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Comeback for Georgia Peaches and Railroad Staffing Shortages
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Peaches are poised to kick off an unprecedented run through produce departments and farmer’s markets, and Senator Tammy Baldwin, of Wisconsin, called on the six Class One railroads to address severe staffing shortages.
Georgia Peaches On Track and Certified Organic Record
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Peaches are making a big comeback after last year's disaster, and U.S. sales of certified organic products in 2023 reached a new record.
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.”
Injunction Over Disaster Payments and Injunction Over Disaster Relief
The Agribusiness Update
The Southeastern Legal Foundation and the Mountain States Legal Foundation filed a preliminary injunction over disaster payments, and the USDA’s Forest Service is issuing more than $232 million to the Secure Rural Schools Program.
Promises Continue on Last Year’s Farm Bill
Southeast Regional Ag News
House Ag Committee Chair Glenn Thompson says his committee will “without a doubt” mark up a farm bill before Memorial Day on May 27.
Farmers Sue the Biden Administration
Southeast Regional Ag News
On behalf of several Texas farmers, the Southeastern Legal Foundation and the Mountain States Legal Foundation have now filed a preliminary injunction regarding disaster payments
17 Georgia Counties Drought Impact and American Trade Deficit Highest in a Year
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA designates 17 Georgia counties as primary natural disaster areas due to severe drought conditions, and America's trade deficit reached $68.9 billion, the highest disparity in almost a year.
Empathizing with TX Cattle Ranchers
Southeast Regional Ag News
As Governor Greg Abbott declares a disaster in 60 counties, the TDA’s State of Texas Agriculture Relief (STAR) Fund is calling for donations to assist Texas Panhandle farmers and ranchers.
Idalia Funds Approved
Southeast Regional Ag News
On Tuesday, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced that more than $4.5 million has been approved for farmers impacted.
Crop Insurance Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Crop insurers gathered last week for the industry’s annual convention in Arizona, where they committed to building on the success of crop insurance to strengthen the farm safety net.
Crop Insurance Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Crop insurers gathered last week for the industry’s annual convention in Arizona, where they committed to building on the success of crop insurance to strengthen the farm safety net.
Plant Sugars to Feedstocks and Chicken Wing Sunday Super Bowl
The Agribusiness Update
UC Davis researchers are sharing new findings on how to access the sugars locked up in plant materials to convert them into new feedstocks, and the National Chicken Council’s 2024 Wing Report says Americans will devour 1.45 billion wings while watching the Super Bowl.
Florida Hurricane Disaster Relief and Chicken Wing Sunday Super Bowl
The Agribusiness Update
Florida approves first Hurrican Idalia recovery loans, and the National Chicken Council’s 2024 Wing Report says Americans will devour 1.45 billion wings while watching the Super Bowl.
Warnock on Federal Disaster Aid and December Livestock Outlook Higher
The Agribusiness Update
Senator Warnock discusses his efforts to secure federal disaster assistance for farmers impacted by these storms, and USDA’s December Livestock Outlook says higher cow slaughter and heavier-than-assumed carcass weights will offset lower fed cattle slaughter.
USDA's $3-billion for Natural Disasters and US Milk Production Down
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA will provide more than $3 billion to commodity and specialty crop producers impacted by natural disasters in 2022, USDA’s latest Milk Production report shows production during September totaled 17.5 billion pounds, down slightly from September of last year.
USDA's $3-billion for Natural Disasters and US Milk Production Down
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA will provide more than $3 billion to commodity and specialty crop producers impacted by natural disasters in 2022, USDA’s latest Milk Production report shows production during September totaled 17.5 billion pounds, down slightly from September of last year.
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.
Georgia Disaster Declaration and Gas Prices Down Again
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack issued two natural disaster declarations that cover 26 primary counties and 36 contiguous counties in Georgia, and with winter fast approaching, average gas prices declined again for the fifth straight week.
Hard Red Winter Wheat Exports Down and NASDA on USDA Authority
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. Hard Red Winter Wheat exports are forecast down 10 million bushels to the lowest since records began in 1973-74, and the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture advocate to give the USDA more authority to be flexible in serving farmers and ranchers.
Hurricane Idalia Batters Georgia and NASDA on USDA Authority
The Agribusiness Update
Hurricane Idalia battered Georgia farms and rural communities after sweeping across Southeast Georgia, and the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture advocate to give the USDA more authority to be flexible in serving farmers and ranchers.