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Immigration Reform for Meat Processors and More Ag Input for MAHA
The Agribusiness Update
The Meat Institute called for the processing sector to be included in the President’s plans for a stable and legal ag workforce, and Ag groups urging the Trump administration to seek their input on future Make America Healthy Again Commission declarations.
Agave Right Crop for California and Food Price Fix Campaign Targets Prop 12
The Agribusiness Update
As California farmers look for drought-tolerant crops, production of agave, the key ingredient in tequila is catching on, and the Center for Environment and Welfare launched a new educational campaign to stop the far-reaching consequences of California’s Proposition 12.
Buy American Cotton Bill and Food Price Fix Campaign Targets Prop 12
The Agribusiness Update
The National Cotton Council strongly supports the Buying American Cotton Act, and the Center for Environment and Welfare launched a new educational campaign to stop the far-reaching consequences of California’s Proposition 12.
California Ag Tax Credit Proposal Dropped and Ag Exports to Mexico Surge
The Agribusiness Update
A proposed tax credit aimed at assisting California farms and boosting farm employment failed to advance out of Committee, and U.S. food and ag exports to Mexico surged 65% the past four years.
Carrol Named ED at Alabama FSA and Ag Exports to Mexico Surge
The Agribusiness Update
Alabama farmer Monica Carroll brings decades of ag experience to her new role as the state’s Farm Service Agency executive director, and U.S. food and ag exports to Mexico surged 65% the past four years.
Vineyard Acreage Dropping and Pepsi Removing Artificial Colors
The Agribusiness Update
California winegrape growers continue to tear out vineyards in response to a historic drop in wine demand, and Pepsi announces it will “accelerate” its transition to natural ingredients amid pressure from the White House.
Florida Farm Bill Passage and Pepsi Removing Artificial Colors
The Agribusiness Update
Florida ag groups are celebrating passage of the 2025 ‘Florida Farm Bill,’ approved by the Florida Legislature, and Pepsi announces it will “accelerate” its transition to natural ingredients amid pressure from the White House.
Honeybee Shortage and Farm Bankruptcies Climb
The Agribusiness Update
California almond orchards have turned snowy white, signaling the start of bloom, but beekeepers say there may not be enough honeybees to pollinate the 2025 crop, and Federal courts report that 216 farm bankruptcies were filed in 2024, up 55% from 2023.
GFB Commodity Advisory Committee and Farm Bankruptcies Climb
The Agribusiness Update
Members of Georgia Farm Bureau’s Commodity Advisory Committees met to discuss issues their respective commodities are facing and review crop and livestock policy, and Federal courts report that 216 farm bankruptcies were filed in 2024, up 55% from 2023.
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Leo Ray, company’s Fish Breeders of Idaho at the Catfish Farm.
Food Fight in Dietary Guidelines and GOP Governors Urge Farm Bill Passage
The Agribusiness Update
A major battle is brewing over how much red meat Americans should consume, as the U.S. prepares to update its Dietary
Guidelines for Americans, and Republican governors wrote Congress on the urgent need to update the 2018 Farm Bill.
Read More Future California Water Availability and Amazon Joins SAF Coalition
The Agribusiness Update
Delivery of the California State Water Project, a 700-mile network of reservoirs and canals, could be reduced by 23% in 20 years due to changing flow patterns and extreme weather, and the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Coalition announced Amazon has joined its expanding membership.
Hurrican Debby Impact and Amazon Joins SAF Coalition
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack directed the USDA to aid recovery efforts for farmers, ranchers, and residents affected by Hurricane Debby, and the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Coalition announced Amazon has joined its expanding membership.
Emergency Relief Program Deadline and Possible Herbicide Tariffs
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA announced the deadline for commodity and specialty crop producers to apply for the Emergency Relief Program for 2022 natural disaster losses is August 14th, and Commodity groups send letter to Commerce Secretary about possible tariffs on imports of 2,4-D.
Cotton Futures Attempt Rally and Food Safety Certification for Specialty Crops
The Agribusiness Update
December24 futures prices for cotton are attempting a rally, and the USDA is expanding the Food Safety Certification for Specialty Crops program.
Salton Sea Dust Pollution and AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act
The Agribusiness Update
California’s Salton Sea has been fed since 1905 primarily by water runoff from ag operations but flows to the lake have decreased and dust pollution increased, and after several automakers announced last year, they’d removed or planned to remove AM radio from electric vehicles, the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act was introduced.
NC State & Bezos Earth Fund and AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act
The Agribusiness Update
North Carolina State University was awarded a $30 million grant over five years from the Bezos Earth Fund, andafter several automakers announced last year, they’d removed or planned to remove AM radio from electric vehicles, the AM Radio for
Salton Sea Dust Pollution and AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act
The Agribusiness Update
California’s Salton Sea has been fed since 1905 primarily by water runoff from ag operations but flows to the lake have decreased and dust pollution increased, and after several automakers announced last year, they’d removed or planned to remove AM radio from electric vehicles, the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act was introduced.
California Pork Prices Higher and Farmland Demand Strong
The Agribusiness Update
Prices for pork products subject to California’s Proposition 12 law have increased an average of 20% since the law began, and the ag economy has faced some challenges during the past year while farmland values remain strong.