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USDA to Streamline Hurricane Relief and Census of Ag Shows Farm Losses
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA announced steps to streamline and provide flexibilities for environmental compliance requirements for relief programs for 2024 hurricanes, and the 2022 Census of Agriculture shows the U.S. had just over 1.9 million farms, down 10% from 2012.
California Water Use Challange and International Sweetener Symposium
The Agribusiness Update
State and federal agencies face a challenge to balance the beneficial uses of water needed by farmers with needs of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta ecosystem amid weather challenges, and bipartisan support for U.S. sugar policy and the International Sweetener Symposium in Seattle.
Hurrican Debby Damage Estimates and International Sweetener Symposium
The Agribusiness Update
A preliminary estimate of the total damage and economic loss from Hurricane Debby is $28 billion, and bipartisan support for U.S. sugar policy and the International Sweetener Symposium in Seattle.
Livestock Auctions Scramble and American Farmers Get Older & Younger
The Agribusiness Update
Efforts to understand and curb the spread of avian influenza in dairy cows have livestock auction yards in a scramble, and Farmdoc Daily says the 2022 Census of Agriculture confirms U.S. farmers continue getting older, but relative to the rest of the population, American farmers are slightly younger.
Florida Bird Flu Steps and American Farmers Get Older & Younger
The Agribusiness Update
The Florida Department of Agriculture is taking proactive measures to help protect Florida livestock from bird flu, and Farmdoc Daily says the 2022 Census of Agriculture confirms U.S. farmers continue getting older, but relative to the rest of the population, American farmers are slightly younger.
Ag Equipment on the National Mall and U.S.-Mexico Dairy Reps Meet
The Agribusiness Update
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers recently partnered with other ag industry stakeholders to showcase American agriculture at the National Mall in Washington, D.C., and dairy reps from the U.S. and Mexico met recently to renew their commitment to collaborate and advocate for mutually beneficial dairy policies.
Sustainable Made Easier Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Potato Sustainability Alliance Executive Director, John Mesko says they're doing their best to make sustainability practices more effective, simple and accessible.
Sustainable Made Easier Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Potato Sustainability Alliance Executive Director, John Mesko says they're doing their best to make sustainability practices more effective, simple and accessible.
Growers Turning to Technology and Ethanol in Fuel Saves Drivers Billions
The Agribusiness Update
Growers are turning to technology more to streamline tasks, address labor shortages and increase water efficiency, and a UC-Berkeley study shows adding low-cost ethanol to the nation's gas supply saves Americans billions.
US Cotton Trust Protocol and World Food Prices Drop in May
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol announces 3-year grower enrollment, and World food prices drop in May.
Rural Prosperity Act Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse breaks down his recently introduced Rural Prosperity Act that looks to streamline the system set up to help rural Americans.
Rural Prosperity Act Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse breaks down his recently introduced Rural Prosperity Act that looks to streamline the system set up to help rural Americans.
Alabama CAFO Permits Streamlined and SNAP Increase Continuation
The Agribusiness Update
The permit process for Alabama CAFOs has been streamlined, and House Ag Committee proposes continuation of 15% increase in SNAP benefits.
EPA Approves Hemp Pesticides and NFU's Johnson's Final Months
The Agribusiness Update
EPA first-ever approval of pesticides for hemp, and National Farmer's Union president Roger Johnson spends final few months in office before retirement.
Farm Workforce Modernization Act Pt 3
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse leads the introduction of the Farm Workforce Modernization Act aimed at reforming the H-2A program.
Farm Workforce Modernization Act Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse leads the introduction of the Farm Workforce Modernization Act aimed at reforming the H-2A program.
Farm Workforce Modernization Act Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse leads the introduction of the Farm Workforce Modernization Act aimed at reforming the H-2A program.
Ladybug Swarm and National Dairy Month or Cheese Day
The Agribusiness Update
A Huge ladybug swarm is detected by radar flying over California, and June is National Dairy Month, but June 4th is National Cheese Day.
Perdue's Consolidation Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue talks with Washington producers about changes coming to food safety oversight between USDA and FDA.
Landowner Survey, Streamlining Trade Agencies, And Winter Wheat Stats
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
USDA Landowner Survey, Obama wants more power, Plus Winter Wheat Concerns