Biden vetoes GOP attempt to overturn WOTUS rule
Agriculture is better off with the administration’s “waters of the United States” rule than it would be without it, said President Biden in a veto statement last week.
U.S.- Mexico corn dispute could drag on all year
If the United States takes its complaint against Mexico’s ban on imports of GMO white corn to a USMCA panel, it could take 155 days — until late December or even January — for a final resolution, although a U.S. victory is likely, said three Ohio State University analysts.
TODAY’S QUICK HITS
A year of lower prices: The Food Price Index, which soared following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, is down for the 12th month in a row and 20.5 percent lower than its peak, in March 2022. (Food and Agriculture Organization)
LCFS and cow numbers: California offers incentives to turn livestock manure into biogas for transportation fuel, but there is no evidence the Low Carbon Fuel Standard has caused dairy farmers to expand their herds. (Ag Data News)
Port shutdown: Dockworkers shut down the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, California, for a 24-hour period, highlighting the long-running negotiations for a new labor contract. (Los Angeles Times)
Puerto Rican ag shrinks: Following landfall of two hurricanes in 2017, Puerto Rico lost 37 percent of its farms and farm sales fell 26 percent. (USDA)
Grazing assistance: The Natural Resources Conservation Service awarded $12 million to 49 projects to expand the use of conservation practices on grazing land. (USDA)
ON THE CALENDAR
Monday
The Agricultural Business Council of Kansas City holds its Mizzou Showcase, with remarks by vice chancellors Chris Daubert and Tom Spencer, 12:30 p.m. ET, Kansas City.
National CACFP Association holds National Child Nutrition Conference, through Friday, San Diego.
USDA releases weekly Crop Progress report, 4 p.m. ET.
Tuesday
USDA releases monthly Crop Production and WASDE reports, noon ET. Traders expect the USDA to reduce its estimates of Argentina’s corn and soybean crops in the face of continuing drought.
National Drought Mitigation Center, U.S. Geological Survey and Bureau of Reclamation host 2023 U.S. Drought Monitor Forum, through Thursday, Boulder City, Nevada.
Wednesday
The Labor Department releases monthly Consumer Price Index report, 8:30 a.m. ET.
Friday
The House Agriculture Committee holds farm bill listening session, 10 a.m. ET, Binghamton, New York.
Saturday
California Institute for Rural Studies holds Rural Justice Summit, Watsonville, California.
Sunday
American Commodity Distribution Association holds annual conference, through April 20, Anaheim, California.
