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H-2A Numbers Climb and USDA Forecasts Ag Trade Deficit
The Agribusiness Update
American Ag Employers are filling more seasonal jobs with H-2A workers, and USDA forecasts ag trade deficit for the first time with more imports expected than exports in 2023.
Omnibus Lacks Labor Reform
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Lame-duck session ends with no funding or reform for H-2A farm guest worker visa program.
Important Ag Provisions in the Omnibus Bill
Southeast Regional Ag News
The bill with more than 4,000 pages contains many notable items important to U.S. farmers and ranchers.
Ag Groups Applaud McKalip Confirmation and Immigration Not In Omnibus
The Agribusiness Update
Ag groups applaud the confirmation of USTR Chief Ag Negotiator Doug McKalip, and immigration withheld from Omnibus spending bill.
GOP on Farm Bill
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Republican Ag leaders on Capitol Hill says they'll overhaul the conservation title of the next farm bill IF they win a majority in the next Congress.
2023 Ag Exports Take Hit and USDA Meat/Poultry Grants
The Agribusiness Update
American ag exports may take a hit for the 2023 fiscal year, and USDA announces additional $21.9 million for meat and poultry grant program.
Georgia Pollinator Gardens and USDA Meat/Poultry Grants
The Agribusiness Update
Nearly 30 Georgia county Farm Bureaus plant pollinator gardens to celebrate former First Lady Rosalynn Carter's 95th birthday, and USDA announces additional funding for meat and Poultry grants.
Farm Bill Funding
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Farm bill writers in Congress may need to consider increased farming costs when figuring the spending baseline for the next farm bill.
FORESTS Act Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A "common sense" approach to forest management could come in the form of the FORESTS Act.
FORESTS Act Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A "common sense" approach to forest management could come in the form of the FORESTS Act.
Russian River Water Solutions and Restaurant Closures
The Agribusiness Update
Farmers along California's Russian River are proposing solutions to water supply issues, and more data on restaurant closures caused by pandemic.
Nutrien's Ammonia Facility in Louisiana and Restaurant Closures
The Agribusiness Update
Nutrien is evaluating a Louisiana site for world's biggest clean ammonia facility, and the latest numbers for restaurant closures caused by pandemic.
California Water Deliveries and Ag Safety Awareness Week
The Agribusiness Update
Many California farmers and ranchers will get no federal water deliveries in 2022, and Monday kicks off Ag Safety Awareness Week.
California Container Shortage and Phase One Ends Today
The Agribusiness Update
California farmers have taken big overseas sales losses thanks to a container shortage, and Phase One Trade Agreement between China and the U.S. ends today.
N.C. Right to Farm Act Challenge Dismissed and Phase One with China Ends
The Agribusiness Update
A challenge to North Carolina's "Right to Farm" Act is unanimously dismissed by 3-judge panel, and Phase One Trade Agreement between U.S. and China ends today, December 31st.
California Specialty Crop Grant Program and Potential Farm Bill Problems
The Agribusiness Update
California getting $45.5 million from USDA's Specialty Crop Grant Program, and Potential Farm Bill problems in 2023.
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.