SNAP Payment Error Rate and Chevron Deference

The Agribusiness Update
House Ag Committee Chair and Senate Ag Committee Ranking Member react to the FY 2023 SNAP Payment Error Rate, and The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association welcomes SCOTUS decision that reins in the legal concept of Chevron deference.

Farm Bill Extension Worries Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
The Farm Bill extension is a matter some welcomed, but most in agriculture are wondering why it didn’t get done in the first place OR if it will get done next year. Mary Kay Thatcher, Senior Manager of Government Relations at Syngenta, is one of the latter.

Farm Bill Extension Worries Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
The Farm Bill extension is a matter some welcomed, but most in agriculture are wondering why it didn’t get done in the first place OR if it will get done next year. Mary Kay Thatcher, Senior Manager of Government Relations at Syngenta, is one of the latter.

Ag Finance Groups Donate to Maui and Fertilizer Prices Continue Down

The Agribusiness Update
Farm Credit Association, American AgCredit, CoBank, and

Farmer Mac, are donating $40,000 to the Maui Food Bank after the devastating wildfires on the island, and fertilizer prices have continued their year-long-plus decline through the first two weeks of August.

Ag Finance Groups Donate to Maui and Fertilizer Prices Continue Down

The Agribusiness Update
Farm Credit Association, American AgCredit, CoBank, and

Farmer Mac, are donating $40,000 to the Maui Food Bank after the devastating wildfires on the island, and fertilizer prices have continued their year-long-plus decline through the first two weeks of August.

U.S. Farm Expenditures and Survey Says Farm Bill Unlikely

The Agribusiness Update
USDA releases 2022 Total Farm Production Expenditures summary that are estimated at $452.7 billion, up 15.2%, and for the first time in Purdue University polling, more farmers than not say Congress is UNLIKELY to pass a farm bill this year.

U.S. Farm Expenditures and Survey Says Farm Bill Unlikely

The Agribusiness Update
USDA releases 2022 Total Farm Production Expenditures summary that are estimated at $452.7 billion, up 15.2%, and for the first time in Purdue University polling, more farmers than not say Congress is UNLIKELY to pass a farm bill this year.

Food Retail Sector Consolidation and Emergency Relief for Organic Farmers

The Agribusiness Update
The U.S. food retail sector experienced substantial consolidation over the thirty years, and Organic Farmers Association applauds announced emergency financial relief for organic farmers.

Food Retail Sector Consolidation and Emergency Relief for Organic Farmers

The Agribusiness Update
The U.S. food retail sector experienced substantial consolidation over the thirty years, and Organic Farmers Association applauds announced emergency financial relief for organic farmers.

Cattle Contract Library Pilot Program and AFBF Urges H-2A Reforms

The Agribusiness Update
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.

Georgia Expands Ag Education and Biofuels Welcome Inflation Reduction Act

The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Department of Education is developing elementary Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education courses to allow students to explore agricultural, and Biofuels group welcome signing of Inflation Reduction Act.

CFB President Calls for Ag Support and Biofuel Welcomes IRA

The Agribusiness Update
California Farm Bureau president Jamie Johansson calls on lawmakers to support farmers and ranchers facing water shortages, regulations and rising costs, and Biofuel groups welcome signing of Inflation Reduction Act.

Biringer Farms Strawberries Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
The Strawberry Lady, Diana Biringer of Biringer Farms in Arlington, Washington, is excited for the sunny forecast AND the start of strawberry season.

Biringer Farms Strawberries Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
The Strawberry Lady, Diana Biringer of Biringer Farms in Arlington, Washington, is excited for the sunny forecast AND the start of strawberry season.

Fruit Bites for April 5-7 Welcome Back

Fruit Bites
Fruit Bites for April 5-7 ... Welcome Back.

Fruit Bites for April 5-7 Welcome Back

Fruit Bites
Fruit Bites for April 5-7 ... Welcome Back!

Florida School Meals Get USDA Bump and Tractor-Combine Sales Higher

The Agribusiness Update
Florida Ag Commissioner Nikki Fried welcomes USDA funds to alleviate supply chain issues for school meals, and Tractor and Combine sales higher year-over-year.

Florida Ag Expo and USTR Talks With China

The Agribusiness Update
The Florida Ag Expo highlights technology, AI and farming innovation, and US Trade Representative Tai says trade talks with China could turn sour.

USTR Talks with China and U.S./E.U. Section 232 Agreement

The Agribusiness Update
US Trade Representative Katherine Tai says recent trade talks with China intended to bring down heated relationship, and AFBF welcomes agreement to end Section 232 tariff dispute between U.S. and E.U.

$272-Million for Water Infrastructure and Ethanol Tops 1-Million Barrels a Day

The Agribusiness Update
USDA invests $272-Million for water infrastructure, and Ethanol output tops a million barrels per day.