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Port of Kalama Rail Expansion and Newsom Urges E15 Approval
The Agribusiness Update
The Federal Railroad Administration announced the Port of Kalama in Washington state was awarded over $26 million for a rail expansion project, and Renewable Fuels Association applauds California Governor Gavin Newsom for directing the state’s Air Resources Board to expedite approval of E15.
Port of Kalama Rail Expansion and Newsom Urges E15 Approval
The Agribusiness Update
The Federal Railroad Administration announced the Port of Kalama in Washington state was awarded over $26 million for a rail expansion project, and Renewable Fuels Association applauds California Governor Gavin Newsom for directing the state’s Air Resources Board to expedite approval of E15.
Ag Economists on Recession and Bicentennial Beer
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Over half of the 70 surveyed in Farm Journal’s Monthly Survey of Ag Economists believe the U.S. agriculture economy is in a recession, and to celebrate 200 years of diplomatic relations between Brazil and the U.S., the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Brazil launched the “Bicentennial Beer”.
WAFLA Name Change and More ReConnect Projects
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For years known as the Washington Farm Labor Association, WAFLA has a new name, now the “Worker and Farmer Labor Association,” and USDA announces nearly $173 million to connect rural residents, farmers, and business owners to high-speed internet.
Hurricane Assistance and More ReConnect Projects
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Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announced additional assistance to help producers impacted by Hurricane Helene in their recovery process, and USDA announces nearly $173 million to connect rural residents, farmers, and business owners to high-speed internet.
Hurricane Assistance and More ReConnect Projects
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announced additional assistance to help producers impacted by Hurricane Helene in their recovery process, and USDA announces nearly $173 million to connect rural residents, farmers, and business owners to high-speed internet.
Hurricane Assistance and More ReConnect Projects
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announced additional assistance to help producers impacted by Hurricane Helene in their recovery process, and USDA announces nearly $173 million to connect rural residents, farmers, and business owners to high-speed internet.
Mormon's Buy Up Farmland and Global Ag Productivity Falling
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The Mormon Church’s real estate arm is spending $289 million to acquire tens of thousands of acres of farmland across eight states, and global agriculture productivity is falling behind the curve according to a new report by Virginia Tech.
Florida's Hurricane Debby Losses and AM Radio for Ever Vehicle Act Passes
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The University of Florida estimates the agricultural production losses Florida experienced during Hurricane Debby at between $93.7 and $263.2 million, and efforts to keep AM radio in the dashboards of American-made vehicles took a step forward in the House.
Judge Blocks H-2A Rule and Politicians and Food Prices
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A federal judge blocked the U.S. Labor Department from enforcing a rule in 17 states that would prevent ag employers from retaliating against workers with H-2A visas for joining unions, and the latest results from survey on whether consumers believe politicians can address high food prices.
Judge Blocks H-2A Rule and Politicians and Food Prices
The Agribusiness Update
A federal judge blocked the U.S. Labor Department from enforcing a rule in 17 states that would prevent ag employers from retaliating against workers with H-2A visas for joining unions, and the latest results from survey on whether consumers believe politicians can address high food prices.
Mexico Changes Course on Corn and Farmer Sentiment Down
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The incoming government in Mexico will discard a goal of the previous administration to reduce yellow corn imports and achieve self-sufficiency in yellow corn production, and farmer sentiment lowered in June with a Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer reading of 105.
Latest WASDE Report and US Pork Exports Value Record
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The February World Agricultural Supply and Demand
Estimates shows the 2023-24 U.S. corn outlook calling for lower food, seed, and industrial use and larger ending stocks, and U.S. pork exports set a value record in 2023.
Read More USDA Invests Renewable Energy and Food Safety for Super Bowl Sunday
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The USDA will invest $207 million in renewable energy and domestic fertilizer projects, and whether delivered or prepared at home, the Food Safety and Inspection Service has plans to protect your Super Bowl Sunday celebration from foodborne illness.
USDA Invests Renewable Energy and Food Safety for Super Bowl Sunday
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA will invest $207 million in renewable energy and domestic fertilizer projects, and whether delivered or prepared at home, the Food Safety and Inspection Service has plans to protect your Super Bowl Sunday celebration from foodborne illness.
Climate Smart Citrus Groves and AFBF Annual Convention
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The California Farm Bureau has received $5 million from the California Department of Food and Ag to implement climate-smart farming practices in citrus groves, and the American Farm Bureau Federation concluded its 2024 Annual Convention setting policy direction for the year.
Climate Smart Citrus Groves and AFBF Annual Convention
The Agribusiness Update
The California Farm Bureau has received $5 million from the California Department of Food and Ag to implement climate-smart farming practices in citrus groves, and the American Farm Bureau Federation concluded its 2024 Annual Convention setting policy direction for the year.
California Braces for Dry Year and SNAP Serves Millions
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California water officials are bracing for another dry year for the Scott and Shasta rivers in Siskiyou County, and USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program served an average of 41.1 million people per month across the country.
Organic Cotton Demand Higher and SNAP Serves Millions
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Organic cotton demand is growing but imports inadequate, and USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program served an average of 41.1 million people per month across the country.
2023 AGH Survey Complete and American Ag Exports Down
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The Washington State Department of Agriculture has completed its annual invasive pest survey season and will begin removing northern giant hornet traps, and America’s ag exports in fiscal year 2024 are projected to be down $2.5 billion from the August forecast.