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Timber and Forest Demand Returns and SCOTUS WOTUS Decision
The Agribusiness Update
Timber and forest products predicted to return to typical seasonal demand, and the Supreme Court rules against the EPA in the case Sackett vs. EPA regarding WOTUS Rule.
Weather Challenges in Georgia and SCOTUS WOTUS Decision
The Agribusiness Update
Weather challenges are having an impact on some of the early spring and summer produce in Georgia, and the Supreme Court rules against the EPA in the case Sackett vs. EPA regarding WOTUS Rule.
Potatoes to Japan Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
National Potato Council President Kam Quarles talks about Congress urging Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack to help U.S. Fresh Table Stock Potatoes gain access to the market in Japan.
Potatoes to Japan Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
National Potato Council President Kam Quarles talks about Congress urging Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack to help U.S. Fresh Table Stock Potatoes gain access to the market in Japan.
The Fight Continues for AM Radio
Southeast Regional Ag News
Multiple automobile manufacturers intend to take AM radio out of future vehicles. U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg recently talked about the question of AM radio remaining in the dashboards of American-made vehicles
USTR Trade Talks in the Netherlands and U.S. Beef Exports Down
The Agribusiness Update
USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Ag Affairs leads trade mission to the Netherlands, and U.S. beef exports drop off a bit from previous year.
USTR Trade Talks in the Netherlands and U.S. Beef Exports Down
The Agribusiness Update
USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Ag Affairs leads trade mission to the Netherlands, and U.S. beef exports drop off a bit from previous year.
Crop Protection and EPA
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ag lawmakers are pressing Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack to use his influence to get EPA to preserve use of essential crop protection chemicals.
Florida Congressman Challenges USDA on Performance
Southeast Regional Ag News
At a recent budget hearing, Florida Congressman Scott Franklin pushed Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack on USDA service, saying it’s not what it should be post-pandemic.
WOTUS Suits and New Farm Bill Important to Americans
The Agribusiness Update
Ag groups file challenges to the Biden Administration's latest WOTUS rule, and a new AFBF survey shows reauthorizing the Farm Bill is important to nearly three-quarters of Americans.
Georgia Tops Peanut Production and New Farm Bill Important to Americans
The Agribusiness Update
New USDA data shows Georgia's peanut production outpaces all other states combined, and a new AFBF survey shows reauthorizing the Farm Bill is important to nearly three-quarters of Americans.
WOTUS Suits and New Farm Bill Important to Americans
The Agribusiness Update
Ag groups file challenges to the Biden Administration's latest WOTUS rule, and a new AFBF survey shows reauthorizing the Farm Bill is important to nearly three-quarters of Americans.
U.S. Ag Exports to Mexico and Vilsack Keynote at Commodity Classic
The Agribusiness Update
New USDA data shows Mexico accounted for nearly 14% of all U.S. ag exports between 2018 and 2022, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack will deliver the keynote address at the Commodity Classic in Orlando tomorrow.
US-Mexico Corn Saga Continues
Southeast Regional Ag News
The U.S. Trade Representative’s Office is requesting technical consultations with Mexico regarding its proposed ban on GMO corn imports from the U.S.
Ag Checkoff Reform and NCBA Wants Brazilian Beef Imports Halted
The Agribusiness Update
A bipartisan group of Senators are leading an effort to reform agricultural checkoff program, and the National Cattlemen's Beef Association is calling on Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack to immediately halt U.S. beef imports from Bazil because of another Mad Cow disease outbreak.
H-2A Reform at USDA
Fruit Grower Report
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says he isn't waiting form Congress to fix the problems with the H-2A guest worker program and will start the USDA's own program.
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.
Reactions on Deputy Ag Secretary Resignation and Organic Produce Sales Grow
The Agribusiness Update
Ag groups react following the announcement that Deputy Ag Secretary Jewel Bronaugh will be stepping down, and sales of organic fresh produce jump 3%.
Processed Tomato Incentive and Deputy Ag Secretary Bronagh Steps Down
The Agribusiness Update
Canneries are expected to offer processing tomato growers higher prices to encourage more plantings, and Deputy Ag Secretary Jewel Bronagh announces she will step down.
Florida Farm Bureau at AFBF Convention and Deputy Ag Secretary Bronagh Steps Down
The Agribusiness Update
The FLorida Farm Bureau was well represented at the American Farm Bureau Federation's Annual Convention in Puerto Rice, and Deputy Ag Secretary Jewel Bronagh announces she will step down.