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House Ag Chair on Build Back Better and Vax Mandate Won't Shutter FSA
The Agribusiness Update
House Ag Chair David Scott urges House and Senate leaders to preserve Build Back Better Act, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says vaccine mandate will not cause Farm Service Agency offices to shut down or cut hours.
Georgia National Fair & Sunbelt Ag Expo and Vax Mandate Won't Shut FSA
The Agribusiness Update
October means it's time for the Georgia National Fair and the Sunbelt Ag Expo, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack claims vaccine mandates won't shutter or slow down Farm Service Agency offices.
Swine-Cattle Inventory Down and Market for Chicken Without Anti-Biotics
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. inventory for all swine and cattle are down, and Market for Chicken raised without anti-biotics goes up.
Transfer Tax Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Clifton, Larson and Allen Accounting firm's Paul Neiffer changes to the transfer tax could make generational passing of farm land much more difficult.
Transfer Tax Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Clifton, Larson and Allen Accounting firm's Paul Neiffer changes to the transfer tax could make generational passing of farm land much more difficult.
Trevino Ag Negotiator at USTR and Land Sales Near Record
The Agribusiness Update
Elaine Trevino is nominated for Chief Ag Negotiator at the U.S. Trade Representative's office, and pace of land sales for Farmers National Company nears record.
Ag Labor Shortage
Fruit Grower Report
As the shortage of farmworkers continues to hamper growing operations, U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse says they are working to raise awareness to this urgent matter.
Poll Shows Producers Optimistic and Ag Exports to China Soar
The Agribusiness Update
A recent poll shows producers are optimistic thanks to increased farm prices, and U.S. farm exports to China on path to possible record sales.
Agritourism Reopening in California and ASF Efforts in Dominican Republic
The Agribusiness Update
Winery tasting rooms and agritourism reopening in California, and efforts are underway in the Dominican Republic to prevent the spread of African Swine Fever.
Senate Urged to Update Water Infrastructure and Spring Wheat Worst Since 1988
The Agribusiness Update
Farmer and ranchers are calling on the U.S. Senate to update aging water infrastructure, and Spring Wheat crop worst since 1988.
Slower Pork Processing Speeds and Vilsack on Market Diversity
The Agribusiness Update
Slower line speeds are now the rule at six pork processing plants under the new system, and Vilsack talks about diversifying our markets instead of narrow focus.
Florida's Farmworker Advisory Council and Vilsack on Market Diversity
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Ag Commissioner Nikki Fried announces state's first Farmworker Advisory Council, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack urges diversifying our market instead of focusing on just a couple.
Farm Bill Should Include Crop Insurance and Private Property Protection
The Agribusiness Update
Farmers from across the country urge Congress to include crop insurance with the next Farm Bill, and California law allowing labor organizations to enter private farm property ruled unconstitutional.
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.
Alabama Cotton Acres Down and Southern Border Issues Continue
The Agribusiness Update
Alabama cotton acres in 2020 are down, and ag groups call on Biden Administration to do something about Southern Border dangers for farmers and ranchers.
Drought and Hay Prices and Aging Water Infrastructure
The Agribusiness Update
Parched grazing pastures push up prices for hay, and Farm Groups urge Congress to include aging water systems into next infrastructure legislation.
$1-billion for Emergency Food Assistance and AFBF on Undocumented Immigrants
The Agribusiness Update
USDA is investing another $1-billion dollars for the Emergency Food Assistance Program, and American Farm Bureau Federation urges Biden Administration to address surge of undocumented immigrants crossing border.
Farmer's Share of Food Dollar and Dairies and Canadian Tariff Rates
The Agribusiness Update
Farmer's share of U.S. Food Dollar shrinking, and U.S. Dairies urge USTR Katherine Tai to push Canada on tariff-rate quotas.
Restaurants Rebounding and Specialty Crop Block Program
The Agribusiness Update
Restaurants appear to be rebounding after a tough year with COVID restrictions, and USDA announces $169.9 million for the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program.
Pete's Indoor Ag in Georgia and Restaurants Rebounding
The Agribusiness Update
California-based greenhouse grower, Pete's is opening their first eastern facility in Georgia, and American restaurant industry appears to be rebounding.