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November Red Meat Production Down and USDA Milk Testing Grows
The Agribusiness Update
USDA says red meat production fell year over year in November as cattle and hog slaughter both declined, and the USDA announced another round of states coming on board with the National Milk Testing Strategy launched December 6.
November Red Meat Production Down and USDA Milk Testing Grows
The Agribusiness Update
USDA says red meat production fell year over year in November as cattle and hog slaughter both declined, and the USDA announced another round of states coming on board with the National Milk Testing Strategy launched December 6.
NACD Wants to Be a Part of New Land Use Rule
Line on Agriculture
The Bureau of Land Management is making some land use rule updates and the National Association of Conservation Districts wants conservation districts to be considered when it comes to land restoration.
Cal Farm Bureau in D.C. and Railroad Staffing Shortages
The Agribusiness Update
The California Farm Bureau board and members were in Washington, D.C., meeting with lawmakers to advocate on issues including passing the 2024 Farm Bill, and Senator Tammy Baldwin, of Wisconsin, called on the six Class One railroads to address severe staffing shortages.
Comeback for Georgia Peaches and Railroad Staffing Shortages
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Peaches are poised to kick off an unprecedented run through produce departments and farmer’s markets, and Senator Tammy Baldwin, of Wisconsin, called on the six Class One railroads to address severe staffing shortages.
Corteva Petition Controversy and Severe Spring Weather Possible
The Agribusiness Update
Six major commodity groups sent a letter to the ITC encouraging a NO vote in advancing a petition from Corteva Agribusiness, and forecasters say the spring severe weather season may quickly shift into high gear with favorable tornado conditions over the next few weeks.
2022 Third Costliest Weather Disasters and Proposed "Product of USA" Labels
The Agribusiness Update
2022 was the third costliest in terms of damage from weather-related disasters, and USDA proposes new "Product of USA" label claim.
Organic Dairies Hurting and Consumer Prices for Wheat Products Soar
The Agribusiness Update
Skyrocketing production costs have hit the organic dairy industry particularly hard, and consumer prices for wheat-based products are up substantially.
Hurricane Ian Assistance and Consumer Prices for Wheat Products Soar
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Farm Bureau applauds lawmakers for Hurrican Ian assistance, and consumer prices for wheat-based products are up substantially.
Rainstorms Give California Farmers Hope and Farm Bill Hearings Begin
The Agribusiness Update
Recent storms have given parched California farmers some hope of a better water supply in 2023, and Senate farm bill hearings begin.
Rainstorms Give California Farmers Hope and Farm Bill Hearings Begin
The Agribusiness Update
Recent storms have given parched California farmers some hope of a better water supply in 2023, and Senate farm bill hearings begin.
Per-Capita Dairy Consumption Higher and Mexico's GM Corn Ban
The Agribusiness Update
USDA data shows per-capita dairy consumption has emphatic rise, and Mexico's genetically modified corn ban could have huge consequences for U.S. and Mexican economies.
Congress Farm Bill Review and Gas Prices Down Again
The Agribusiness Update
Congress continues its review of next year's Farm Bill, and the National Average gas prices drops below $4.50.
California Water & Irrigation Cuts and Food Production Creates Jobs
The Agribusiness Update
California farmers facing severe cuts in irrigation supplies, and agriculture and food production creates large number of U.S. jobs.
57 Georgia Counties with Drought and Ag Credit Conditions Improve
The Agribusiness Update
57 Georgia counties are experiencing some level or drought, and Ag Credit Conditions improve in the first quarter of 2022.