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USDA Watershed Projects in North Carolina and ASF Vaccine Tested
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announces funding for watershed infrastructure projects in North Carolina, and African Swine Fever vaccine passes first round of tests.
NEPA Opposition
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The American Farm Bureau and National Cattlemen's Association are voicing their concerns about the Biden Administration's final phase 1 revisions to the National Environmental Policy Act, or NEPA.
Fertilizer Prices Soar and USDA Helps Hog Producers
The Agribusiness Update
Fertilizer prices continue to skyrocket, and USDA program helps hog producers.
California Christmas Tree Demand and Withdrawal of Horse Protection Act
The Agribusiness Update
Demand is strong for Christmas trees in California, and USDA announces withdrawal of Horse Protection Act regulations.
Cotton Panic over Omicron and Withdrawal of Horse Protection Act
The Agribusiness Update
Uncertainty and panic over the Omicron variant causes the cotton market prices to drop significantly in recent weeks, and USDA announces withdrawal of 2016 proposed rule amending the Horse Protection Act regulations.
BBB for California Water Projects and National Ag Day March 22nd
The Agribusiness Update
Build Back Better plan could benefit some California water projects, and National Ag Day set for March 22nd.
White House on Supply Chain and Cattle Fairness Bill Lacking
The Agribusiness Update
A White House "fact sheet" says the bipartisan infrastructure deal WILL improve the supply chain, and the North American Meat Institute says the Grassley-Fischer bill to improve fairness in the cattle market ignores analysis from the nation's leading ag economists.
UPSIDE Foods on Cultivated Meats and More Supply Chain Concerns
The Agribusiness Update
UPSIDE Foods is taking the next step in bringing cultivated meats to consumers in their new facility, and more Ag Groups expressing concerns over supply chain woes.
Repealing the Renewable Fuel Standard and Thanksgiving Dinner Prices
The Agribusiness Update
Democrats introduce legislation to repeal the Renewable Fuel Standard, and the price of Thanksgiving dinner could be a lot higher this year.
House Ag Chair on Build Back Better and Vax Mandate Won't Shutter FSA
The Agribusiness Update
House Ag Chair David Scott urges House and Senate leaders to preserve Build Back Better Act, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says vaccine mandate will not cause Farm Service Agency offices to shut down or cut hours.
Ag Exports to Soar in 2022 and Farm Loan Limits Raised October 1st
The Agribusiness Update
USDA's Economic Research Service projects record highs in agricultural exports in 2022, and Farm Loan limits are higher as of October 1st.
USDA Invests in Natural Resources and Restaurant Equipment Challenges
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA will invest $75-million in natural resource projects, and restaurants now facing supply chain challenges obtaining equipment.
Southeast Produce Council to Meet in Orlando and Restaurant Equipment Challenges
The Agribusiness Update
One good meeting leads to another as Southeast Produce Council plans Southern Exposure meeting for March in Orlando, and Restaurants now facing supply chain challenges obtaining kitchen equipment.
Farm Income Increase
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
USDA projects farm income for fiscal year 2021 to be up 19.5%.
Infrastructure Bill to Aid Water Woes and AFBF on EPA's Chlorpyrifos Decision
The Agribusiness Update
The Senate passed infrastructure bill could help water projects in the West, and AFBF president Zippy Duvall is not pleased with the EPA's decision to revoke all tolerance of the pesticide chlorpyrifos.
Research WA Wine Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
The Washington State Wine Commission provides, for the 5th straight year, over a million dollars for grape and wine research.
Research WA Wine Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
The Washington State Wine Commission provides, for the 5th straight year, over a million dollars for grape and wine research.
California Almond Acreage and Potato Victory in Mexico
The Agribusiness Update
California almond acreage for 2020 is up from 2019, and NPC applauds Mexican Supreme Court that overturns ruling allowing U.S. fresh potato imports.
Beef-Pork Exports Down and 4-H Applauds Broadband Infrastructure
The Agribusiness Update
February exports of U.S. beef and pork remained below last year's rapid pace, and National 4-H applauds Biden's Build Back Better plan that includes rural broadband.
Washington Wine Grape Crop Report and Ag Resilient Amid COVID
The Agribusiness Update
Washington state's wine grape crop may be smaller in 2020 but quality is high, and farmers report resilient food system amid pandemic.