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Alabama Bans Cultured Meat and Northern Lights Play Havoc on Farms
The Agribusiness Update
Alabama is now the second state to ban the sale of cultured meat, and the Northern Lights lit up skies around the U.S., but also played havoc with farmers during spring planting.
Georgia's AEWR Explanations and Food-at-Home Prices Up 5%
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has joined the call for meaningful explanations of the Adverse Effect Wage Rate and to hold off on scheduled increases, and USDA’s Economic Research Service says food-at-home prices increased by 5% in 2023.
Debt Bill and Farm Bill
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The House passes debt limit deal but that could mean little new money for the farm bill.
Changes Abound in 118th Congress
Southeast Regional Ag News
Robbie Minnich, National Cotton Council, updates what they've been watching in D.C.
Portland to Replace Diesel with Biofuels and USTR on Mexico Biotech Corn
The Agribusiness Update
Portland city council votes to phase out petroleum diesel with biofuels, and House members call on US Trade Representative Katherine Tai for help with Mexico and the biotech corn problems.
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.
California Almond Production Down and Grain Leaves Ukraine Port
The Agribusiness Update
California's almond production for 2022 is expected to be down 11% this year, and the first shipment of grain in 5 months leaves the Ukrainian port of Odesa.
UGA Counseling Sessions and Grain Leaves Ukraine Port
The Agribusiness Update
UGA Tattnall County Extension offering free counseling sessions to deal with stress, and the first shipment of grain in 5 months leaves the Ukrainian port of Odesa.
Drought in Central Valley and Meatpacking Bosses to Testify in Congress
The Agribusiness Update
Drought means tough choices for farmers in California's Central Valley this year, and CEO's from four of the nation's biggest meatpackers have agreed to testify before Congress.
California Sunflower Concerns and Trevino's USTR Nomination
The Agribusiness Update
California sunflower growers are concerned over impacts from the Russian invasion of Ukraine on industry, and Elaine Trevino dropped as nominee for USTR Ag Negotiator.
Harvest For All Honors and Trevino Dropped from USTR Ag Nomination
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Farm Bureau's Young Farmers & Ranchers receive top honors for donating 30.5 million pounds of fresh produce for hungry Floridians in the Harvest for All program, and Elaine Trevino dropped as nominee for USTR Chief Ag Negotiator.
Stepped-Up Basis with Grassley
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says ending the stepped-up basis treatment of farms and ranches may not be over yet.
Florida Teaching Agriculture Grants and USDA Trade Forecast Records
The Agribusiness Update
Florida teachers are now eligible for mini-grants for teaching K-12 students about agriculture, and USDA Trade Forecast continues to show record setting pace for exports.
Farm Workforce Modernization Act Reintroduced Pt 3
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Farm Workforce Modernization Act has been reintroduced to the House of Representatives by co-sponsors Zoe Lofgren of California and Washington state's Dan Newhouse.
Farm Workforce Modernization Act Reintroduced Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Farm Workforce Modernization Act has been reintroduced to the House of Representatives by co-sponsors Zoe Lofgren of California and Washington state's Dan Newhouse.
Farm Workforce Modernization Act Reintroduced Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Farm Workforce Modernization Act has been reintroduced to the House of Representatives by co-sponsors Zoe Lofgren of California and Washington state's Dan Newhouse.
Vilsack Confirmed and Pilgrims Pride Guilty of Price Fixing
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack was confirmed overwhelmingly by the Senate, and Pilgrims Pride pleads guilty in price fixing scheme.
Good Health Also Means Good Mental Health
Farm of the Future
Good Health Also Means Good Mental Health
Lawsuit over Missouri "Meat" and New House Ag Website
The Agribusiness Update
Settlement discussions are underway over a lawsuit challenging a new Missouri law making it illegal to promote plant-based food as "meat," and a new website unveiled from House Ag Committee.
Flooding Impact Marginal and Women in Ag Survey AFB
The Agribusiness Update
Midwest flooding could have marginal impact on corn and soy plantings, and American Farm Bureau posts Women in Agriculture survey.