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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.
UGA & Southern Sustainable Ag Research and More AM Radio Concerns
The Agribusiness Update
The University of Georgia will continue to serve as host institution for the Southern Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program, and more lawmakers are expressing their concerns over word that automakers will be leaving AM radio out of future vehicles.
Wolf Drones Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
USDA researchers in Southern Oregon are using drones to see if they can chase wolves away that are attacking cattle.
Wolf Drones Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
USDA researchers in Southern Oregon are using drones to see if they can chase wolves away that are attacking cattle.
Canada Requests Corn Talks with Mexico and Helios' Supply Chain AI
The Agribusiness Update
Canada requests talks with Mexico over biotech corn import ban, and Helios Articial Intelligence launches open beta of platform to identify ag supply chain disruptions.
Souther States Cooperative 100th Years and USDA Expanding Wildfire Efforts
The Agribusiness Update
Southern States Cooperative is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2023, and USDA officials say they are expanding efforts to reduce wildfire risks in western U.S.
Georgia Corn Rust Alert and American Egg Production Down
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia corn producers should be on the alert for southern corn rust that's shown up in 15 counties, and USDA data shows American egg production drops slightly from 2021.
Southern Rust in Georgia Corn and Smithfield Foods to Shut California Plant
The Agribusiness Update
Southern rust has been confirmed on two South Georgia corn fields, and Smithfield Foods announces plan to shut down all harvest and processing operations at Vernon, California plant.
Southern Peanut Conference and Red Meat Exports Solid
The Agribusiness Update
The 23rd Annual Southern Peanut Growers Conference is coming up in July, and USMEF reports first quarter U.S. red meat exports impressive despite economic and logistical challenges.
Cold Snap Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Washington State Tree Fruit Association's Tim Kovis says the recent patch of cold weather was a mixed bag for growers who will be keeping an eye on their orchards for possible damage.
Cold Snap Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Washington State Tree Fruit Association's Tim Kovis says the recent patch of cold weather was a mixed bag for growers who will be keeping an eye on their orchards for possible damage.
Georgia Freeze Damage and Annual Feeding the Economy Report
The Agribusiness Update
The damage is still be measured from the freezing temps that swept across Georgia in mid-March, and the annual Feeding the Economy Report is in.
Making Sustainable More Attainable and Biofuel Access Expansion
The Agribusiness Update
Southern Peanut Growers launch "Making Sustainable More Attainable," and Biofuel groups call on President to expand access to blended fuels.
Cranberry Senior Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Malcom McPhail is Washington state's oldest and largest cranberry producer.
Cranberry Senior Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Malcom McPhail is Washington state's oldest and largest cranberry producer.
Mechanical Wine Grape Harvesting and Border Dangers for Farmers
The Agribusiness Update
More and more wine grapes are being harvested mechanically, and dangers continue at Southern Border for farmers and ranchers.
U.S. Farm Exports Forecast and Farmers Climate Change Solution
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. Farm exports are forecast to reach record highs this year, and AFBF President Zippy Duvall says farmers are part of the climate change solution.
NASS Ag Resources Survey and American Robotics FAA Approval
The Agribusiness Update
NASS Ag Resources Survey in Southern States, and American Robotics gets first FAA approval to operate automated drones without human operators on-site.
Risk of Wildfire Remains in Southern California
California Ag Today
Even though we are into December now, the threat of wildfires in Southern California is still very real.
COVID Strains Rural Hospitals and House Ag Committee Chair
The Agribusiness Update
The surge of COVID-19 cases puts strain on rural hospitals, and Georgia Representative David Scott one step away from becoming House Ag Committee Chairman.