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Impact of H5N1 on Dairies and Food & Ag Lobbying Report
The Agribusiness Update
As the number of H5N1 outbreaks at California dairy farms grows, industry experts remain unclear how the disease may affect the nation’s milk supply or pricing, and the Union of Concerned Scientists recently released a report analyzing the influence of lobbying on food and agriculture systems.
Georgia's Early Hurricane Estimates and Food & Ag Lobbying Report
The Agribusiness Update
The future is uncertain for thousands of Georgia farmers in the wake of recent hurricanes, and the Union of Concerned Scientists recently released a report analyzing the influence of lobbying on food and agriculture systems.
California Almond Crop Estimates and North American Cattlemen Meet
The Agribusiness Update
California’s 2024 almond crop is expected to come in at 3 billion pounds, which would make it the second-largest crop on record, and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association partner with their Canadian and Mexican counterparts.
UGA's Value Added Institute and North American Cattlemen Meet
The Agribusiness Update
The University of Georgia is launching the Value-Addition Institute for Business Expansion, or VIBE, a new center for rural food business assistance and resources, and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association partner with their Canadian and Mexican counterparts.
Big Money in Farm Bill Lobbying
Southeast Regional Ag News
A new report from The Hill says that pharmaceutical, manufacturing, and agriculture interests have combined to spend over $400 million lobbying Congress on a new farm bill.
California Pear Production Drops and American Egg Production Down
The Agribusiness Update
California's pear production drops slightly from last year, and USDA reports American egg production down 3% from 2021.
Georgia Corn Rust Alert and American Egg Production Down
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia corn producers should be on the alert for southern corn rust that's shown up in 15 counties, and USDA data shows American egg production drops slightly from 2021.
Produce & Dem White House and CFAP-2 Deadline Nears
The Agribusiness Update
Produce industry lobbyists talk about agriculture with a Democrat in the White House and Coronavirus Food Assistance Program-2 application deadline is fast approaching.
NPC CEO Keeling Retires Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
National Potato Council CEO John Keeling retires after 17 1/2 years of service to the potato industry.
NPC CEO Keeling Retires Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
National Potato Council CEO John Keeling retires after 17 1/2 years of service to the potato industry.
South African Wool Problems and Dec. USDA Milk Reports
The Agribusiness Update
Australian wool producers could benefit from South African foot and mouth outbreak, and USDA releases Delayed December milk reports.
Dam Removal & Orcas Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Representative Mary Dye talked recently with KONA radio about the governor's Orca plan that involves studying removal of lower Snake River dams.
Dam Removal & Orcas Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Representative Mary Dye talked recently with KONA radio about the governor's Orca plan that involves studying removal of lower Snake River dams.
Almond Tariffs and Cover Crop Challenges
The Agribusiness Update
Trade tariffs hitting the U.S. Almond exports, and new study shows challenges in way of growing demand for cover crops.
New Grocery Lobby Power and Fruit Growers Tariffs
The Agribusiness Update
Four food industry powers, including Nestle, join forces to challenge GMA's lobbying power.
Humane Society on Checkoff Funds and U.S. Beef in China
The Agribusiness Update
Human Society lobbying Senate for limits to checkoff funds, and U.S. Beef builds back China presence ahead of tariff challenges.
FOIA Documents and McLerran Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
FOIA documents in hand appear to show who at the EPA knew what and when.
FOIA Documents and McLerran Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
FOIA Documents in hand, Save Family Farming has thoughts on who should be held responsible.
EPA Region 10 Administrator Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
EPA names Alaskan Chris Hladick as new Region 10 Administrator.
FOIA Documents From EPA Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Documents received from EPA seem to indicate knowledge within agency that What's Upstream was using federal funds for anti-farming campaign lobbying efforts.