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Fresh Pear Committee Nominees and Texas Court Halts Corporate Transparency Act
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA is seeking nominees for positions on the Fresh Pear Committee to fill two grower member and four handler member seats, and a Texas federal court halted the implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act’s beneficial ownership reporting requirements.
Farm Credit Merger in Florida and Georgia and Texas Court Halts Corporate Transparency Act
The Agribusiness Update
Farm Credit of Central Florida and Southwest Georgia Farm Credit have announced unanimous agreement to merger, and a Texas federal court halted the implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act’s beneficial ownership reporting requirements.
Beef Exports Higher and Pesticide Labeling Request
The Agribusiness Update
June exports of U.S. beef reached the highest value in nearly two years, and a coalition of attorneys general is urging the EPA to implement a new rule that would create uniform labeling requirements on all pesticide products.
California Water Quality Regulations and Farmer Sentiment Rebounds
The Agribusiness Update
California winegrape growers worry proposed water-quality regulations for waste discharge requirements for vineyards are burdensome, costly and duplicate work by growers already using sustainability certification programs.
California Water Quality Regulations and Farmer Sentiment Rebounds
The Agribusiness Update
California winegrape growers worry about proposed water-quality regulations for waste discharge requirements for vineyards, and farmer sentiment rebounded in June as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose 17 points.
Georgia Logging Requirements and Invest in Rural America Act
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia logging registration requirements, and Invest in Rural America Act introduced in House of Representatives.
Biden's Ag Trade MIA
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The former head of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Don Schiefelbein says the Biden Administration is “missing in action” on trade.
Pesticide Application Improvements and Consumers Expect to Pay More
The Agribusiness Update
The EPA announced proposed improvements and modernizations to the Pesticide application Exclusion Zone requirements, and a new survey shows consumers expect to pay more for groceries this year.
California Ranchers Protect Grazing and Poultry Marketing Disclosure Requirements
The Agribusiness Update
California ranchers partner up to protect grazing for livestock, and Ag groups react to USDA's Poultry Marketing Disclosure requirements.
Southeast Region Ag Labor Numbers and Poultry Marketing Disclosure Requirements
The Agribusiness Update
The numbers are out for the number of ag workers hired for a week in April, and ag groups respond to USDA's poultry marketing disclosure requirements.
California Ranchers Hope for Rain and Biofuel Groups Call for Expansion
The Agribusiness Update
The next few weeks may be crunch time for California ranchers who hope for rain in their pastures, and biofuel groups call on President to expand access to blended biofuels.
Prop 12 Impact on 4-H and Vilsack on Next Farm Bill
The Agribusiness Update
California's Proposition 12 housing requirements don't apply to 4-H programs and exhibitions, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says he's ready to get started on next Farm Bill.
EPA plan to Delay RFS Requirements Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Oil refiners are unhappy with EPA's plan to delay biofuel blending requirements according to RFA chief Geoff Cooper.
EPA plan to Delay RFS Requirements Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Oil refiners are unhappy with EPA's plan to delay biofuel blending requirements according to RFA chief Geoff Cooper.
Hours Extended for Long Haul Drivers and Hurricane Ida Food Packages
The Agribusiness Update
Exemption extended for hours-of-service for livestock haulers, and USDA foods available for Louisiana families impacted by Hurricane Ida.
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.
Harvest & COVID Changes Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Washington State Tree Fruit Association president Jon DeVaney tells us what the CDC's mask and social distancing changes could mean for vaccinated workers.
Harvest & COVID Changes Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Washington State Tree Fruit Association president Jon DeVaney tells us what the CDC's mask and social distancing changes could mean for vaccinated workers.
Florida Tomato Handling and U.S. Potato Victory in Mexico
The Agribusiness Update
USDA withdraws proposed handling requirements for Florida tomatoes, and NPC cheers as Mexico's Supreme Court overturns ruling preventing import of fresh U.S. Potatoes.
Transparency in the Cattle Markets and Carbon Sequestration Offers
The Agribusiness Update
American Farm Bureau Federation is calling for transparency in Cattle Markets, and a warning for farmers to use caution when considering carbon sequestration offers.