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California Avocado Board and New Tariffs on Brazil
The Agribusiness Update
The California Avocado Commission Board of Directors is seeking candidates for its alternate public member position, and the Trump administration announced new 25% tariffs on a range of Brazilian imports.
Fertilizer Fix and Farm Support Programs
The Agribusiness Update
Reuters reports that the Trump administration is seeking other sources of fertilizer amid the ongoing Iran war's shipping constraints, and Federal farm support programs are playing an increasingly central role as American producers navigate economic uncertainty, high costs and weak prices.
H5N1 Vaccine and Renewable Diesel Displaces Biodiesel
The Agribusiness Update
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.
Final Packers and Stockyards Act and AM for Every Vehicle Act Gains Support
The Agribusiness Update
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.
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.
Plant-based Meat Demand Off and Gas Prices Higher Again
The Agribusiness Update
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
The Agribusiness Update
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.
Planting Decisions and Organic Dairy Growth Slow
The Agribusiness Update
California farmers have planting decisions to make, and organic dairy growth slower than conventional.
Florida Strawberry Season and Organic Dairy Growth Slow
The Agribusiness Update
Florida strawberry season is in full swing, and organic dairy operation growth at slower pace than conventional.
White House on Supply Chain and Cattle Fairness Bill Lacking
The Agribusiness Update
A White House "fact sheet" says the bipartisan infrastructure deal WILL improve the supply chain, and the North American Meat Institute says the Grassley-Fischer bill to improve fairness in the cattle market ignores analysis from the nation's leading ag economists.
Border Crossings
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Farm Bureau's in Southern Border States are looking for help as their farmers and ranchers deal with safety concerns regarding the rise in illegal border crossings.
Peanut Board Nominations and Fresh Apple Inventories Down
The Agribusiness Update
USDA is seeking nominations for National Peanut Board seats, and fresh apple inventory is down.
Fresh Vegetable Consumption Higher and Drought Worries
The Agribusiness Update
USDA says fresh vegetable consumption was higher in 2020, and Nutrien Atmospheric Scientist worries about drought conditions in Western U.S.
Fresh Vegetable Consumption Higher and Drought Worries
The Agribusiness Update
USDA says fresh vegetable consumption was higher in 2020, and Nutrien Atmospheric Scientist worries about drought conditions in Western U.S.
Food System Resilient and USDA-NASA Partnership
The Agribusiness Update
Our food system proven resilient amid pandemic, and USDA and NASA strengthen partnership on space-based assets benefitting life on Earth.
Georgia Rep Seeks House Ag Chair and Small & Large Dairy Costs
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Representative David Scott is seeking House Ag Committee Chairman post, and USDA data shows two-fold difference in economic cost of producing milk between largest and smallest dairies.
Job Seeking Strategies
Line on Agriculture
There is so much information on executive job search today it can be confusing to decipher what is true and what is false.