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Organic Impact on Conventional Pesticides and Injunction Over Disaster Relief
The Agribusiness Update
California researchers found organic agriculture can increase pesticide use on nearby conventionally farmed fields, and the USDA’s Forest Service is issuing more than $232 million to the Secure Rural Schools Program.
Injunction Over Disaster Payments and Injunction Over Disaster Relief
The Agribusiness Update
The Southeastern Legal Foundation and the Mountain States Legal Foundation filed a preliminary injunction over disaster payments, and the USDA’s Forest Service is issuing more than $232 million to the Secure Rural Schools Program.
Farm to School Conference and Deere a Hit at Consumer Electronics Show
The Agribusiness Update
The Florida Department of Agriculture will be sharing with famers at the Farm to School conference in Orlando March 6-8, and John Deere showed off its future farmer-focused technology, including radio still playing a big part of the in-cab entertainment system, at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
Discrimination Financial Assistance and Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act
The Agribusiness Update
Farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners who experienced discrimination in USDA farm lending programs before January 2021 may be eligible for assistance, and the National Milk Producers Federation applaud House for passing the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act.
Discrimination Financial Assistance and Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act
The Agribusiness Update
Farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners who experienced discrimination in USDA farm lending programs before January 2021 may be eligible for assistance, and the National Milk Producers Federation applaud House for passing the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act.
Chocolate Milk Amendment
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
An amendment added to the Agricultural Appropriations Act would allow chocolate milk in the nation’s schools.
Unique Agriculture Curriculum In Schools
Line on Agriculture
Director of Food Innovations and Institutional Markets for the National Sorghum Checkoff Program, Lanier Dabruzzi
Whole Milk For Healthy Kids Act and U.S. Cheese Exports Strong
The Agribusiness Update
The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2023 passes out of committee that highlights milk's health benefits and nutrients to young Americans, and the U.S. exported more than 450,000 metric tons of cheese in 2022, valued at approximately $2.3 billion.
Russia-Ukraine Grain Export Deal and Deere Clean Air Act Violations
The Agribusiness Update
Russia and Ukraine sign deal to reopen grain exports, and John Deere accused of violating Clean Air Act.
Vilsack Visits Mexico and NASS Biannual Data User's Meeting
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack visits his counterpart in Mexico, and USDA's NASS to hold its biannual data user's meeting April 19th.
NPPC Applauds ASF Prevention and USDA Schools Assistance
The Agribusiness Update
The National Pork Producers Council is applauding the USDA for African Swine Fever prevention efforts, and USDA dedicates assistance for schools dealing with supply chain challenges.
Georgia Peanuts Learning Journey and NPPC Applauds ASF Work
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Peanut Commission and Georgia Public Broadcasting launch new virtual learning experience called "Georgia Peanuts," and National Pork Producers Council applauds USDA efforts to stop African Swine Fever.
Tractor Sales Higher and Trucking Prices Soar
The Agribusiness Update
Tractor sales move 23% higher last month year-over-year, and Trucking produce is getting more and more expensive in recent weeks.
Meatpacking COVID Numbers and Food Service Changes
The Agribusiness Update
The numbers show meatpacking industry hit hard by COVID infection rates, and changes likely as food service industry rebounds from pandemic challenges.
Farmers to Families Hit 75-million boxes and California Wildfires Ease for Ag
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA's Farmers to Families Food Box Program hits 75-million boxes, and impact of California wildfires eases up on farmers.
School Closures Hit Dairy Demand and Chinese Beef Imports Infected
The Agribusiness Update
Fall school closures continue to impact dairy demand, and a top Chinese importer has suspended imports from some countries after packing house workers become infected with coronavirus.
Potato Acres Low and California Wildfires Threaten Crops
The Agribusiness Update
USDA numbers show lowest Potato acres in a century, and California wildfires threaten crops.
CFAP Aid for Potatoes Pt 3
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles breaks down their request to the USDA to make changes to the USDA's Coronavirus Food Assistance Program to better help the struggling industry.
CFAP Aid for Potatoes Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles breaks down their request to the USDA to make changes to the USDA's Coronavirus Food Assistance Program to better help the struggling industry.
CFAP Aid for Potatoes Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles breaks down their request to the USDA to make changes to the USDA's Coronavirus Food Assistance Program to better help the struggling industry.