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E.U. Tariff Suspension Extended and High Ag Prices Continue in 2024
The Agribusiness Update
USTR Katherine Tai applauds the European Union’s announcement that it’s extending the suspension of tariffs on U.S. goods, and lingering high prices are expected to take a bigger toll on the economy in 2024.
Paraguay Beef Suspension Not Upheld
Line on Agriculture
R-CALF United Stock Growers of America, on of several ag groups not happy with USDA allowing Parguaian Beef imports back into the US.
Tomato Suspension Agreement and June Rural Mainstreet Index
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Tomato Exchange urges Department of Commerce to terminate the 2019 Tomato Suspension Agreement after nearly destroying the U.S. tomato industry, and the June Rural Mainstreet Index went above the threshold for a third-straight month
NCBA on Brazilian Beef
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The National Cattlemen's Beef Association is calling for a ban on the import of Brazilian beef to the U.S. after another delayed report of Mad Cow disease in the South American nation.
Georgia Poultry Restrictions Lifted and U.S. Grain Exports Down Slightly
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Department of Agriculture says the suspension of certain poultry and fowl activities have been lifted, and U.S. grain exports, in all forms, are down slightly from last year.
USTR Asked for Tariff Relief and Cover Crops Increase
The Agribusiness Update
Dozens of farm groups call on USTR Katherine Tai for help with tariffs, and cover crop planting on the increase.
California Avocado Harvest and Avian Influenza Spreading
The Agribusiness Update
California avocado harvest is to be robust, but questions water and input costs are still there, and cases of bird flu are still popping up in Eastern states.
EPA Restricts Crop Protection and Tariffs Cost Ag Billions
The Agribusiness Update
Four Senators tell EPA they're concerned about new restrictions on crop protection, and retaliatory tariffs from other nations cost U.S. agriculture billions.
U.S.-Mexico Tomato Dispute and Pork Production Up
The Agribusiness Update
The argument continues between U.S.-Mexico tomato growers and importers, and pork production is higher thanks to unexpectedly high slaughter rates in China.
Mexican Tomato Suspension and Cal Wine Grape Harvest
The Agribusiness Update
Mexican tomato suspension remains in effect, and California wine grape harvest late but still good.
Mexican Tomato Suspension and Don't Wash Poultry
The Agribusiness Update
Tomato growers from Mexico have reached a suspension agreement with the U.S. Commerce Department, and the health risks of washing or rinsing raw poultry.
AFBF Hails EU Beef Deal and Congress and USMCA
The Agribusiness Update
American Farm Bureau is praising deal reached with EU for U.S. beef exports, and Congress is on recess with USMCA hanging over their heads.
Broetje Orchards Sold
Fruit Grower Report
Broetje Orchards sold to Canadian teachers pension group.
Uzbekistan Lifts U.S. Pork Ban and Ag Risk Coverage Program
The Agribusiness Update
Uzbekistan lifts 3-year ban on U.S. pork, and American Farm Bureau calls for tweak of Risk Coverage Program.
Extremem Overreaction
Food Forethought
Society has gone overboard when it comes to handling minor discipline issues.