Screwworm Concerns

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
USDA has staff in Mexico seeking answers to why a cow infected with New World Screwworm was relocated from southern Mexico to within 70 miles of the US border.

Rollins Addresses Rising Costs and Cheese-Butter-Yogurt Demand High

The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins warns U.S. farm production inputs are significantly more costly than four years ago, and consumer demand for products like cheese, butter and yogurt continues to drive dairy sales growth.

California's Overtime Law Not Working and USDA Warns of Job Cuts

The Agribusiness Update
UC-Berkeley, assistant professor Alexandra Hill's research shows California’s 2016 agricultural overtime law has not achieved its goal of increasing earnings for farmworkers, and USDA warns that major staff cuts are coming, offices closed, and people will be forced to relocate.

Alabama Farmers Federation Nominations and USDA Warns of Job Cuts

The Agribusiness Update
Alabama farmers are encouraged to nominate research and

Extension personnel for two awards from the Alabama Farmers Federation by the deadline of June 6, and USDA warns that major staff cuts are coming, offices closed, and people will be forced to relocate.

Warning on Illegal Immigration Efforts and Ethanol's Role in Agriculture

The Agribusiness Update
Washington State Dairy Farmer and President of Save Family Farming, Markus Rollinger has a warning about recent efforts to prevent illegal immigration, and Renewable Fuels President and CEO Geoff Cooper highlights ethanol’s pivotal role in American agriculture.

Food Insecurity Improves and Fuel Prices Drop Again

The Agribusiness Update
Food insecurity has improved from the 2020 peak of the pandemic, and fuel prices dropped for the 14th straight week but some worry that streak could be coming to an end.

Florida Blueberry Season and FBI Warns of Cyberattacks

The Agribusiness Update
Florida blueberry season is in full swing, and the FBI is warning ag cooperatives of possible cyberattacks.

Nutrien on World Fertilizer Delays and USDA's 2021 Organic Survey

The Agribusiness Update
Nutrien, the world's largest fertilizer producer, is warning that the invasion of Ukraine could prolong delays in fertilizer supplies, and the USDA is conducting its 2021 certified organic survey.

Scott Warns of Inheritance Tax and First 2021 Asian Giant Hornet Found

The Agribusiness Update
House Ag Chair David Scott warns Biden's inheritance tax would cost farmers a lot, the first 2021 Asian Giant Hornet has been found in Washington state.

Alabama Ag Law Pathway and JBS Ransomeware Attack

The Agribusiness Update
Faulkner University and Alabama Farmers Federation launch Ag Law Pathway program, and JBS processing knocked out temporarily in ransomeware attack by Russian hackers.

JBS Ransomeware Attack and Ag Chair Scott Warns of Biden's Estate Tax

The Agribusiness Update
JBS is hit by Russian hackers in ransomeware attack, and House Ag Chair David Scott warns of President Biden's capital gains tax would be a financial burden for farm families.

Beef Ban in NYC Schools and Biofuel Exemption Changes

The Agribusiness Update
NY City Council bans processed meats a day after scientists say beef and pork may not be so bad for us, and changes expected for RFS blending requirements.

Organic Avacado Demand Up and Soybeans Take Another Hit

The Agribusiness Update
Organic Avacado demand goes higher, and U.S. soybeans take another hit in trade war with China.

Canada Warns Careful Renegotiation of NAFTA and BBQ Food Prices Drop

The Agribusiness Update
Canadian Officials Warn to Carefully Renegotiate NAFTA, and BBQ Food Prices Drop in time for Fourth of July Celebration.

Brazilian Beef Suspended and Total Red Meat Production Record

The Agribusiness Update
U.S. Ban on Brazilian Beef Until Further Notice, and Total Red Meat Production All-Time High in May.