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California's Prop 12 Delayed and Funding for Rural Internet
The Agribusiness Update
California Ag Department agrees to a six-month extension allowing retailers to continue selling pork that doesn’t comply with Prop 12, and the Department of Commerce allocates funding for reliable high-speed internet
Fourth of July Safety in Florida and Funding for Rural Internet
The Agribusiness Update
Fourth of July safety in Florida, and the Department of Commerce allocates funding for reliable high-speed internet
California Almonds Hopeful for 2023 and Americans Pay More for Vegetables
The Agribusiness Update
California almond growers are hoping for a more prosperous 2023 following a year of drought and water problems, and Americans are paying up to 40% more for vegetables and drought is the big reason why.
California Farmers Bulldoze Crops and Electric Vehicles Lacking AM Radio
The Agribusiness Update
Farmers in California's San Joaquin Valley are being forced to bulldoze healthy nut and citrus trees and grapevines due to water shortages, and many electric vehicles don't come with AM radio and that's a big worry for farm broadcasters.
California Methane Emissions Grants and Thanksgiving Turkey Prices
The Agribusiness Update
The California Department of Food and Agriculture grants will fund research to reduce methane emissions from dairy and livestock operations, and your Thanksgiving turkey is going to cost more this year.
Diesel Supplies/Prices Becoming a Concern Across U.S.
Southeast Regional Ag News
Mike Steenhoek, Executive Director of the Soy Transportation Coalition, says the biggest shortages are in the southeast.
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.
California Produces Despite Drought and NCBA Disappointed in Executive Order
The Agribusiness Update
California farms and ranches boost production despite water shortages and drought, and National Cattlemen's Beef Association expresses disappointment in White House Executive Order that addresses fake meat under same rules as beef.
Ukraine Grain Moving
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ukraine is shipping more grain under a new deal, but is it enough?
CFB President Calls for Ag Support and Biofuel Welcomes IRA
The Agribusiness Update
California Farm Bureau president Jamie Johansson calls on lawmakers to support farmers and ranchers facing water shortages, regulations and rising costs, and Biofuel groups welcome signing of Inflation Reduction Act.
Dairy Sales Climb in June and Oil Prices Lowest in 6 Months
The Agribusiness Update
The sale of dairy products climbed 16% year over year in June, and oil prices drop to the lowest point in almost six months.
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 Tomato Forecast Lower and World Food Prices Drop
The Agribusiness Update
California's tomato forecast is growing smaller thanks to water shortages, and World Food Prices drop in May for the second straight month.
Meat Poultry Special Investigator Condemned and UN talks with Russia about Ports
The Agribusiness Update
The NCBA condemns the Meat and Poultry Special Investigator Act approved by House Ag Committee, and the U.N. talks with Russian about opening Ukraine ports for grain exports.
FSA Vacancies
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse addresses staffing shortages at the USDA's FSA offices around the country.
Mexico & U.S. Dairy Exports and USDA $10-million for Specialty Crops
The Agribusiness Update
Mexico remains largest market for U.S. Dairy Exports, and USDA announces $10-million for 2021 Specialty Crop Multi-State Program.
Pallet Shortage and JBS Pays $11-million in Cyber Attack
The Agribusiness Update
Farmers now coping with shortage of wooden pallets for shipping, and JBS pays $11-million in ransomware cyberattack.