekyll Island for their 85th Annual Convention, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack meets with Mexican President to discuss potential ban on U.S. corn imports.