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Farm Credit System Stable and Senate Farm Bill Praised
The Agribusiness Update
The Farm Credit System remains financially sound, but rising credit risk is becoming a concern, and Ag groups praise the Senate Ag Committee’s farm bill for permanently transferring the Food for Peace program to USDA.
Food For Peace Program and Net Farm Income Continues Decline
The Agribusiness Update
Washington state Republican Dan Newhouse and others, introduce legislation to move the Food for Peace program from the U.S. Agency for International Development to USDA, and last year's forecast showed the two largest consecutive declines in net farm income history, but that could be improving.
California Wildfire Proposals and Food for Peace Wheat Donations
The Agribusiness Update
California winegrape grower testifies about the consequences of the fires on rural communities, urging proactive steps like removing wildfire fuels, and Pacific Northwest wheat growers and the U.S. milling industry celebrate latest Food for Peace donation of soft white wheat.
California Wildfire Proposals and Food for Peace Wheat Donations
The Agribusiness Update
California winegrape grower testifies about the consequences of the fires on rural communities, urging proactive steps like removing wildfire fuels, and Pacific Northwest wheat growers and the U.S. milling industry celebrate latest Food for Peace donation of soft white wheat.
Sunbelt Ag Expo in October and Food for Peace Wheat Donations
The Agribusiness Update
The Sunbelt Agricultural Exposition will celebrate its 45th Anniversary show October 17-19, and Pacific Northwest wheat growers and the U.S. milling industry celebrate latest Food for Peace donation of soft white wheat.
Glyphosate Okay in Brazil and Living Billboard in St. Louis
The Agribusiness Update
Judge clears way for glyphosate use in Brazil, and St. Louis drivers enjoy first living billboard covered with live crops.
Nobel Laureates For GMO's
The Agribusiness Update
They are part of a group that includes 100 Nobel Laureates who signed a letter asking that campaigns against products like Golden Rice be abandoned.
Farm Bill Concerns & Farm-To-School Conference
Northwest Report
The Ag Secretary is not happy with where the House farm bill is going...a farm-to-school conference is coming to the Boise area and Lacy talks about switching sides.
Environmentalist For the Future
Food Forethought
Finally, there seems to be an "environmentalist for the future".