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Ethanol Exports Higher and Pandemic Food Purchases Lower
The Agribusiness Update
Ethanol exports in 2021 reach fifth-highest on record, and no surprise but food purchases during pandemic saw a 7.8% cutback.
Shutdown Avoided
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Farm disaster aid gets a boost as Congress avoids a government shutdown.
Crunch Time in Congress
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
It's crunch time as Democrats and Republicans wait to see who blinks first with a government shutdown and billions in ag-related spending on the line.
GOP Blocks Stop Gap
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
As promised, Senate Republicans block stop gap funding bill.
Ag Disappointed in Spending Bill
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
House Republicans are disappointed in the social spending bill pushed through by Democrats that left some much needed ag spending out.
H-2A Doubles Workforce and Dems Incomplete Spending Package
The Agribusiness Update
The H-2A Ag Guestworker program has more than doubled in size since 2010, and Democrats pass an incomplete spending package for the Build Back Better Act.
Southern Cotton Numbers Revised and H-2A Doubles Workers
The Agribusiness Update
NASS revises cotton acreage and production estimates, and H-2A guestworker program more than doubles in size since 2010.
Potato Retail Sales Down and Senate Confirms Hip USDA General Counsel
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. retail potato sales declined from April through June, and Senate Confirms Janie Hipp as USDA general counsel.
National Farm Medicine Pt 3
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Protecting kids on the farm during a pandemic.
National Farm Medicine Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Protecting kids on the farm during a pandemic.
National Farm Medicine Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Protecting kids on the farm during a pandemic.
Food Service Demand Up and Ag Lending Strong
The Agribusiness Update
Food service demand is revving up for summer, and Ag lending continues strong after pandemic
California Cherry Harvest and Food Spending Down
The Agribusiness Update
California kicks off cherry harvest, and food spending has rebounded from the pandemic but still low.
Georgia Peanut Referendum Reaffirmed and Food Spending Down
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Peanut Commission's referendum gets reaffirmation vote, food spending has rebounded from the pandemic lows but still off the average.
Ag Research Spending Flattens and Ag Aviation & Drones
The Agribusiness Update
Ag research has flattened over the past decade, and National Ag Aviation Association urges drone flyers to watch out for manned aircraft as fields are treated aerially.
COVID Relief for Ag Losses and AFBF Convention Virtual and Free
The Agribusiness Update
COVID-19 relief coming for those who suffered agriculture losses due to pandemic, and American Farm Bureau Convention will be Virtual and Free.
Farmers to Families hit 50-million boxes and Pandemic Ag Aid Down
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA's Farmers to Families Food Box program hits 50-million mark, and coronavirus relief aid levels lower in past couple of weeks.
Pear Bureau Email Update Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Pear Bureau Northwest wants to update their email list for Washington and Oregon pear growers in order to keep everyone in the loop and up to date with the latest information.
Pear Bureau Email Update Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Pear Bureau Northwest wants to update their email list for Washington and Oregon pear growers in order to keep everyone in the loop and up to date with the latest information.
Congress Fund Ag Inspectors and USMCA to Senate
The Agribusiness Update
Congressional funding package includes $19.6-million for ag inspectors at U.S. ports, and USMCA moves on to Senate.