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US Beef Producers on A Mission to Promote US Beef
Line on Agriculture
Several US Producers went to Asia to promote US Beef to foreign buyers.
Chins Up in the Dairy Industry
California Ag Today
Leading dairy representatives from the U.S. and Mexico met this week to renew their commitment to collaborate and advocate for mutually beneficial dairy policies.
Blueberries Partner with Pickleball and Beef Exports Down
The Agribusiness Update
As pickleball’s popularity soars, the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council announced its partnership with “Major League Pickleball” for their 2024 season, and U.S. Meat Export Federation data shows beef exports below last March’s large volume, but the highest since last June.
Orange Forecast Down and Beef Exports Down
The Agribusiness Update
The Florida all orange forecast, at 17.8 million boxes, 801,000 tons, is down 5% from the previous forecast but up 13% from last season, and U.S. Meat Export Federation data shows beef exports below last March’s large volume, but the highest since last June.
Milk Stays on School Lunch Guidelines List
Line on Agriculture
Flavored milk provides students with health benefits and makes it a palatable choice for school-aged youth.
Dairy Title in Farm Bill Framework Versions
Line on Agriculture
National Milk Producers Federation's, Chris Galen reviews the differences between the House and Senate versions of the Farm Bill frameworks.
Good Trade, Fair Trade, and More of It
California Ag Today
In recent testimony, the National Milk Producers Federation called for a more proactive U.S. trade policy.
Milk Safety Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has just launched a federal order that says lactating cows must test negative for the bird flu before they are transported.
Nat'l Milk Producers Support Testing and USDA Adds More for High-Speed Internet
The Agribusiness Update
The National Milk Producers Federation supports USDA orders on the testing lactating cows, and USDA partners with rural cooperatives, local organizations, and tribes to support more high-speed internet deployment in 11 states.
Milk Safety Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has just launched a federal order that says lactating cows must test negative for the bird flu before they are transported.
Farm Bureau Concerned Over USDA's Decison to Discontinue Reports
Line on Agriculture
An American Farm Bureau Federation Economist says that the reports that the USDA National Agriculture Statistics Service is eliminating are "critical to the function of the agriculture industry."
USMEF Works to Diversity World Markets
Line on Agriculture
The US Meat Exportation says that opportunities for lower-value beef cuts and beef variety meats are gaining traction in markets outside the US.
AFBF on Tax Relief
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The American Farm Bureau Federation and other ag groups are asking the Senate to pass the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act, which passed in the House with bipartisan support.
AFBF on Fuel and Energy Costs
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Fuel and electricity prices are on the rise again amid declining farm income and the American Farm Bureau responds.
Money, Money, Money, Money – MONEY
California Ag Today
What would you do with one-hundred grand? Well let’s not put the cart before the horse. First off, how do you get $100,000? The American Farm Bureau Federation, in partnership with Farm Credit, is doubling the top prize at this year’s Ag Innovation Challenge.
National Dairy Organization Encourages Dairy Biosecurity
Line on Agriculture
With Highly Pathogenic Avial Influenza being found in several dairy herds, the National Milk Producers Federation has set up a help page on its website for dairy operations.
Educating Angola on US Meat Quality
Line on Agriculture
The U.S. Meat Export Federation is working with Agolian officials to explain what makes US meat high quality versus meat from other countries.
Dairy Industry Program Renewal Would Mean Updates and Improvements
Line on Agriculture
National Milk Producers Federation is advocating for the Coops Working Together Program and asking member coops, how should this program be different and hopefully better?
Farm Bill May End Up in Lame-Duck Session
Line on Agriculture
There is urgency for Federal Legislators to pass spending bills, which include a Farm Bill, but some are not optimistic that will happen in time, which means another Farm Bill extension.
House Ag Committee Offers Farm Labor Solution
Southeast Regional Ag News
The Agriculture Labor Working Group released its final report on how to improve the H-2A guest worker program.