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Final Packers and Stockyards Act and AM for Every Vehicle Act Gains Support
The Agribusiness Update
The National Cattlemen's Beef Association responds to USDA's final Packers and Stockyards rule, and the AM for Every Vehicle Act hits the magic number of 218 voting co-sponsors it needs to ensure passage through the House of Representatives.
Modernized ESA Regulations Reinstated and September Wheat Production Unchanged
The Agribusiness Update
Modernized Endangered Species Act regulations will be reinstated after a Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled a district court improperly vacated 2019 revisions, and USDA's September wheat production forecast is unchanged from August.
California Sunflower Concerns and Trevino's USTR Nomination
The Agribusiness Update
California sunflower growers are concerned over impacts from the Russian invasion of Ukraine on industry, and Elaine Trevino dropped as nominee for USTR Ag Negotiator.
Harvest For All Honors and Trevino Dropped from USTR Ag Nomination
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Farm Bureau's Young Farmers & Ranchers receive top honors for donating 30.5 million pounds of fresh produce for hungry Floridians in the Harvest for All program, and Elaine Trevino dropped as nominee for USTR Chief Ag Negotiator.
Tree Spiking Bill Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A bill to protect forestry workers from tree spiking has been introduced in the House of Representatives as head of BLM nominee, Tracy Stone-Manning, gets scrutinized over her past affiliation with environmental groups accused of tree spiking.
Tree Spiking Bill Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A bill to protect forestry workers from tree spiking has been introduced in the House of Representatives as head of BLM nominee, Tracy Stone-Manning, gets scrutinized over her past affiliation with environmental groups accused of tree spiking.
$1-billion for Emergency Food Assistance and AFBF on Undocumented Immigrants
The Agribusiness Update
USDA is investing another $1-billion dollars for the Emergency Food Assistance Program, and American Farm Bureau Federation urges Biden Administration to address surge of undocumented immigrants crossing border.
Peanut Board Nominations and Fresh Apple Inventories Down
The Agribusiness Update
USDA is seeking nominations for National Peanut Board seats, and fresh apple inventory is down.
Supreme Court Nominee and Disaster Recovery Funding
The Agribusiness Update
Supreme Court Nominee Kavanaugh is Ag and WOTUS friendly, and USDA's 2017 Disaster Assistance now available.
Clovis Withdraws Name and EPA Accused of 'Sue and Settle'
The Agribusiness Update
Controversial nominee Sam Clovis withdraws name from consideration for USDA Undersecretary, and Ag Community complains EPA is too quick to settle with environmental groups.
H-2C Program Clears Judiciary and Off-label Dicamba in Arkansas
The Agribusiness Update
House Judiciary approves H-2C guestworker program, and BASF data suggests off-label Dicamba use widespread in Arkansas this year.
Bird Flu Lessons and New Ambassador to India
The Agribusiness Update
Poultry Industry learns hard lessons from recent Bird Flu outbreaks, and Senate meets with Trump nominee for Ambassador to India.
WOTUS Rewrite Moves Forward and NAFTA Needs Quick Action
The Agribusiness Update
WOTUS Rewrite Moves Forward after Formatting Fix, and NAFTA Renegotiation Needs to Move Quickly.
U.S. Beef to Brazil and Trump Nominees This Week
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. Beef Exports Headed Back to Brazil after 14 year absence, and Trump's FDA and Trade Representative nominees up for vote this week.
Roundup Ready Alfalfa Investigation & Commitment To Working On Yakima Basin Funding
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Test being conducted on alfalfa seed for Roundup Ready trait, and nominee for Deputy Secretary of the Interior commits to working on Yakima Basin funding.