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California Canola Thieves and Regenerative Ag Pilot Program
The Agribusiness Update
California resident, Shawn Sawa was sentenced to 18 months in prison for his role in stealing millions of dollars’ worth of canola intended for livestock feed, and Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance welcomed the USDA’s announcement of a $700 million Regenerative Agriculture Pilot Program.
National Peanut Board Volunteers and Regenerative Ag Pilot Program
The Agribusiness Update
Peanut Associations from Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, North Carolina, and Virginia are seeking peanut producers interested in serving on the National Peanut Board, and Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance welcomed the USDA’s announcement of a $700 million Regenerative Agriculture Pilot Program.
Georgia Grown Farmers Market Map and Farmer Sentiment Weakens
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Ag Commissioner Tyler Harper and Georgia Grown announced the release of the official 2025 Georgia Grown Farmers Market Map, and the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer declined in July as farmer sentiment continued to weaken.
Food For Peace Program and Net Farm Income Continues Decline
The Agribusiness Update
Washington state Republican Dan Newhouse and others, introduce legislation to move the Food for Peace program from the U.S. Agency for International Development to USDA, and last year's forecast showed the two largest consecutive declines in net farm income history, but that could be improving.
Peanut Allergy Breakthrough and Net Farm Income Continues Decline
The Agribusiness Update
A potential breakthrough for those with peanut allergies, and last year's forecast showed the two largest consecutive declines in net farm income history, but that could be improving.
AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act Advances and Rock the Crop Sweepstakes
The Agribusiness Update
Lawmakers recently advanced the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act out of a subcommittee, and this year marks the third Firestone Ag sweepstakes, but it will be the first open exclusively for chapters of the National FFA Organization.
California Drought Funding and October Beef Exports Increase
The Agribusiness Update
California water officials allocate millions to help drought-stricken communities, and October beef exports increase.
2023 Ag Exports Take Hit and USDA Meat/Poultry Grants
The Agribusiness Update
American ag exports may take a hit for the 2023 fiscal year, and USDA announces additional $21.9 million for meat and poultry grant program.
Ocean Shipping Reform Act and Release of Strategic Oil Reserves
The Agribusiness Update
Senate passes Ocean Shipping Reform Act in response to port congestion, and farm and renewable fuel supporters are not happy after the President allows release of petroleum from strategic oil reserves.
Kentucky Ag Relief Fund and Dairy Checkoff Helps Foodservices
The Agribusiness Update
The Kentucky Farm Bureau Education Foundation brings Kentucky Ag Relief Fund to help those impacted by recent tornadoes, and despite COVID Dairy Checkoff continues helping foodservice partners grow sales of dairy foods.
House Ag Chair on Build Back Better and Vax Mandate Won't Shutter FSA
The Agribusiness Update
House Ag Chair David Scott urges House and Senate leaders to preserve Build Back Better Act, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says vaccine mandate will not cause Farm Service Agency offices to shut down or cut hours.
Thieves Use Drones in California and Cosmic Crisp Volume Soars
The Agribusiness Update
Thieves in California using drones to find and steal farm equipment, and Cosmic Crisp volume and sales climbing quickly.
USDA $5.5-million for Florida Pest Detection and Federal Water Infrastructure Package
The Agribusiness Update
USDA allocates $5.5-million for pest detection and surveillance, and Western State push for water infrastructure funding in future packages.
FDA-USDA Meeting and Dairy Sugar Reduction Research
The Agribusiness Update
FDA and USDA to hold meeting next month on cell cultured, or lab-grown meat.
Farm Bureau Talks Grizzlies Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Washington Farm Bureau Calls on Federal Agencies to Stop Plan to Move Grizzly Bears to North Cascades.
Regional Wolf Flexibility
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ranchers, county commissioners and lawmakers testify about the extreme disproportionate impact that wolves are having in Northeast Washington.
Wolf Kill & Acre Reallocation
Northwest Report
You have the opportunity to change your base acres to reflect your current operation...a second tagged wolf has been legally killed in Oregon and Lacy talks about National Ag Day.
Virtual Fencing
Food Forethought
Dean Anderson has been called the "cow whisperer" at times by fellow scientists.