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Declining Workforce Numbers and Tariff Threats - Mexico and EU
The Agribusiness Update
Declining labor force participation are combining to squeeze the U.S. labor supply, and after weeks of negotiations failed to produce a trade deal, President Trump threatened August 1st tariffs for Mexico and EU.
USDA Preference to Women and Minorities Questioned
California Ag Today
A Texas federal judge has temporarily blocked a USDA disaster relief program from giving preferential funding to women and minority farmers.
Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Lawmakers Message to Automakers
The Agribusiness Update
USDA data shows where socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers tend to be, and over 100 lawmakers send letter to automakers expressing concerns over removal of AM radio in future vehicles.
Pistachio Thief and Racial Discrimination Defeat
The Agribusiness Update
A pistachio thief is caught in California, and racial discrimination relief suffers another defeat with Florida judge.
Florida Citrus Association Budget and Pistachio Thief Caught
The Agribusiness Update
The Florida Citrus Association approves preliminary budget for '21-'22, and California pistachio thief caught in Tulare County.
Warnock Tours Georgia Farms and Gray Wolf Delisting
The Agribusiness Update
Senator Raphael Warnock tours half a dozen farms in Southwest Georgia, and no moves from Biden yet on Trump's Gray Wolf delisting.
USDA on Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Gray Wolf Delisting
The Agribusiness Update
USDA's FSA has $2-million for socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers, and Trump's delisting of gray wolves under Biden Administration.
FLA Avocado Marketing Order and West Coast Produce Expo LIVE
The Agribusiness Update
South Florida avocados has voted to continue their marketing order, and West Coast Produce Expo will be held live, In-Person in May.
Disadvantaged & Veteran Producers and USDA Assists Ethanol Sales
The Agribusiness Update
USDA allocates $19.1-million in grants for Socially Disadvantaged and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers, and $22-million in grants to increase American ethanol and biodiesel sales.
NPPC Hails Foot N' Mouth Vaccine and Citrus Greening Control
The Agribusiness Update
NPPC is hailing the USDA purchase of Foot n Mouth disease vaccine, and University of California research finds citrus greening control.
USDA Funds Vet Farmers and DOL Improves H-2A
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA funding socially disadvantaged veteran farmers, and Dept. of Labor proposes improvements to H-2A program.
Center For Latino Farmers
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Thinking of getting into the faming industry...there's hope.