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Hurricane Disaster Relief & the Lame Duck
Southeast Regional Ag News
Saying the phrase “silver lining” does not feel good, but billions in fresh hurricane disaster aid could come in the lame-duck Congress, offering a possibly even bigger window for farm disaster relief in lieu of a new farm bill or even if there is one.
Mercy Chefs Feed Helene Victims and Helene Impacts Every Crop
The Agribusiness Update
Mercy Chefs, a disaster relief and humanitarian aid organization, is serving hot, chef-prepared meals to the victims, volunteers, and first responders of Hurricane Helene, and floodwaters from Hurricane Helene swamped the Southern U.S., with virtually every commodity impacted.
Legislation Aims to Address 2023 Ag Losses
California Ag Today
Congressmen David G. Valadao (R-CA) and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) have introduced the bipartisan Agriculture Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act after months of collaborative work on agricultural disaster relief.
Emergency Relief Program Deadline and Possible Herbicide Tariffs
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA announced the deadline for commodity and specialty crop producers to apply for the Emergency Relief Program for 2022 natural disaster losses is August 14th, and Commodity groups send letter to Commerce Secretary about possible tariffs on imports of 2,4-D.
USDA Preference to Women and Minorities Questioned
California Ag Today
A Texas federal judge has temporarily blocked a USDA disaster relief program from giving preferential funding to women and minority farmers.
Vine Seed Replacement Crops and Tribal & Native Hawaiian Trade Mission
The Agribusiness Update
Vegetable seed companies have cut back production while Sacramento Valley producers scrambling to find replacement crops, and a first-of-its-kind trade mission in Vancouver, Canada seeks to develop export markets for Tribal and Native Hawaiian businesses and products.
Vine Seed Replacement Crops and Tribal & Native Hawaiian Trade Mission
The Agribusiness Update
Vegetable seed companies have cut back production while Sacramento Valley producers scrambling to find replacement crops, and a first-of-its-kind trade mission in Vancouver, Canada seeks to develop export markets for Tribal and Native Hawaiian businesses and products.
Fresh From Florida Program and Tribal & Native Hawaiian Trade Mission
The Agribusiness Update
The Florida Department of Agriculture is celebrating the growing number of consumers who follow the Fresh From Florida program, and a first-of-its-kind trade mission in Vancouver, Canada seeks to develop export markets for Tribal and Native Hawaiian businesses and products.
Farmer v. U.S. Government
California Ag Today
Farmers are asking a federal court to stop the USDA from what they say is “unconstitutionally and unlawfully funneling disaster and COVID-19 relief funds to certain farmers based on race and gender.”
Apples to India Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
They could not be any happier about once again exporting apples to India, but Washington Apple Commission president Todd Fryhover says growers know there’s still plenty of work left to build back what used to be our number 2 market.
Apples to India Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
They could not be any happier about once again exporting apples to India, but Washington Apple Commission president Todd Fryhover says growers know there’s still plenty of work left to build back what used to be our number 2 market.
Fertilizer Prices Stabilize and Vilsack on Rural Infrastructure Funding
The Agribusiness Update
After sharp spikes in fertilizer prices in 2022, farmers saw some relief last year as prices stabilized, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announced an investment of over $772 million for rural infrastructure projects.
USDA Opens Emergency Relief Program Enrollment
Southeast Regional Ag News
ERP sign-up starts today for producers who experienced losses due to natural disaster in the 2022 calendar year.
USDA Issues $1.75 Billion for Relief and Plant-Based for Students
The Agribusiness Update
USDA begins issuing more than $1.75 billion in emergency relief payments to eligible farmers and livestock producers, and new legislation would give kids plant-based milk option in National School Lunch Program.
Hurricane Relief Fund and Hurricane Idalia Poultry Impact
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Farm Bureau Federation has activated its Hurricane Relief Fund, and in the wake of Hurricane Idalia, the Florida livestock body count is climbing higher, especially in poultry operations.
Disaster Relief Legislation and Expect Higher Orange Juice Prices
The Agribusiness Update
California lawmakers introduce legislation to create permanent disaster relief for farmers who lose crop revenue due to unprecedented climate events, and expect higher orange juice prices in the months ahead.
Know Where You Stand with Disaster Relief
Southeast Regional Ag News
Ever have your farm impacted by a natural disaster? Wish there was something more standard when it comes to disaster relief? It could be on the way.
Disaster Relief for Georgia Counties and India Drops Retaliatory Tariffs
The Agribusiness Update
Disaster relief for six Georgia counties following March storms, and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai announced that, after two years of bilateral negotiations, India has agreed to remove retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods.
Lab-Grown Vs Retail Beef and USDA Emergency Relief Deadline
The Agribusiness Update
Researchers have found that lab-grown or “cultivated” meat’s environmental impact is likely significantly higher than retail beef, and USDA is extending deadlines for the Emergency Relief Program and Pandemic Assistance.
Georgia Beef Assessment and USDA Emergency Relief Deadline
The Agribusiness Update
The next assessment renewal vote by Georgia beef producers runs through June 30, and USDA is extending deadlines for the Emergency Relief Program and Pandemic Assistance.