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H2A Program Continues to Grow and Food Spending Outpaces Food Prices
The Agribusiness Update
The H-2A program continues to grow, allowing eligible U.S. employers a way to hire foreign workers to fill seasonal and temporary labor needs, and USDA says per capita total U.S. food spending outpaces food prices from 2023 to 2024.
Georgia Lawmakers Support BBB and Food Spending Outpaces Food Prices
The Agribusiness Update
Following the passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” major ag groups welcomed its passage which should benefit farmers, and USDA says per capita total U.S. food spending outpaces food prices from 2023 to 2024.
Labor Costs Expected to Rise
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Labor challenges are among some of the most difficult issues facing farmers, especially for those who use the H-2A program.
California State of Emergency and Poll Shows Americans Want E15
The Agribusiness Update
California Governor Gavin Newsom issued a state of emergency in response to a worsening bird flu outbreak that’s affected hundreds of dairy herds, and recent polling for the Renewable Fuels Association shows 69% of registered voters support increasing the availability of E15.
Cotton Leafhopper in Florida and Poll Shows Americans Want E15
The Agribusiness Update
A notorious pest of cotton, okra, and eggplant has now been detected in several Florida counties, and recent polling for the Renewable Fuels Association shows 69% of registered voters support increasing the availability of E15.
July Pork Exports Higher and U.S.-India Resolve Last Dispute
The Agribusiness Update
Building on a robust first half of the year, July pork exports continue to outpace 2022 levels, and Trade Representative Katherine Tai says the U.S. and India resolved their last outstanding dispute at the World Trade Organization.
Ag Checkoff Reform and NCBA Wants Brazilian Beef Imports Halted
The Agribusiness Update
A bipartisan group of Senators are leading an effort to reform agricultural checkoff program, and the National Cattlemen's Beef Association is calling on Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack to immediately halt U.S. beef imports from Bazil because of another Mad Cow disease outbreak.
California-Oregon Border Farmers Dry and Tractor/Combine Sales Down
The Agribusiness Update
Food production along the California-Oregon border will likely suffer this year thanks to federal water cuts, and tractor and combine sales are down for March.
Costs of Crops Outpacing Revenue and EPA's Ban on Chlorpyrifos Upheld
The Agribusiness Update
The cost of growing crops could outpace revenue for many farmers this year, and a federal judge denies two stays of the EPA's ban on chlorpyrifos.
Chinese Soybean Demand and U.S.-Korea Ag Trade
The Agribusiness Update
Chinese demand for soybeans could outpace supply, and farm groups welcome U.S.-South Korea trade deal.