Crop Insurance & Ag News for CA & AZ Producers: 12.30.2024

• UC: Protect livestock, poultry from bird flu
• Almond Price Break Even Point is Too High for Many Growers
• Carbon Program Offers Financial and Soil Health Incentives
• California State of Emergency and Poll Shows Americans Want E15
• Vertical Farming Company Shifts Away from California
• How Farmers Will Be Paid In Congress’ Economic Loss Assistance Program Payments
• Top 5 Things to Watch | Delayed Business Reporting Rule, Weather Changes, Top Ag Story of 2024 Reveal in Week Ahead
• 2025: The Beginning of the New Normal
• Experts Worried Bird Flu Spread is Reaching Boiling Point
• What Farmers Need to Know About the Corporate Transparency Act Taking Effect Jan. 13, 2025
• How to Increase Yields With Lime Applications
• Bumper Crops, Struggling Prices Weigh on Grain Farmers’ Incomes
• Ag Interest Rate Snapshot
• This Week in Agribusiness, Dec. 28, 2024
• Commodities play bounce house in Chicago
• 7 ways to ease human health concerns with triazole fungicides
• Trump Threatens To Take Back The Panama Canal, Critical For Ag Exports
• How Financial Liquidity Helps Farms Perform In Tough Times
• Dollar Stores Impact Rural Independent Grocery Stores More Than Urban Stores

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Crop Insurance & Ag News for CA & AZ Producers: 12.20.2024

• Shutdown more and more likely: House rejects Trump-backed deal to keep government running
• Budget deal collapse jeopardizes ag aid and farm bill | Government shutdown looms as Trump torpedoes bipartisan agreement.
• House Votes Down Funding, Ag Relief Bill Trump Backs
• California Sunflower Seed Hybrid Development
• How Do Smallholder Farmers Afford Ag Robotics?
• Fresh Perspectives and Continuity at California Farm Bureau
• Morroco and Turkey Possible New Almond Markets
• Trump Endorses New Spending Plan in Congress That Suspends Debt Limit for Two Years
• Minnesota’s Amy Klobuchar Named Ranking Member Of Senate Ag Committee
• Dec. 1 Cattle on Feed Report Expected To Be Supportive for Cattle Complex
• Expert Witness Who Alleges ADM Manipulated Ethanol Market Sees Credibility Examined in Court
• Take tillage to next level with these tools
• Grains Close Mixed | Thursday, December 19, 2024
• White House Recognizes Rural Innovators for Their Community-Focused Work
• Tax Turbulence: How Sunsetting Provisions Could Change Your Bottom Line
• GAO Reports Farmers Have Received $161 Billion From USDA In Past Five Years

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Crop Insurance & Ag News for CA & AZ Producers: 12.13.2024

• California Table Grape Commission Hires Director of Community Service and Health Programs
• Walnut Industry Reaching Out To Connected Foodies
• Will importing workers lead to importing crops?
• Can Whole Orchard Recycling Suppress Weed Establishment in New Orchards?
• Postharvest State of the California Table Grape Industry
• Why Did Court Halt CTA Reporting Requirements?
• Biden Administration Wants to Protect Monarch Butterfly With Endangered Species Act
• Deportation Threat Pt 1
• Trump trade war to hurt farmers as China turns to Brazil
• Democrats in Congress Propose $10 Billion in Economic Aid to Farmers
• Market Aid in Jeopardy During Farm Bill Extension Talks
• Farm Bill Extension Stalls as Republicans Oppose Using IRA Funds for Aid to Farmers
• Smith’s Favorite Story of 2024 | Celebrating Farming Fathers and Family
• Crop Insurance | Keeps America Growing | Crops, Cars and Cavemen
• Find way through trying times in agriculture
• With Trump, Oil Refiners ‘Will Be Back in the Driver’s Seat’ on RFS, Says Analyst
• Navigating Trade Wars, Tariffs and More in the New Year
• Opinion | As Farmers, it is Important and Good to Stand Up and Defend the Future of Agriculture
• DGA Report Sparks Debate Over Nutrition Guidelines
• Trump signals support for dockworkers as potential January strike looms
• CoBank Releases Report “Forces That Will Shape The 2025 U.S. Rural Economy”
• USDA Denies Iowa To Prevent Purchase Of Lab-Grown Meat And Eggs With Federal AssistanceFarm Bill Extension Stalls as Republicans Oppose Using IRA Funds for Aid to Farmers
• USDA Release Report Showing How Food Dollar Sales Are Split Between All Parties
• Why Gifting Shares of a C-Corp is Not a Good Idea
• Congress continues work on supplemental disaster package for farmers
• Farmer stays resilient, says farm bill would help
• U.S. agriculture can be greenhouse gas negative
• Progressive Farmer | Baranick’s Favorite Story of 2024 April Eclipse Was a Life-Changing Experience
• Ten megatrends impacting agriculture: Part 1
• Trump Migrant Deportations Could Threaten States’ Agricultural Economies
• Two Judges Block Kroger-Albertsons Merger
• Grassley certain of farm bill extension but unsure on disaster aid
• House Votes for Final Passage of New Water Infrastructure ‘WRDA’ Bill
• Tractors Take New Sales Hit in November | New Tractor and Combine Sales Fell Again in November
• These new UTVs are built for work and play
• 2024 growing season highlights the wonders of soil
• A Year in the Life of a Christmas Tree Farmer
• Federal Judge Halts Enforcement of Corporate Transparency Act
• 2025 Top Farmer Conference Provides Economic, Policy and Tech Strategies
• Will the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Get a Second Life?
• USDA Reports Precision Agriculture Use Increases With Farm Size
• USDA Announces Availability Of $1.13 Billion For Local Food Programs
• USDA Announces Marketing Assistance Program For Small Specialty Crop Growers

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Crop Insurance & Ag News for CA & AZ Producers: 12.05.2024

• Growers begin vote on Almond Board’s future
• Ag Economist Irwin: Trump Administration Could Do Away With 45Z Tax Credit
• Farmer Sentiment Following The U.S. Election Reaches Highest Levels Since May 2021
• Most Fertilizer Prices Remain Higher
• USDA’s December Net Farm Income Forecast at $140.7 Billion
• Traders Turn Feeder Cattle Complex Higher as Fundamental Support Prevails
• Ag Trade Deficit Higher, But Tariffs on Imports Could Boost Domestic Demand for Soybeans
• Kioti, Manitou release new ag machines
• Road warrior: Focusing on your business and personal cash flow is a powerful strategy during a down business cycle.
• DFAP is closed, will not reopen, USDA says Scams misleading potential recipients of Discrimination Financial Assistance Program money have been reported.
• A ‘Trump Bump’ on the Farm, With a Dollop of Trade War Anxiety
• Strong Livestock Revenue Slows Decline in U.S. Farm Income
• Judge Overturns USDA Rule on Genetically Engineered Plants
• Treasury says 45Z tax guidance coming before new Trump administration
• Consider having more control over drainage systems
• Watch interest costs
• Farm Bill Extension a Priority as Congress Returns
• Judge blocks business ownership reporting requirement
• USDA Forecasts Farm Sector Profits To Fall In 2024
• More From Farm Bureau On Ag Producers’ Income Drop Of $41 Billion In Two Years
• CropLife Magazine Reports The 100 Largest Crop Input Ag Retailers
• Farm Bill Extension a Priority as Congress Returns
• Did Mr. Trump promise inflation? A Rabobank research report predicts inflation, higher deficits and ag trade disruption if the president-elect follows through on economic policy promises.
• Trump transition looms over organic summit
• The Value of a Dollar Is Influencing the Value of Commodities
• Where Is Farmland Going? A look at what is happening to American farmland as farmers get older.
• Activists’ Issue Statement On Court Strikes Down Lax GMO Rules, Halts GE Crop Introductions Without USDA Oversight

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Crop Insurance & Ag News for CA & AZ Producers: 11.25.2024

• Trump Names Policy Leader Brooke Rollins As Agriculture Secretary in Next Administration
• Agricultural industry groups released statements congratulating the current president and CEO of America First Policy Institute on her nomination.
• Market Relief Needed to Supplement Farm Bill Extension, Senators Say
• California’s avian influenza outbreak escalating
• Short California Winegrape Crop Doesn’t Fix Wine Market Troubles
• Food and Beverage Companies Sharpen M&A Efforts to Focus on Core Strengths and Consumer Trends
• USDA Launches New Online Civil Rights Tool
• 7 ag stories you can’t miss from week ending – November 22, 2024
• Ag Policy Blog: Stabenow’s Late Effort to Secure a New Farm Bill Before Retirement, the Rural Prosperity Act
• With Trump Administration, Ag Sustainability Goals Will Likely Lean on Private Sector
• Will grain markets get a bull for Christmas?
• Does Black Friday turn grain markets red?
• Want to scout soybeans better? Check out these tools
• Keeping agriculture cool: Building on opportunities, leadership and advocacy
• Winter Wheat Planting Complete in 8 States
• ASA monitoring tariff suggestions under second Trump admin
• How to maximize profitability in a tough ag economy
• Farm Labor Survey under question
• Farmland: A Legacy And An Asset
• Full Year: John Deere’s Revenues Down 28%, Net Income Down 30%: $7.1 Billion
• John Deere’s Stock Price On Track For Largest Percent Increase Since 2021
• USDA Releases Season Average Price Forecasts Report
• Is Beef Getting the Boot in Dietary Guidelines?

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Crop Insurance & Ag News for CA & AZ Producers: 11.15.2024

• How The Anti-Animal Confinement Proposal Was Crushed In California
• Trump taps Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to head Health and Human Services
• Cash-Strapped U.S. Farmers Switch to Generic Crop Chemicals, in Blow to Big Manufacturers
• Republicans Elect Farm-State Sen. Thune for Majority Leader
• Ag Bankers Survey: Profitability Concerns Rise Among US Farmers
• Ag Interest Rate | Snapshot Farm Credit Rates
• The ABCs of Business Ownership
• The ever-increasing market support for organic agriculture
• Couple marries beef cattle with CrossFit
• Corporate Transparency Act Deadline Approaching – What You Need to Know
• Ag Committee Member John Thune Elected Senate Majority Leader
• Zeldin Picked to Lead EPA, Lighthizer Not Asked to Tackle Trade
• BASF Adjusts Its Grower Financing Program To Support Farm Liquidity In 2025
• EPA Announces Members To The Farm, Ranch And Rural Communities Advisory Committee
• New Report Highlights Impact Of Glyphosate Loss On Farm Bill Programs
• USDA: Poverty Rates Highest For Rural Children Under 5 Years Old
• Ag leaders pleased with selection of Thune as Senate Majority Leader
• Are possible Trump tariffs generating ag anxiety?
• EID and your cattle: What you need to know
• When cellphones don’t work, how do you communicate on farm?
• Will Trump tariffs benefit agriculture trade?

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Crop Insurance & Ag News for CA & AZ Producers: 11.07.2024

• Trump claims ‘powerful mandate,’ Senate goes GOP
• Ballot Proposal Banning "Factory Farming" Banned In California
• About 2,000 people gathered near Sacramento to see the latest in ag innovations.
• Ag lobbyist says election results have farm bill impact
• NCGA urges new Congress, Trump administration to quickly pass a farm bill, expand trade
• Farmer Confidence Rebounds, Reaches Highest Level in a Year
• Reviewing the Latest Ad Hoc Payment Proposal in Congress
• Soybeans Turnaround and Close Higher | Wednesday, November 6, 2024
• What Farmers Should Know Ahead of the November WASDE
• Land owner bill of rights rejected in South Dakota
• Landowners raising questions in 2024
• Six Tractors Of The Year Announced At EIMA
• It’s not all over with the election
• Cattle Most Often The Choice Of Commodity For Farm Producers By Veterans
• Renewable Fuels Assn Congratulates Donald Trump On Election Victory
• Submit Your Nominations For Farm Equipment’s Dealer Hall Of Fame Class Of 2025
• Growth Energy Issues Statement On Trump-Vance Victory
• Global Market Insights Forecasts Specialty Fertilizers Market Worth To Cross $44.7 Bn By 2032
• H-2A delivers much-needed labor

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Crop Insurance & Ag News for CA & AZ Producers: 11.04.2024

• Fresno Chamber Honors Harold McClarty as Agriculturalist of the Year
• California Walnut Crop Mid-Harvest Update
• Smoke from Megafires Reduces Nut Crop Yields
• Will AI Replace Agronomic Advisors?
• Pesticides in the Air and H5N1 Dairy Resilience
• New Online Auction Website for Cattle Producers
• Complaint Alleges EID Tags "Unlawful" and "Burdensome"
• Agriculture Made Up 6% Of Total U.S. Import Value
• From Clocks, to Candidates, to Grain Stocks: A Lot of Adjustments This Week
• Farmer says additional restrictions move the goalposts for farmers
• Watching Election From the Farm Field
• Farmers Begin to Reflect on a Season of Surprises
• Production Blog Do | You Consider Farming Fun?
• Consolidation Continues in Seed Industry
• USDA announces more help for distressed borrowers
• Catch up on the rising number of large farm operating loans, the newly-approved dicamba herbicide alternative glufosinate-P, how Election Day will impact agriculture and more!
• Vilsack: avian flu in hogs different than cattle
• 9 Months: Farm Credit System’s Net Income Up 7%: $5.91 Billion
• Getting Grounded: Soil science education shift challenges USDA conservationist hiring
• USDA Reports 2023 Irrigation And Water Management Data Now Available

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Crop Insurance & Ag News for CA & AZ Producers: 10.25.2024

• The Value of Water Rights in Farmland
• An Almond Grower Slows Down His Replants
• Pacific Temperatures Show Slower La Nina Development vs. 2020
• H5N1 in California and Protect the Harvest Shuts Down
• Survey Details Show Farmer Preferences | DTN/Progressive Farmer Survey Previews Rural Views on 2024 Election
• 10 timely tips to overcome the farm economy downturn
• DTN Ag Weather Brief
• As Interest Payments Surpass Military Spending, Washington Yawns
• ARC and PLC Payments Go Out, Reflecting Weakness of Farm Bill Safety Net
• U.S. Farmers Make History by Funding Their Own Safety Net
• USDA exports – Three flash sales land on Thursday, October 24
• Kennedy’s Talk of ‘When I Get Inside’ USDA Stirs Ag Unease
• Dietary Guidelines committee favors an increase in more plant-based protein, NCBA pushes back
• Market extremes for farmland in 2024
• Consider trade impacts of the upcoming election
• Farmers Nat’l Co: Why Land Values Stay High During The Present Ag Economy
• USDA Releases Season Average Price Forecasts Report
• Mental Health: Need help? Follow this farmer’s advice
• USDA Launches New Loan Assistance Tool For Ag Lenders
• Ag Policy Blog: 16 Close House Ag Committee Races We’re Watching
• Ag Loses Billions in China Trade War

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Crop Insurance & Ag News for CA & AZ Producers: 10.18.2024

• How to survive a challenging farm economy
• What Farms Need to Know About BOI
• AFBF: 230,000 Farms Affected by Beneficial Ownership Reporting Rules
• Financial and credit culture shift in farm business
• These irrigation products could change your operation
• Tech a labor-saving solution for organic growers Robots’ potential to be discussed at Organic Grower Summit.
• Can farmers break even this year?
• Food inflation’s ‘remarkably small’ bite and consumer perception
• New U.S.-China trade war could cost farmers billions
• Stray voltage remains a problem for some farms
• Machinery Pete: Can Used Farm Equipment Prices Go Any Higher?
• IMF: Global Trade Has Slowed but Not in Reverse
• Alcohol-to-jet reaches milestone, but pipeline crucial
• Getting Grounded: Inside USDA’s efforts to staff up to meet farmers’ environmental challenges
• USDA Highlights Success Of Historic Partnerships For Climate-Smart Commodities Initiative
• Ag economists say both presidential candidates bad for trade
• Harris-Walz Campaign Challenges Trump’s Strength With Rural Voters
• Examine your business environment to find opportunities
• Rural life: A challenge or a blessing
• 5 ways to score insurance discounts
• The Hard Truth: 2024 Could Go Down as the Worst Financial Year for Farmers Since 2007
• The Department of Energy has announced a conditional $1.46 billion loan guarantee to Gevo for a large-scale corn starch-to-jet fuel facility.
• Analysis Shows Tariff-Induced Trade War Would Hurt U.S. Farmers

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