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House Ag Chair Seeks Extension, Beef Import Plan Seen as Political Show
Line on Agriculture
House Ag Committee Chair Glenn Thompson is seeking a waiver to serve another term, having reached the six-year term limit for GOP chairs.
President Donald Trump announced a plan to pause high tariffs on imported ground beef to aid ranchers and rebuild herds. However, AgMarket.net broker Tim Strunk views this as a political move rather than an economic solution.
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USDA Announces an All-Government Approach to Help Handle Fertilizer Issues
Line on Agriculture
The USDA is addressing rising fertilizer prices, which are particularly problematic for farmers as planting season begins. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins outlines a multi-faceted government effort to increase production and stabilize supply.
Summertime E15 Approved and Farm Bill Scramble
The Agribusiness Update
The EPA announced it is issuing an emergency fuel waiver to allow E15 to be sold during the summer driving season, and House Ag Chair Glenn Thompson says his committee will “without a doubt” mark up a farm bill before Memorial Day.
Washington State's EV's Get a Boost and Ford to Keep AM Radio in Some Vehicles
The Agribusiness Update
The state of Washington's efforts to reduce air pollution with electric vehicles got a boost last week, and Ford announces it will keep AM radio in some vehicles, for now.
Washington State's EV's Get a Boost and Ford to Keep AM Radio in Some Vehicles
The Agribusiness Update
The state of Washington's efforts to reduce air pollution with electric vehicles got a boost last week, and Ford announces it will keep AM radio in some vehicles, for now.
Specialty Crop Waiver Bill
Fruit Grower Report
A House bill has been introduced that would reinstate the waiver authority for the Specialty Crop Research Initiative's matching requirement.
E15 Reaction
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Senator Chuck Grassley has tough words for President Biden after a Washington Post story exposes his closed-door criticism of summertime E15 waiver.
Lifting Tariffs on China
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
As inflation hits 40-year high, President considers lifting some tariffs on China as a possible relief valve.
Florida Growers Institute and Senators Call for Energy Independence
The Agribusiness Update
Citrus greening and other diseases are on the agenda for the upcoming Florida Growers Institute, and Farm-State Senators call on White House to improve energy independence.
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.
Florida Avocado Supply Slips and In Store Cherry Sales 70% Impulse
The Agribusiness Update
Florida avocado growers have seen supplies slip thanks to South Florida real estate and disease pressure, and singe-bag cherry sales are found to be over 70% impulse buys.
COVID Relief for Ag Losses and AFBF Convention Virtual and Free
The Agribusiness Update
COVID-19 relief coming for those who suffered agriculture losses due to pandemic, and American Farm Bureau Convention will be Virtual and Free.
California Almonds Progress and NCBA Applauds USMCA
The Agribusiness Update
California almonds progress towards good looking harvest season, and National Cattlemen's Beef Association applauds implementation of USMCA.
USDA Feeds School Children and California Farm Losses
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue announces flexibilities to ensure America's school children are fed, and California farms tallying pandemic losses.
USDA Nutrition Program and Perdue on Meat Packing 95%
The Agribusiness Update
USDA extends child nutrition program nationwide, and Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue announces meatpacking plants are back to 9 5% average capacity.
USDA Waivers and Plant-based Dairy Wording
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue announce extends three waivers for child nutrition programs, and Dairy groups have issues with Plant-Based Foods Association's label wording standards.
Ag Secretary on H-2A Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue talks about what's being done to help get H-2A guest worker visas processed more efficiently during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Ag Secretary on H-2A Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue talks about what's being done to help get H-2A guest worker visas processed more efficiently during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Canada Waivers for H-2A and Optimism over Goods to China
The Agribusiness Update
Canada exempts H-2A workers from coronavirus travel bans, and signs of optimism after China buys more ag products.
Truck Driver Hours Waived and Alternative to Restaurant Customers
The Agribusiness Update
The hours of service rules for truck drivers delivering food and other necessary supplies have been waived, and food producers looking for alternate customers after restaurants closed by coronavirus.