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Tomato Suspension Agreement and June Rural Mainstreet Index
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Tomato Exchange urges Department of Commerce to terminate the 2019 Tomato Suspension Agreement after nearly destroying the U.S. tomato industry, and the June Rural Mainstreet Index went above the threshold for a third-straight month
Apples Most Consumed Fruit and SCOTUS Rejects Prop 12 Challenge
The Agribusiness Update
Apples hold top spot for total fruit available for consumption in 2021, and Supreme Court reject challenge to California's Prop 12.
Apples Most Consumed Fruit and SCOTUS Rejects Prop 12 Challenge
The Agribusiness Update
Apples hold top spot for total fruit available for consumption in 2021, and Supreme Court reject challenge to California's Prop 12.
California Asparagus Production and USDA Protein Purchases
The Agribusiness Update
Despite high labor costs and intense competition from Mexico, California asparagus production continues to drop, and USDA plans to purchase various proteins to support American agriculture and feed kids and families.
California Asparagus Production and USDA Protein Purchases
The Agribusiness Update
Despite high labor costs and intense competition from Mexico, California asparagus production continues to drop, and USDA plans to purchase various proteins to support American agriculture and feed kids and families.
Alabama OnMed Station and USDA Protein Purchases
The Agribusiness Update
Partners gathered in Lafayette, Alabama to dedicate one of just four OnMed Care Stations in the country, and USDA plans to purchase various proteins to support American agriculture and feed kids and families.
New WOTUS Goes into Effect and AFBF Urges AEWR Changes
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The Biden Administration's new WOTUS rule goes into effect ahead of Supreme Court ruling, and American Farm Bureau Federation urges Congress to halt flawed 2023 Adverse Effect Wage Rate.
Cattle Contract Library Pilot Program and AFBF Urges H-2A Reforms
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The National Cattlemen's Beef Association welcomes release of final rule to establish the Cattle Contract Library Pilot Program, and American Farm Bureau Federation urges Congress to make meaningful reforms to the H-2A visa program.
California Water Infrastructure and Fertilizer Recovery Possible in 2023
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California Farm Bureau President Jamie Johansson calls on state lawmakers to build critical water infrastructure, and fertilizer recovery possible in 2023.
Funds for Cotton Merchandisers and Food Price Index Surges
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DeSantis Urges Funds for Manatees and Ethanol Production Hits COVID High
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis urges funding to help Manatees, and Ethanol production hits COVID-era high.
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.
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
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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.
Cotton Prices Bullish and New Zealand Stops Sea Exports of Livestock
The Agribusiness Update
Cotton prices on USDA's latest WASDE report look bullish, and New Zealand stopping sea exports of livestock.
Business Brisk at Xmas Tree Farms and Tractor Sales Higher
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Business is brisk this year at Christmas tree farms, and tractor sales higher for 2020.
Americans Preparing More Food and Loan Repayment Extended
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Americans are preparing more food than ever, and ag producers given more time to repay Marketing Assistance Loans.
Potatoes to Mexico and Trump Shmoozes Midwest
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National Potato Council and other industry groups thank Ag Secretary Perdue for expanded exports to Mexico, and President Trump meets with farm states in much-needed territory.
Chipotle Says No to Fake Meat and Vilsack Urges USMCA
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Chipotle joins list of restaurants saying to to lab-based meats, and Tom Vilsack urges quick ratification of USMCA.
Cage-free Eggs Surge and USDA to Withdraw From Organic Livestock Rule
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Cage-free egg production surges, and USDA announces withdrawal from organic livestock rule.