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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.
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.
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.
Perdue on School Closures and Meals Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue announces flexibility to feed students even during school closures caused by coronavirus.
Perdue on School Closures and Meals Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue announces flexibility to feed students even during school closures caused by coronavirus.
Rain and Cold in California and Organic Fraud Protection
The Agribusiness Update
Plenty of rain for cattle to graze if California would warm up a bit, and government and private sector team up to prevent organic fraud.
Refinery Exemptions and Cattlemen on Ag Secretary
The Agribusiness Update
Voters oppose oil refinery exemptions from renewable fuel blending requirements, and Cattlemen call for Sonny Perdue's job.
Protected Agriculture in Mexico and China-Argentina Meat Talks
The Agribusiness Update
Protected agriculture is growing like a weed in Mexico, and China in talks with Argentina to fill meat needs.