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What One State Voter Initiative Could Mean for Rest of Country if Passed
Line on Agriculture
A state voter-approved initiative regarding a slaughterhouse shutdown could have dire impacts for the rest of the country.
California Livestock & Wolves and Drone Swarm Exemption
The Agribusiness Update
Farmers and ranchers gathered in Sacramento recently to advocate on policies impacting agriculture, including financial support for livestock impacted by wolves, and the FAA issued an exemption for “drone-swarm” agriculture for seeding and spraying crops at a fraction of the cost.
California Livestock & Wolves and Drone Swarm Exemption
The Agribusiness Update
Farmers and ranchers gathered in Sacramento recently to advocate on policies impacting agriculture, including financial support for livestock impacted by wolves, and the FAA issued an exemption for “drone-swarm” agriculture for seeding and spraying crops at a fraction of the cost.
Tropical Storm Forecast and Drone Swarm Exemption
The Agribusiness Update
Meteorologists at AccuWeather are warning people and businesses to start preparing now for what could be a busy tropical storm season, and the FAA issued an exemption for “drone-swarm” agriculture for seeding and spraying crops at a fraction of the cost.
California Almond Struggles and December Livestock Outlook Higher
The Agribusiness Update
California almond growers have faced tough economic conditions in recent years as production costs soar and earnings plummet, and USDA’s December Livestock Outlook says higher cow slaughter and heavier-than-assumed carcass weights will offset lower fed cattle slaughter.
Warnock on Federal Disaster Aid and December Livestock Outlook Higher
The Agribusiness Update
Senator Warnock discusses his efforts to secure federal disaster assistance for farmers impacted by these storms, and USDA’s December Livestock Outlook says higher cow slaughter and heavier-than-assumed carcass weights will offset lower fed cattle slaughter.
Cell-Based Fairness
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association CEO says when it comes to cell-based proteins, beef producers want market fairness.
Resurrection of the Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act
Southeast Regional Ag News
Senator Chuck Grassley and a bipartisan group of Senators last week introduced the bipartisan piece of legislation. It has 22 total cosponsors.
Retail Food Prices Higher and Pork Production Up
The Agribusiness Update
Retail food prices are up slightly, and pork production is higher thanks to increased slaughter rates in China.
U.S.-Mexico Tomato Dispute and Pork Production Up
The Agribusiness Update
The argument continues between U.S.-Mexico tomato growers and importers, and pork production is higher thanks to unexpectedly high slaughter rates in China.
Bill to Help Meat Processing Options
California Ag Today
Assembly Bill 888 will allow sheep, goats, and potentially swine producers to sell meat slaughtered on-site.
Farm Workforce Modernization Act Vote and Climate-Smart Agriculture
The Agribusiness Update
A House vote is expected this month on the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, and USDA is looking for public input on Climate-Smart Agriculture.
Bayer Delays Roundup Settlement and Prime Cattle Grades Up
The Agribusiness Update
Bayer delays proposed settlement on Roundup claims, and cattle grading Prime higher during pandemic.
Orgranic Produce Demand and Beef-Pork Exports Down
The Agribusiness Update
Demand for organic produce continues to climb, and exports of U.S. beef and pork trends lower.
Navigable Waters Protection Rule and Kansas Livestock Filming
The Agribusiness Update
The EPA replaces WOTUS rule with Navigable Waters Protection Rule, and Kansas "Ag-Gag" law ruled unconstitutional.
NPPC Campaign for USMCA and Fresh Apples Higher
The Agribusiness Update
National Pork Producers Council campaign for USMCA, and Fresh Market Apples up 15% over November of last year.
Grads Look at Ag Careers and USDA to Kansas City
The Agribusiness Update
It's graduation season with many considering careers in agriculture, and USDA look to move two offices to Kansas City.
Product Of USA label and Chinese Trade Visitors
The Agribusiness Update
Farm groups petition for "Product of USA" labels on U.S. products ONLY, and China's Commerce Ministry to send trade delegation to U.S. in late August.
Tractor Sales Up and Tyson Invests in Disruptive Technologies
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. Tractor Sales Up, and Tyson Foods invests in disruptive technologies.
Proposed Changes to Hog Inspections
Colorado Ag Today
Proposed Changes Include Voluntary Inspections