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'24 Apple Person of the Year Nominations and Lab-Grown Meat Opposition
The Agribusiness Update
The Packer is calling for nominations for the 2024 Apple Person of the Year, and new polling finds a majority of Republicans, Democrats, AND Independents support legislation mandating "lab-grown meat" labeling and other restrictions.
Georgia Peanut Commission Nominations and American Ag Exports Down
The Agribusiness Update
Nominations for two board positions on the Georgia Peanut Commission coming up, and America’s ag exports in fiscal year 2024 are projected to be down $2.5 billion from the August forecast.
Southern Acreage Estimates and Farm Dog of the Year Contest
The Agribusiness Update
USDA is out with the latest crop acreage estimates for the Southern Region, and American Farm Bureau Federation's Farm Dog of the Year contest.
Southern Rust in Georgia Corn and Smithfield Foods to Shut California Plant
The Agribusiness Update
Southern rust has been confirmed on two South Georgia corn fields, and Smithfield Foods announces plan to shut down all harvest and processing operations at Vernon, California plant.
Is a Bumblebee a Fish and Smithfield Shutting California Operations
The Agribusiness Update
California appellate ruling protects bumblebees as fish, and Smithfield Foods shutting harvest and processing operations in California.
Food Price Inflation Varies and Ag Committee Chair Scott Wins
The Agribusiness Update
Inflation of retail food prices varies by region, and House Ag Committee Chair David Scott wins nomination for 11th term in Georgia election.
Florida CARES Nominations and Fuel Prices Remain Steady
The Agribusiness Update
The Florida Farm Bureau is accepting applications for the 2022 CARES award, and fuel prices relatively unchanged over past week.
Tractor-Combine Sales Higher and Bonnie Approved as USDA Undersecretary
The Agribusiness Update
Tractor and combine sales move higher, and Robert Bonnie approved as new USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation.
New BLM Director Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse talks about the "controversial" confirmation of Tracy Stone-Manning to lead the Bureau of Land Management.
New BLM Director Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse talks about the "controversial" confirmation of Tracy Stone-Manning to lead the Bureau of Land Management.
E15 Rule Overturned and 2021 Apple Man/Woman of the Year
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. Circuit Court overturns 2019 rule permitting year-round E15, and nominations for 2021 Apple Man or Woman of the Year due July 30th.
Georgia Crop Acreage Higher and E15 Rule Overturned
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia crops acreage for corn, cotton, peanuts and soybeans higher in 2021, and U.S. Court of Appeal overturns 2019 E15 year-round sales rule.
Retail Produce Sales Mixed and Roundup Award Upheld
The Agribusiness Update
Retail produce sales are up from March but down from last year, and federal judge upholds $25-million award for California man who claims Roundup caused his cancer.
Alfafarmers take AFBF Award and Georgia Blueberry Commission Seat
The Agribusiness Update
Alabama Farmers Federation scores impressive awards at AFBF virtual convention, and there's an open seat on the Georgia Blueberry Commission ... if you're interested.
NPPC Applauds Regan for EPA Admin and Tyson Fires 7 for COVID Betting
The Agribusiness Update
The National Pork Producers Council applauds the nomination of Michael Regan for EPA Administrator, and Tyson Foods fires seven manager linked to COVID wagering.
Vilsack Nomination Pt 3
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse talks about his reaction to the nomination of Tom Vilsack for Ag Secretary.
Vilsack Nomination Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse talks about his reaction to the nomination of Tom Vilsack for Ag Secretary.
McCall Elected GFB President and Beef Recovery Better Than Others
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Farm Bureau members elect Tom McCall as president, and NCBA says beef recovery better than competitors.
Vilsack Nomination Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse talks about his reaction to the nomination of Tom Vilsack for Ag Secretary.
Apple Grower of the Year Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Apple Grower of the Year deadline for nominations is Sunday, May 16th.