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Florida Farmer of the Year Finalists and Chinese Soybean Purchases Surge
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Farm Bureau has named the finalists for its 2027 Florida Farmer of the Year award, and Chinese purchases helped drive a sharp increase in U.S. soybean export sales during the latest reporting week.
Pause in USDA Relocations and Chinese Soybean Purchases Surge
The Agribusiness Update
A federal judge in California has extended a temporary pause on USDA employee relocations while considering whether to block the moves indefinitely, and Chinese purchases helped drive a sharp increase in U.S. soybean export sales during the latest reporting week.
Cal Farm Bureau in D.C. and Railroad Staffing Shortages
The Agribusiness Update
The California Farm Bureau board and members were in Washington, D.C., meeting with lawmakers to advocate on issues including passing the 2024 Farm Bill, and Senator Tammy Baldwin, of Wisconsin, called on the six Class One railroads to address severe staffing shortages.
Comeback for Georgia Peaches and Railroad Staffing Shortages
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Peaches are poised to kick off an unprecedented run through produce departments and farmer’s markets, and Senator Tammy Baldwin, of Wisconsin, called on the six Class One railroads to address severe staffing shortages.
Rail Strike Update
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The President sends mixed messages as the ag community waits to see if a railroad strike can be averted, something that could cripple production nationwide.
Transportation Study at WSU Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
WSU Study looks at prioritizing nation wide transportation infrastructure projects to help agriculture.
Transportation Study at WSU Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
WSU Study looks at prioritizing nation wide transportation infrastructure projects to help agriculture.
Inslee Vetoes Small Rail Bill Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Governor Inslee vetoes job-creation bill that flew through both legislative chambers and would have benefited rural areas.
10-25 NWR Railroads and agriculture
Northwest Report
Railroads, in so many ways, can be thought of as a lifeline for agriculture between bringing in inputs and shipping out product.
Freight Delays Cost Washington Jobs
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Freight rail congestion impacting the shipment of goods nationwide and forcing some state ag shippers out of business.
Increasing Export Capacity
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Washington agriculture is an export dependent industry that needs to be able to keep product moving to market.