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National Pork Producers Council on Prop 12
Line on Agriculture
The National Pork Producers Council does not want a patchwork of livestock standards.
New Tailpipe Emmissions Standards Leave Out Ethanol
Line on Agriculture
The Renewable Fuels Association says that there is not enough infrastructure in place to accommodate new tailpipe emissions standards and should have included ethanol as part of the Biden Administration's reduction goals.
Potato Sustainability Alliance App Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Potato Sustainability Alliance CEO John Mesko says they launched an online mobile app that farmers can use to report their sustainability practices and learn new approaches to production.
Agave Plant Study and Foreign Influence on American Agriculture
The Agribusiness Update
Researchers at the UC-Davis are studying agave plants as a potential drought-tolerant option for California farmers, and the House Agriculture Committee held a hearing over concerns of foreign influence on American agriculture.
2024 Flavor of Georgia Contest and Foreign Influence on American Agriculture
The Agribusiness Update
A panel of judges selected 36 finalists for the 2024 Flavor of Georgia food contest, and the House Agriculture Committee held a hearing over concerns of foreign influence on American agriculture.
Potato Sustainability Alliance App Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Potato Sustainability Alliance CEO John Mesko says they launched an online mobile app that farmers can use to report their sustainability practices and learn new approaches to production.
Rural-Urban Death Mortality Gap and New Mexico's Clean Fuel Standard
The Agribusiness Update
USDA’s Economic Research Service finds natural-cause mortality gap between rural and urban areas widened, and New Mexico joins three Western states in creating a clean transportation fuel standard.
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.
Good Fires Coming to Georgia and Vilsack on Rural Infrastructure Funding
The Agribusiness Update
You may notice smoke rising over Georgia in the coming weeks, but don't worry those are "good fires," and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announced an investment of over $772 million for rural infrastructure projects.
Proposed ESG Reporting In the Cattle Industry
Line on Agriculture
R-CALF United Stockgrowers of America CEO, Bill Bullard explains how this environmental, social, and governance standards proposal would impact the cattle industry.
GDA Feed Program Passes Audit and H-2A Usage Reaches New High
The Agribusiness Update
GDA’s Ag Inputs Division’s Feed Program passed their Animal Food Regulatory Program Standards audit, and new data shows H-2A usage reached new highs in fiscal year 2023 despite an increase in the Adverse Effect Wage Rate.
and Injunction on Prop 65 Impact on Glyphosate
The Agribusiness Update
USDA proposes changes to standards for grades of shelled and whole pecans, and Ninth Circuit Appeals Court recently affirmed a permanent injunction prohibiting California's Prop 65 warning requirement related to glyphosate.
Part 1: Growth Energy Pleased with Renewable Fuel Standards
Line on Agriculture
Chris Bliley, senior vice president of regulatory affairs for Growth Energy says RFS has hit a record high.
Citrus Greening in Organic and Food Insecurity Higher
The Agribusiness Update
Organic citrus growers and packers recognize the threat of the Asian citrus psyllid to their business and livelihood, and new research from USDA finds that in 2022, 12.8% of U.S. households were food insecure at some time during the year.
Citrus Greening in Organic and Food Insecurity Higher
The Agribusiness Update
Organic citrus growers and packers recognize the threat of the Asian citrus psyllid to their business and livelihood, and new research from USDA finds that in 2022, 12.8% of U.S. households were food insecure at some time during the year.
Cotton Acreage Up and Food Insecurity Higher
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol reports total cotton acreage up 25%, and new research from USDA finds that in 2022 12.8% of U.S. households were food insecure at some time during the year.
Organic Standards Act and Adopt GREET Act
The Agribusiness Update
The Organic Trade Association applauds the introduction of the Continuous Improvement and Accountability in Organic Standards Act, and lawmakers announce the reintroduction of the Adopt GREET Act, a bipartisan bill directing the EPA to update its greenhouse gas modeling for ethanol and biodiesel.
Organic Standards Act and Adopt GREET Act
The Agribusiness Update
The Organic Trade Association applauds the introduction of the Continuous Improvement and Accountability in Organic Standards Act, and lawmakers announce the reintroduction of the Adopt GREET Act, a bipartisan bill directing the EPA to update its greenhouse gas modeling for ethanol and biodiesel.
Organic Standards Act and Adopt GREET Act
The Agribusiness Update
The Organic Trade Association applauds the introduction of the Continuous Improvement and Accountability in Organic Standards Act, and lawmakers announce the reintroduction of the Adopt GREET Act, a bipartisan bill directing the EPA to update its greenhouse gas modeling for ethanol and biodiesel.
California's Heat Safety Law and McConnell on Farm Bill Deadline
The Agribusiness Update
California tightens Heat Illness Prevention Standard, one of the most stringent in the nation, and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says Congress is running out of legislative working days before Farm Bill expires.