Georgia Wine Highway Passport and Farm Bill 2.0 Moves to House
From the Ag Information Network, I’m Bob Larson with your Agribusiness Update.
**Georgia Wine Producers have launched the Georgia Wine Highway Passport, a new digital program powered by the tech company Bandwango.
Designed for mobile phones, www.morningagclips.com reports this passport gives users access to one of the Southeast’s most anticipated wine tourism events.
Running March 1 through August 31, this celebration of Georgia’s thriving wine industry offers visitors an unparalleled opportunity to explore the state’s wine scene.
For more, go to www.opengeorgiawine.com.
www.morningagclips.com/digital-passport-for-guests-to-easily-experience-georgia-wine-highway/
**The House Ag Committee advanced a Republican-led farm bill 34-17 in a vote early Thursday.
While the markup was slowed by partisan fighting, the legislation was approved with the backing of seven Democrats.
Politico says the bill is basically the same as the legislation that advanced out of the committee two years ago.
Ranking Democrat Angie Craig says despite “bipartisan improvements,” the package remains a disappointing farm bill that doesn’t meet the moment.
**Over 12,000 farmers, exhibitors, stakeholders, and media gathered in San Antonio recently for the 2026 Commodity Classic, marking record attendance for the second straight year.
At over 5,100 farmers accounted for almost 43% of the total attendance.
Classic Co-Chair, Rob Shaffer says farmers are looking for practical insights, meaningful policy conversations, and real connections, and the Classic delivers on all three.
The 2027 Commodity Classic will be March 3–5 in New Orleans.
