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Farmer v. U.S. Government
California Ag Today
Farmers are asking a federal court to stop the USDA from what they say is “unconstitutionally and unlawfully funneling disaster and COVID-19 relief funds to certain farmers based on race and gender.”
Apples to India Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
They could not be any happier about once again exporting apples to India, but Washington Apple Commission president Todd Fryhover says growers know there’s still plenty of work left to build back what used to be our number 2 market.
Apples to India Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
They could not be any happier about once again exporting apples to India, but Washington Apple Commission president Todd Fryhover says growers know there’s still plenty of work left to build back what used to be our number 2 market.
Fertilizer Prices Stabilize and Vilsack on Rural Infrastructure Funding
The Agribusiness Update
After sharp spikes in fertilizer prices in 2022, farmers saw some relief last year as prices stabilized, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announced an investment of over $772 million for rural infrastructure projects.
USDA Opens Emergency Relief Program Enrollment
Southeast Regional Ag News
ERP sign-up starts today for producers who experienced losses due to natural disaster in the 2022 calendar year.
USDA Issues $1.75 Billion for Relief and Plant-Based for Students
The Agribusiness Update
USDA begins issuing more than $1.75 billion in emergency relief payments to eligible farmers and livestock producers, and new legislation would give kids plant-based milk option in National School Lunch Program.
Hurricane Relief Fund and Hurricane Idalia Poultry Impact
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Farm Bureau Federation has activated its Hurricane Relief Fund, and in the wake of Hurricane Idalia, the Florida livestock body count is climbing higher, especially in poultry operations.
Disaster Relief Legislation and Expect Higher Orange Juice Prices
The Agribusiness Update
California lawmakers introduce legislation to create permanent disaster relief for farmers who lose crop revenue due to unprecedented climate events, and expect higher orange juice prices in the months ahead.
Know Where You Stand with Disaster Relief
Southeast Regional Ag News
Ever have your farm impacted by a natural disaster? Wish there was something more standard when it comes to disaster relief? It could be on the way.
Disaster Relief for Georgia Counties and India Drops Retaliatory Tariffs
The Agribusiness Update
Disaster relief for six Georgia counties following March storms, and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai announced that, after two years of bilateral negotiations, India has agreed to remove retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods.
Lab-Grown Vs Retail Beef and USDA Emergency Relief Deadline
The Agribusiness Update
Researchers have found that lab-grown or “cultivated” meat’s environmental impact is likely significantly higher than retail beef, and USDA is extending deadlines for the Emergency Relief Program and Pandemic Assistance.
Georgia Beef Assessment and USDA Emergency Relief Deadline
The Agribusiness Update
The next assessment renewal vote by Georgia beef producers runs through June 30, and USDA is extending deadlines for the Emergency Relief Program and Pandemic Assistance.
Timber and Forest Demand Returns and SCOTUS WOTUS Decision
The Agribusiness Update
Timber and forest products predicted to return to typical seasonal demand, and the Supreme Court rules against the EPA in the case Sackett vs. EPA regarding WOTUS Rule.
Weather Challenges in Georgia and SCOTUS WOTUS Decision
The Agribusiness Update
Weather challenges are having an impact on some of the early spring and summer produce in Georgia, and the Supreme Court rules against the EPA in the case Sackett vs. EPA regarding WOTUS Rule.
California Disaster Relief and China Looks To Be Self Sufficient
The Agribusiness Update
California lawmakers request disaster relief for farms and ranches hit by historic storms this year, and the top U.S. trading partner, China, looks to become more self sufficient.
EPA Approves California's Big Rig Plan and Egg Prices Down
The Agribusiness Update
The EPA approves California's plan to phase out big-rig diesel trucks, and the price of eggs are showing signs of recovery with a drop of 11% in March.
EPA Approves California's Big Rig Plan and Egg Prices Down
The Agribusiness Update
The EPA approves California's plan to phase out big-rig diesel trucks, and the price of eggs are showing signs of recovery with a drop of 11% in March.
USDA's Florida Citrus Forecast and Egg Prices Down
The Agribusiness Update
USDA's Florida citrus forecast up slightly, and the price of eggs are showing signs of recovery with a drop of 11% in March.
Fuel Overcharge Update Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Rep. Mark Klicker, R-Walla Walla, speaks on the House floor in favor of an amendment to the operating budget that would provide relief to farmers that are being unfairly charged a new fuel service fee as part of the cap-and-trade law.
USDA Farm Loan Relief and Death Tax Repeal Act
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA is providing additional financial relief for farm loan borrowers facing economic hardship, and 41 Senators reintroduce legislation to permanently repeal federal estate tax, called the Death Tax Repeal Act.