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Corporate Transparency Act Deadline Looms
Line on Agriculture
Registered business owners are required to file under the act, causing more burden for farmers.
Cattle and Bison Traceability Rule Begins Next Month
Line on Agriculture
The new ear electronic identification ear tag rule does not apply to feeder cattle.
Milk Production Down Slightly and China Edges Mexico as Top Export Market
The Agribusiness Update
USDA says milk production in the 24 largest producing states fell slightly year-over-year in July, and China was less than $500 million ahead of Mexico as the leading customer for U.S. food and ag exports in final months of the fiscal year.
Milk Production Down Slightly and China Edges Mexico as Top Export Market
The Agribusiness Update
USDA says milk production in the 24 largest producing states fell slightly year-over-year in July, and China was less than $500 million ahead of Mexico as the leading customer for U.S. food and ag exports in final months of the fiscal year.
Some Solutions Require Data Transparency
Farm of the Future
There’s no shortage of data in agriculture, but how much of that data is actually transparent enough to solve industry-wide issues?
The Corporate Transparency Act Affects Farmers
Line on Agriculture
R-CALF United Stock Growers of America has signed onto a lawsuit that charges that the Corporate Transparency Act is a violation of constitutional rights.
The Opportunities and Challenges of Food Transparency
Farm of the Future
Consumers have reiterated time and again that knowing where and how their food is produced are important factors in their food-buying decisions.
USDA Says Poultry Transparency Rule Will Not Be Delayed
Line on Agriculture
The Transparency and Poultry Grower Contracting and Tournaments Rule will go into effect as planned in February 2024.
Lawmakers Request More Time to Implement Poultry Rule
Southeast Regional Ag News
The Congressional and Senate Chicken Caucuses have now sent letters to the USDA asking for a 180-day extension to the implementation period for the new Packers and Stockyards Act rule.
NCBA Opposes Paraguayan Beef Imports and Pork Exports Robust
The Agribusiness Update
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association opposes the USDA’s decision to allow Paraguayan beef imports starting next month, and September pork exports were slightly lower than a year ago but maintain robust pace.
New Rule Provides for Transparency in The Poultry Sector
Line on Agriculture
National Farmers Union Government Relations Director Aaron Shier says that this is an update to the Packers and Stockyards Act
Bill Limits Foreign Land Ownership of Georgia Agland and Agricultural Lending Increases
The Agribusiness Update
A bill has been introduced to limit what Georgia land could be owned by foreign entities, and agricultural lending increased in 2022 despite economic headwinds.
EPA Spray Drift Assessment and Agricultural Lending Increases
The Agribusiness Update
EPA releases updated risk assessment for pesticide spray drift, and agricultural lending increased in 2022 despite economic headwinds.
Resurrection of the Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act
Southeast Regional Ag News
Senator Chuck Grassley and a bipartisan group of Senators last week introduced the bipartisan piece of legislation. It has 22 total cosponsors.
Packers, Meet Lame Duck?
Southeast Regional Ag News
The Senate Ag Committee easily passed the Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act with bipartisan support in June, but chief sponsor Chuck Grassley failed to get a floor vote before midterm elections.
Bird Flu Precautions and Senate Hears from Beef Industry
The Agribusiness Update
UC Davis scientists urging precautions against bird flu, and Senate hears testimony from beef industry on the Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act.
Georgia Burn Ban and Senate Hears from Beef Industry
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia burn ban is now in effect, and Senate hears testimony from beef industry on the Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act.
Pilot Cattle Contract Library by January 1?
Southeast Regional Ag News
The "cattle contract library" is aimed at improving price transparency in cattle markets, thereby helping independent producers get a fairer price.
Hens Lost to Bird Flu and More Livestock Forage Disaster Aid
The Agribusiness Update
Over 11-million egg-laying hens lost to bird flu in past month, and more Livestock Forage Disaster relief on the way.
Senators Continue to Push for Cattle Marketing Transparency
Southeast Regional Ag News
A Senate Agriculture Committee hearing on the Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act will likely come after the Easter/Passover break.