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RFS Disappointment
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Iowa Senator, and biofuels advocate, Chuck Grassley slams the EPA over recent volume proposals for next year's biodiesel.
FDA Proposes New Ag Water Rules and U.S. Pork Headed to India
The Agribusiness Update
The FDA proposes new rules to safeguard water used in agriculture, and NPPC applauds announcement that U.S. pork will be allowed in India.
Florida Orange Forecast Reduced and U.S. Pork Headed to India
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA reduces forecast for Florida oranges, and NPPC applauds announcement that U.S. pork will be allowed in India.
California Snowpack 160% Above Normal and US Dairy on Canadian Restrictions
The Agribusiness Update
California snowpack is 160% higher than normal in first snow survey of the year, and US Dairy celebrates decision on Canadian restrictions.
Kentucky D-SNAP Benefits and US Dairy Celebrates Canadian Access
The Agribusiness Update
Low-income Kentucky residents recovering from weather extremes may be eligible for USDA's D-SNAP benefits, and US Dairy celebrates decision on access to Canadian market.
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.
California Drought Impact Lessens and AFBF Unhappy with WOTUS Proposal
The Agribusiness Update
Turns out the impact of drought in California may not be as bad as once feared, and American Farm Bureau President no happy with with proposed WOTUS changes.
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.
Dam Removal Study
Fruit Grower Report
State Senator Mark Schoesler says the new plan to study removal of four lower Snake River dams, brought forward by Governor Jay Inslee and Senator Patty Murray, is a waste of time and suspicious.
California Grant Proposals and African Swine Fever Protection
The Agribusiness Update
The California Ag Department is accepting proposals for 2022 grant program, and study finds U.S. well protected against African Swine Fever.
Georgia's Daylight Saving Time Bill and USMEF Spring Confernce
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signs bill making Daylight Saving Time permanent in the state, but must wait for Congress to approve, and U.S. Meat Export Federation's Spring Conference was held virtually and market diversification was one of the big topics.
Near Record Cherry Crop and USMEF Spring Conference
The Agribusiness Update
With cherry harvest about complete in California and about to start in Washington, a near record crop is expected, and U.S. Meat Export Federation holds its Spring Conference virtually and Market Diversification is a major topic of discussion.
Dam Removal Rejection Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Pacific Northwest lawmakers continue to push back on the proposed removal of four dams on the Lower Snake River.
Dam Removal Rejection Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Pacific Northwest lawmakers continue to push back on the proposed removal of four dams on the Lower Snake River.
Georgia Peanut Referendum Reaffirmed and Food Spending Down
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Peanut Commission's referendum gets reaffirmation vote, food spending has rebounded from the pandemic lows but still off the average.
Florida Tomato Handling and U.S. Potato Victory in Mexico
The Agribusiness Update
USDA withdraws proposed handling requirements for Florida tomatoes, and NPC cheers as Mexico's Supreme Court overturns ruling preventing import of fresh U.S. Potatoes.
California Pistachio Production and Colorado Animal-Cruelty Initiative
The Agribusiness Update
Pistachio production in California pumping billions into economy, and beef industry watches Colorado animal-cruelty initiative closely.
Newest Florida Blueberry and Colorado Animal-Cruelty Initiative
The Agribusiness Update
April blueberries are out in Florida where the newest "Sentinel" blueberry debuts, and ranchers keep wary eye on Colorado animal-cruelty initiative.
Dam Removal Simpson Pt 3
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Idaho Republican, Rep. Mike Simpson, the cause of a lot of angst in the battle of the dam removal on the Lower Snake River, explains his stance.