Ag Loan Demand Up and NCBA Applauds Paraguayan Beef Ban

The Agribusiness Update
Agricultural loan demand increased in 2023, and agricultural lending by U.S. farm banks grew 6.7%, and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association thanked the Senate for passing a resolution to block beef imports from Paraguay.

Ag Loan Demand Up and NCBA Applauds Paraguayan Beef Ban

The Agribusiness Update
Agricultural loan demand increased in 2023, and agricultural lending by U.S. farm banks grew 6.7%, and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association thanked the Senate for passing a resolution to block beef imports from Paraguay.

NCBA Talks Beef Nutrition in Consumers

California Ag Today
Misinformation surrounding beef nutrition has clouded consumer choices for years. Executive Director of Nutrition Research at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Dr. Shalene McNeill joins us to talk about Beef Checkoff research that was conducted through Baylor College of Medicine.

National Cattlemen's Beef Association Pushes Back on Bill to Designate Critical Habitat on Priate Lands

Line on Agriculture
A comprehensive conservation bill has been introduced called, the American Wildlife Habitat Conservation Act that has several issues of concern to NCBA.

Final Packers and Stockyards Act and AM for Every Vehicle Act Gains Support

The Agribusiness Update
The National Cattlemen's Beef Association responds to USDA's final Packers and Stockyards rule, and the AM for Every Vehicle Act hits the magic number of 218 voting co-sponsors it needs to ensure passage through the House of Representatives.

New Resources for Cattle Culling and Texas Panhandle Fire Update

The Agribusiness Update
A new resource from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and CattleFax helps producers maximize profitability from their culling decisions, and the Smokehouse Creek fire has burned more than 850,000 acres in the Texas Panhandle, the second largest in state history.

California Almonds & Water Molds and America's Largest Landowners

The Agribusiness Update
University of California researchers warn almond growers about rare "water molds" disease that can cause severe damage to their orchards, and the Land Report Research Team issued a report detailing America’s largest landowners.

Georgia Ag Forecast Positive and America's Largest Landowners

The Agribusiness Update
A positive takeaway from the 2024 Georgia Ag Forecast is Georgia’s chances of experiencing a recession this year are only about 33% compared to the U.S. at 50%, and the Land Report Research Team issued a report detailing America’s largest landowners.

California Almonds & Water Molds and America's Largest Landowners

The Agribusiness Update
University of California researchers warn almond growers about rare "water molds" disease that can cause severe damage to their orchards, and the Land Report Research Team issued a report detailing America’s largest landowners.

Using Beef Checkoff Dollars to Develop New Markets

Line on Agriculture
US Meat Export Federation Chair, Randy Spronk talked about exports at recent CattleCon meeting.

USDA '22 Pesticide Summary and House's New Agricultural Trade Caucus

The Agribusiness Update
The USDA published the 2022 Pesticide Data Program Annual

Summary that shows over 99% of tested samples had pesticide residues BELOW EPA benchmark levels, and House lawmakers launched a new Agricultural Trade Caucus, seeking to advance and promote policies vital to U.S. agriculture.

USDA '22 Pesticide Summary and House's New Agricultural Trade Caucus

The Agribusiness Update
The USDA published the 2022 Pesticide Data Program Annual

Summary that shows over 99% of tested samples had pesticide residues BELOW EPA benchmark levels, and House lawmakers launched a new Agricultural Trade Caucus, seeking to advance and promote policies vital to U.S. agriculture.

Chevron Deference Gives Too Much Authority to Federal Agencies

Line on Agriculture
The National Cattlmen's Beef Association would like more certainties when it comes to regulations.

Challenges for Fresh Produce Supply and Legislative Milestone for AM Radio

The Agribusiness Update
Global challenges continue to affect players along the fresh produce supply chain, and radio industry hits important milestone as the number of House lawmakers who back efforts to make AM radio mandatory in vehicles reached 200.

Challenges for Fresh Produce Supply and Legislative Milestone for AM Radio

The Agribusiness Update
Global challenges continue to affect players along the fresh produce supply chain, and radio industry hits important milestone as the number of House lawmakers who back efforts to make AM radio mandatory in vehicles reached 200.

Georgia Peanut Farm Show and Legislative Milestone for AM Radio

The Agribusiness Update
More than 1,000 farmers sharpened their skills at the 47th annual Georgia Peanut Farm Show and Conference last week at the University of Georgia Tifton, and radio industry hits important milestone as the number of House lawmakers who back efforts to make AM radio mandatory in vehicles reached 200.

NCBA Opposes Paraguayan Beef Imports and Pork Exports Robust

The Agribusiness Update
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association opposes the USDA’s decision to allow Paraguayan beef imports starting next month, and September pork exports were slightly lower than a year ago but maintain robust pace.

Farm Bill Extension from NCBA

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A top official for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says a likely farm bill extension could be a year or more and include some commodity payment fixes.

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Southeast Regional Ag News
The Beef Checkoff-funded Trailblazers program is seeking applications for its next class of beef advocates

Farm Bill and NCBA

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Cattlemen are keeping up the pressure on lawmakers to do a farm bill this year, despite what seem like impossible odds given Congress' paralysis over a Speaker.