Agribusiness Update for Wednesday 7/17/13

Agribusiness Update for Wednesday 7/17/13

This is the Agribusiness Update...I’m Greg Martin...

On Monday, the House leadership started the process of sending the farm-only farm bill to the Senate. According to a report the Senate would need to take the House-passed measure - H.R. 2642 - insert S.954 by unanimous consent and request conference with the House. Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow is worried the House would wait to send the farm-program only bill to the Senate until a nutrition measure is passed.

The American Petroleum Institute is using new television, print and radio ads to spread a message that the Renewable Fuel Standard is something only a mechanic would love. The ads feature a car mechanic talking about the potential risks of engine damage from filling up with higher ethanol blends. Growth Energy CEO Tom Buis says the Department of Energy tested more than 86 vehicles on a lifecycle test - resulting in over six-million miles with absolutely no negative outcomes.

United Fresh will launch its fourth Summer Fresh Impact Tour, kicking off a series of 20 town halls in 15 states reaching coast-to-coast.Throughout the tours, United leaders and staff will meet with industry members at their operations to engage in personal discussions about challenges facing members. The tour wraps up at the Idaho Grower-Shippers Association Annual Meeting.

That’s today’s Agribusiness Update from the Ag Information Network. 

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