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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.
Expanding Milk Options and Federal Grazing Policy Dispute
The Agribusiness Update
The National Milk Producers Federation praised a new USDA interim final rule expanding milk options in federal child nutrition programs, and dispute is growing over federal grazing policy in western states as environmental groups prepare legal challenges.
AEWR Recalculation
Fruit Grower Report
The Trump Administration’s revised Adverse Effect Wage Rate calculations are being praised by many in agriculture as the common-sense approach they’d been waiting for, now being tied to a less arbitrary standard.
U.S.-Mexico Water Treaty and Tractor Sales Down
The Agribusiness Update
The U.S. and Mexico reached an understanding on meeting the current water obligations of American farmers and ranchers and for Mexico to repay the water deficit in Texas as part of the 1944 Water Treaty, and November sales of ag tractors in the U.S. dropped almost 20%, while combine sales fell 35% compared to last November.
JBS Plant Closing in LA and Dietary Guidelines
The Agribusiness Update
JBS announced plans to close one of its facilities outside of Los Angeles, and every five years, the Dietary Guidelines are updated, based on current recommendations from a scientific advisory committee.
Florida Farm Bureau Praises Bridge Aid and Dietary Guidelines
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Farm Bureau Federation President Jeb Smith commented on the USDA’s announcement to provide $12 billion in economic relief to America’s farmers and ranchers, and the Dietary Guidelines are updated, based on current recommendations from a scientific advisory committee.
JBS Plant Closing in LA and Dietary Guidelines
The Agribusiness Update
JBS announced plans to close one of its facilities outside of Los Angeles, and every five years, and the Dietary Guidelines are updated, based on current recommendations from a scientific advisory committee.
Georgia Praises H-2A Reform and Financial Assistance for Ag on Hold
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Ag Commissioner Tyler Harper is praising the Trump Administration’s proposed changes to the H-2A Visa Program that will save Georgia farmers millions in labor costs, and the administration won’t move forward on financial assistance for producers until the government shutdown ends.
California Farmland Values Drop and Off-Farm Income Keeps Farms Running
The Agribusiness Update
The value of some California farmland declined from 2023 to 24, and for most U.S. farm households, off-farm jobs help keep their operations running.
California Water Allocation and Plant-based Meat Sales Plummet
The Agribusiness Update
California farmers who irrigate with water from the Central Valley Project say they’re thankful for last month’s 35% water allocation, and plant-based meat was viewed as a major disruptor of the meat industry and would soon displace animal protein.
Hurricane Helene Relief and Plant-based Meat Sales Plummet
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins pledged last week that tens of billions in aid for victims of Hurricane Helene should start flowing soon, and plant-based meat was viewed as a major disruptor of the meat industry and would soon displace animal protein.
GA Ag Commissioner Praises Bird Flu Plan and NASDA Wants Fix for Ag Labor
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Ag Commissioner Tyler J Harper praised Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins’ 5-point plan to combat avian influenza, and the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture called on Congress to develop comprehensive strategies to address agricultural labor challenges and border security.
Ag Secretary-Starling Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ray Starling, who served as chief of staff to Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue in the previous Trump administration, and as Trump's principal ag advisor, has nothing but high praise for new Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins.
Ag Secretary-Starling Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ray Starling, who served as chief of staff to Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue in the previous Trump administration, and as Trump's principal ag advisor, has nothing but high praise for new Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins.
WSU on Temps for Apples and Pears and Rules to Prevent Organic Fraud
The Agribusiness Update
WSU scientists will lead nationwide research addressing the impact of extreme temperatures on apple and pear crops, and new rules to prevent organic fraud have been praised by organic farmers for helping to protect the organic label.
Georgia National Fair and Rules to Prevent Organic Fraud
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter is alive as hundreds of thousands of guests’ flock to Perry to celebrate the 35th Annual Georgia National Fair, and new rules to prevent organic fraud have been praised by organic farmers for helping to protect the organic label.
UK Drops Almond Tariffs and American Trade Deficit Highest in a Year
The Agribusiness Update
The Almond Board of California is praising the United Kingdom’s announcement that it will suspend tariffs on raw kernel and in-shell almonds, and America's trade deficit reached $68.9 billion, the highest disparity in almost a year.
UK Drops Almond Tariffs and American Trade Deficit Highest in a Year
The Agribusiness Update
The Almond Board of California is praising the United Kingdom’s announcement that it will suspend tariffs on raw kernel and in-shell almonds, and America's trade deficit reached $68.9 billion, the highest disparity in almost a year.
Oregon Wolves to Colorado and Year-Round E15 Advances
The Agribusiness Update
After three years and dozens of public hearing disagreements, a handful of wolves from Oregon have been airlifted to Colorado and released, and EPA decision praised that advances the request to allow the year-round sales of E15.
Oregon Wolves to Colorado and Year-Round E15 Advances
The Agribusiness Update
After three years and dozens of public hearing disagreements, a handful of wolves from Oregon have been airlifted to Colorado and released, and EPA decision praised that advances the request to allow the year-round sales of E15.