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California Organic Conversion and USDA Terminates some DEI Awards
The Agribusiness Update
As organic acreage trends lower, California’s goals to combat climate change requires converting 20% of its cropland to organic by 2045, and Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the USDA will terminate more than 145 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion focused awards.
Georgia Peaches to Mexico and USDA Terminates some DEI Awards
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Ag Commissioner announces that Georgia Grown peaches have been exported to Mexico for the first time in 27 years, and Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the USDA will terminate more than 145 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion focused awards.
Mexican Tomato Agreement and U.S. Denies Japan's Tariff Exemption
The Agribusiness Update
Mexican Ag Minister Julio Berdegue reaches agreements with Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins on Mexican tomato imports, and the U.S. has denied Japan’s push for full exemption from both “reciprocal” and country-specific tariffs.
GPC Approves Research Funding and AFBF Thoughts on Tariffs
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Peanut Commission board approves over $764,000 in research funding for the 2025-26 budget year, and American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall worried about economic impact of President Trump's reciprocal tariffs on trading partners.
Inslee Approves Solar Project and USDA Rebuilds Bird Flu Vaccine Stockpile
The Agribusiness Update
In one of his last official acts before Governor Jay Inslee left office, he approved the Wautoma Solar Project proposed for a remote corner of Benton County, and the USDA will begin rebuilding its bird flu vaccine stockpile.
California Budget Hurting Farmers and Mixed Message on Trump Tariffs
The Agribusiness Update
California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass says Governor Gavin Newsom’s budget plan will continue to hurt food producers with fees, taxes and increasing labor costs, and recent reports say President-elect's aides are considering narrowing his tariff plans, but Trump says that's wrong!
Georgia Peanuts for Poultry Feed and Mixed Message on Trump Tariffs
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Peanut Commission will promote peanuts as a poultry feed ingredient at the International Production and Processing Expo in Atlanta, and recent reports say President-elect's aides are considering narrowing his tariff plans, but Trump says that's wrong!
Georgia Peanut Commission Research Funding, and USTR on Foreign Trade Barriers
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The Georgia Peanut Commission approves over $791,000 in research project funding for the 2024-25 research budget year, and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai released the 2024 National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers.
Food Away From Home Spending Up and Farmer Sentiment Improves
The Agribusiness Update
More than a third of U.S. dollars spent on domestically produced food went to foodservice establishments in 2022, and farmer sentiment improved as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer climbed five points.
California Water Resources Project and China Approves U.S. Meat Imports
The Agribusiness Update
The California Department of Water Resources has awarded $11.8 million in funding for two projects promoting agriculture and groundwater conservation, and China has approved 18 U.S. beef companies and 12 U.S. pork outlets for export to China.
National Peanut Butter Month and China Approves U.S. Meat Imports
The Agribusiness Update
November is National Peanut Butter Lovers Month, and high consumption and menu versatility are two reasons to celebrate, and China has approved 18 U.S. beef companies and 12 U.S. pork outlets for export to China.
California Phasing Out Diesel Rigs and USDA on Domestic Organic
The Agribusiness Update
California is set to phase out nearly all diesel trucks in the state over the next two decades, and USDA takes steps to strengthen market for domestic organic goods.
California Phasing Out Diesel Rigs and USDA on Domestic Organic
The Agribusiness Update
California is set to phase out nearly all diesel trucks in the state over the next two decades, and USDA takes steps to strengthen market for domestic organic goods.
Smithfield Closures and USDA Shortage of Technical Service Providers
The Agribusiness Update
Smithfield Foods employee says company plans to close 37 sow farms, and House and Senate members address USDA's shortage of Technical Service Providers.
Smithfield Closures and USDA Shortage of Technical Service Providers
The Agribusiness Update
Smithfield Foods employee says company plans to close 37 sow farms, and House and Senate members address USDA's shortage of Technical Service Providers.
EPA Approves California's Big Rig Plan and Egg Prices Down
The Agribusiness Update
The EPA approves California's plan to phase out big-rig diesel trucks, and the price of eggs are showing signs of recovery with a drop of 11% in March.
EPA Approves California's Big Rig Plan and Egg Prices Down
The Agribusiness Update
The EPA approves California's plan to phase out big-rig diesel trucks, and the price of eggs are showing signs of recovery with a drop of 11% in March.
Georgia Peanut Farm Show & Conference and Restaurant Price Inflation
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Peanut Farm Show & Conference, and Restaurant price inflation hits 39-year high.