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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.
Citrus Juice Opportunities and Rollins' Update on Bird Flu Strategy
The Agribusiness Update
California citrus growers might benefit from juice market opportunities, and Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins has provided a progress report on USDA’s five-pronged strategy to combat Bird Flu and lower egg prices.
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.
U.S. Ag Exports Expected to Drop and Torres Small as Deputy Ag Secretary
The Agribusiness Update
USDA projects America's food and ag exports will drop 12% over the next few years, and new Deputy Ag Secretary Xochitl Torres Small draws praise from Senate Ag Chair.
Beef Demand Strong and Biden's Inheritance Tax
The Agribusiness Update
Beef demand continues to be strong as the country appears to see economic reopening, and farmers and ranchers face huge tax hit if Biden's inheritance tax becomes a reality.
Optimism on China and Perdue WOTUS Announcement
The Agribusiness Update
Trade talks with China spark optimism in soybean circles, and Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue praises EPA and Corps of Engineers pledge to repeal and replace WOTUS rule.
EPA Chlorpyrifos Rehearing and NCGA on Farm Bill
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue praises DOJ's call for rehearing of Chlorpyrifos judgement, and National Corn Growers Association calls on Congress to get a Farm Bill done.
Russia Wheat Expansion and USDA's Broadband Grants
The Agribusiness Update
Russian wheat expansion eats into U.S. market share, and USDA accepting grant applications for rural broadband infrastructure.
DACA Fix Adrift and Pence Praise on Nat'l Ag Day
The Agribusiness Update
Legislative DACA solution loses urgency after Supreme Court ruling, and VP Pence praises farmers and ranchers on National Ag Day.
EU Glyphosate Authorization to Appeal and Ag Research Funding
The Agribusiness Update
European Union authorization of Glyphosate falls short - sent to appeals committee, and Ag Research facing funding and recognition crisis.
USPB New Market Opportunity with Potatoes Raise the Bar
Farm of the Future
The new marketing program for school nutrition professionals and students K through 12th grade — Potatoes Raise the Bar — brings new and innovative potato recipes to the generation known as the salad generation which has amazing spending power and a great influence on parents' spending as well.