Japanese Beetle Treatment and Rural Broadband Improving

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The Washington State Department of Agriculture’s Pest

Program is seeking permission from property owners to treat their yards for Japanese beetle, and Rural Broadband Association released its “2024 Broadband-Internet Availability Survey Report,” capping off a year in which NCTA members made remarkable strides in delivering robust and reliable high-speed connectivity in the most rural parts of the country

American Pecan Board Nominees and Rural Economy Still Uncertain

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The USDA seeks nominees for the American Pecan Promotion Board needed to fill six seats, and while U.S. continues benefiting from solid economic growth, the rural economic outlook remains uncertain.

Climate Adaptation Plan Update and SAF Coalition Growing

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The USDA joined 20 agencies in releasing an updated Climate Adaptation Plan to ensure federal operations are increasingly resilient to climate change impacts, and the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Coalition welcomed ten new organizations into its membership.

H5N1 Vaccine and Renewable Diesel Displaces Biodiesel

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The U.S. and European Union are taking steps to acquire or manufacture H5N1 bird flu vaccines, and renewable diesel has displaced biodiesel in Renewable Fuel Standard volume mandates.

Food For Progress Priority Countries and USCA Praises Product of USA Rule

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The USDA announced the Food for Progress Priority Countries for 2024, and the U.S. Cattlemen's Association calls USDA's final voluntary 'Product of USA' rule a victory.

Final Packers and Stockyards Act and AM for Every Vehicle Act Gains Support

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The National Cattlemen's Beef Association responds to USDA's final Packers and Stockyards rule, and the AM for Every Vehicle Act hits the magic number of 218 voting co-sponsors it needs to ensure passage through the House of Representatives.

Wheat Food Council Social Media Campaign and Vilsack Seeks Dairy to Canada

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Wheat Foods Council launches social media campaign to educate fitness professionals about the benefits of wheat foods in healthy diets, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack seeks "creative" ways to sell more U.S. dairy products in Canada.

Sustainable Aviation Fuel Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack is telling biofuel companies that this is a “make or break moment” and the time is now to make the case for Sustainable Aviation Fuel.

Sustainable Aviation Fuel Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack is telling biofuel companies that this is a “make or break moment” and the time is now to make the case for Sustainable Aviation Fuel.

U.S. Farm Expenditures and Survey Says Farm Bill Unlikely

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USDA releases 2022 Total Farm Production Expenditures summary that are estimated at $452.7 billion, up 15.2%, and for the first time in Purdue University polling, more farmers than not say Congress is UNLIKELY to pass a farm bill this year.

U.S. Farm Expenditures and Survey Says Farm Bill Unlikely

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USDA releases 2022 Total Farm Production Expenditures summary that are estimated at $452.7 billion, up 15.2%, and for the first time in Purdue University polling, more farmers than not say Congress is UNLIKELY to pass a farm bill this year.

Smithfield Closures and USDA Shortage of Technical Service Providers

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Smithfield Foods employee says company plans to close 37 sow farms, and House and Senate members address USDA's shortage of Technical Service Providers.

Smithfield Closures and USDA Shortage of Technical Service Providers

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Smithfield Foods employee says company plans to close 37 sow farms, and House and Senate members address USDA's shortage of Technical Service Providers.

Cargill CEO Expects Food Prices to Drop in 2023 and Black Sea Grain Exports Extended

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Cargill CEO David MacLennan expects food prices to decline in 2023, and Russia extends the Black Sea Grain Export Deal for another 120 days.

Plant-based Meat Demand Off and Gas Prices Higher Again

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Plant-based food is a hot market, but plant-based meat is not, and gas prices up for the third straight week.

FBI Warns of Cyberattacks and Production Drop Forecast for Corn

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The FBI is warning ag cooperatives to be wary of possible cyberattacks, and the International Grains Council is forecasting global corn production to drop this year.

Domestic Fertilizer Boost and Safeguard Changes for Japanese Beef Imports

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The USDA seeks to boost domestic fertilizer production, and Japan lowers safeguards on U.S. Beef Imports.

Planting Decisions and Organic Dairy Growth Slow

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California farmers have planting decisions to make, and organic dairy growth slower than conventional.

Florida Strawberry Season and Organic Dairy Growth Slow

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Florida strawberry season is in full swing, and organic dairy operation growth at slower pace than conventional.

Ag Groups Seek Shipping Reforms and Farmer Sentiment Weakens

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Ag Groups seek Senate consideration of shipping reforms, and Perdue University CME Group Ag Economy Barometer declines.