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Kicking the Rail Strike Can to December 9
Southeast Regional Ag News
President Biden consulted with his cabinet on Monday, and after the meeting is calling on Congress to step in.
Dramatic Rail Storyline Emphasizes Supply Chain Vulnerability
Southeast Regional Ag News
A tentative agreement announced Thursday looks likely to head off a strike that would have brought freight trains across the U.S. to a screeching halt. However, the entire storyline showcases with a glaring spotlight how fragile the nation’s supply chain really is.
Unions Respond to PEB Rail Recommendations
Southeast Regional Ag News
According to FreightWaves.com, we are now hearing from union members who say that that board simply chose to kick the can down the road.
U.S.-Taiwan Trade Negotiations Advance and Colorado River States Conservation
The Agribusiness Update
U.S.-Taiwan trade negotiations move forward, and Colorado River states told to conserve water.
West Coast Port Negotiations and Farm Dog of the Year Contest
The Agribusiness Update
Negotiations continue on a new labor contract for workers at West Coast Ports, and the American Farm Bureau Federation's Farm Dog of the Year contest.
U.K. Trade Mission
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
USDA Under Secretary Jewel Bronaugh believes the recently completed trade mission to the U.K. will lead to a free trade deal with Great Britain.
USTR Meets with U.K. Counterpart and Fuel Prices Up
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai met with her U.K. counterpart to discuss trade, and fuel prices move up for first time in a month.
Potatoes To Mexico Delayed Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles breaks down the problems delaying U.S. potato access to the Mexican market just months after a trade agreement was reached.
Potatoes To Mexico Delayed Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles breaks down the problems delaying U.S. potato access to the Mexican market just months after a trade agreement was reached.
Sierra Nevada Snowpack Down and USDA Plans More Trade Missions
The Agribusiness Update
Sierra Nevada snowpack drops from 160% of normal to just 60% in two months, and USDA is planning more in-person trade missions.
Deere Says No Third Offer and Biofuel Groups Like Build Back Better
The Agribusiness Update
A Jon Deere spokesman says there will be no third offer for union workers, and biofuel companies like Growth Energy like the $1-billion for biofuels infrastructure in the Build Back Better budget.
Ag Behind Pace for 2050 Productivity and Brazil Halts China Beef Production
The Agribusiness Update
A new report shows agriculture is behind pace to meet productivity needs for 2050, and Brazil halts beef production for China.
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.
USDA-EPA-FDA Renew Agreement and U.K. Leaves E.U. January 1
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA, EPA, and FDA renew Winning on Reducing Food Waste Initiative, and as U.K. prepares to leave E.U. January 1st calls heard to speed up trade talks.
Sonny Perdue Looks Back Pt 3
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Sonny Perdue looks back on a challenging four years as Secretary of Agriculture.
Sonny Perdue Looks Back Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Sonny Perdue looks back on a challenging four years as Secretary of Agriculture.
U.S.-U.K. Trade Negotiations and Senate Focus on COVID Relief
The Agribusiness Update
The U.S. and U.K. close round five of trade negotiations with hope for a deal, and Senate majority leaders have hope for a COVID relief package before year end.
US-Kenya Trade Talks Delayed and AFBF Applauds HEALS Act
The Agribusiness Update
Trade talks between the U.S. and Kenya have been paused while COVID exposure investigated, and American Farm Bureau Federation applauds HEALS Act.
US-Kenya Trade Talks Delayed and AFBF Applauds HEALS Act
The Agribusiness Update
Trade talks between the U.S. and Kenya have been paused while COVID exposure investigated, and American Farm Bureau Federation applauds HEALS Act.
Florida Citrus Harvest Over and U.S.-Kenya Trade Talks Delayed
The Agribusiness Update
Florida citrus harvest has ended and we have the numbers, and U.S.-Kenya trade talks paused due to possible COVID exposure.