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Made in USA Labeling Rule and Reviving Farm Bill
The Agribusiness Update
A new USDA labeling rule takes effect Jan. 1, tightening standards for when meat, poultry and egg products may be identified as a product of the United States, and Congressional Republicans plan to revive stalled farm bill negotiations in January.
Farm Workforce Modernization Act in 2025
Fruit Grower Report
U.S. Representative, and new member of the House Ag Committee, Dan Newhouse says he’ll keep pushing for his Farm Workforce Modernization Act in the new session of Congress.
World Ag Expo in California and Cattle Inventory Down 3%
The Agribusiness Update
California's World Ag Expo begins in Tulare County tomorrow, and USDA's January 1 cattle inventory report shows total number of cattle and calves down 3% as expected.
University of Florida Olive Research Grants and Cattle Inventory Down 3%
The Agribusiness Update
Florida could soon become the next olive producing state thanks to University of Florida research grants, and USDA's January 1 cattle inventory report shows total number of cattle and calves down 3% as expected.
World Ag Expo in California and Cattle Inventory Down 3%
The Agribusiness Update
California's World Ag Expo begins in Tulare County tomorrow, and USDA's January 1 cattle inventory report shows total number of cattle and calves down 3% as expected.
Ag Economy Barometer Plummets and Strong Land Prices Continue
The Agribusiness Update
The Purdue University-CME Ag Economy Barometer plummeted in May to the weakest since April 2020, and stronger land prices from late last year have continued into 2022.
Brewers Like Florida Hops and Ag Economy Barometer Plummets
The Agribusiness Update
Brewers like the flavor and aroma of Florida-grown Cascade Hops, and the Purdue University-CME Ag Economy Barometer plummets in May to its weakest reading since April of 2020.
APHIS Celebrates 50 Years and Ag Economy Barometer Dips
The Agribusiness Update
USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, or APHIS, is celebrating 50 years of service, and the Perdue University/CME Ag Economy Barometer dips to a reading of 113, weakest since the start of the pandemic.
Georgia's Cotton Leaf Roll Dwarf Virus and Hurricane Ida Food Packages
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia growers battling Cotton Leaf Roll Dwarf Virus, and USDA offers food packages for Louisiana families impacted by Hurricane Ida.
County Fair Cash Crunch and Beef-Pork Exports Down Slightly
The Agribusiness Update
County fairgrounds are facing a cash crunch amid the pandemic, and Beef and Pork exports off slightly in new year.
ASF Spreading in China and RFA Likes Year-Round E15
The Agribusiness Update
The cases of African Swine Fever in China continues to spread, and RFA welcomes EPA's rule allowing year-round sale of 15% ethanol gas.
Swine Fever in China and Chinese WTO Challenge
The Agribusiness Update
The first case of African Swine Fever has been confirmed in China, and Chinese government files WTO challenge to latest round of U.S. tariffs worth $200-billion.
Texas Refineries Restart and Monsanto Dicamba Reaction
The Agribusiness Update
Texas Petroleum Refiners rebound in wake of Harvey, and Monsanto pushes back on Arkansas Dicamba ban.
Wolf Collared in Skagit County Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The first wolf is captured, collared, and released west of the Cascades in Skagit County.
Riding For Reading
Land & Livestock Report
Junior rodeo has a good outreach to schools while English riding disciplines have often been perceived as elitist Riding for Reading works to change that!
Getting Down to the Grit
Line on Agriculture
Grit magazine/newspaper has been around longer than all of us but it continues to be a source of good information and entertainment.