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WAGE SURVEY Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
A new survey for employees in the ag industry will soon take effect that, in theory, addresses concerns about wage suppression in the H-2A guest worker program, but Washington Policy Center's Ag Director Pam Lewison says it's off base.
WAGE SURVEY Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
A new survey for employees in the ag industry will soon take effect that, in theory, addresses concerns about wage suppression in the H-2A guest worker program, but Washington Policy Center's Ag Director Pam Lewison says it's off base.
Vilsack on Farm Bill
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says there won’t be a new farm bill until there’s “flexibility” in ways to fund one and the political will to do it.
Farm Bill Hope Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Congressional clock is ticking as the ag industry watches to see if a new Farm Bill is doable this session.
Farm Bill Hope Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Congressional clock is ticking as the ag industry watches to see if a new Farm Bill is doable this session.
Food Away From Home Spending Up and Farmer Sentiment Improves
The Agribusiness Update
More than a third of U.S. dollars spent on domestically produced food went to foodservice establishments in 2022, and farmer sentiment improved as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer climbed five points.
Meat Trade with Asia
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A recent trade mission to Asia by the U.S. Meat Export Federation was focused on telling the story for U.S. Producers.
Tyson to Close 4 Chicken Plants and Organic Produce Sales Higher
The Agribusiness Update
Tyson Foods announced plans to close four chicken processing facilities in the Midwest, and organic fresh produce grew slightly in sales dollars and volume in the second quarter of 2023, reversing a trend.
Trade with India
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
USDA is vying for greater access to the Indian market for U.S. farm goods, short of a free trade deal.
Alabama Farm Credit Record Dividends and Senate Passes WOTUS Disapproval
The Agribusiness Update
Alabama Farm Credit distributes a record of over $13 million dollars in cash dividends to customers, and the Senate passes a bipartisan disapproval of President Biden's WOTUS rule.
Georgia Pecan Research and USDA Wildfire Investment
The Agribusiness Update
University of Georgia pecan researchers receive USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture award, and USDA makes first investment in effort to mitigate wildfire risks.
Flooding in California Crops and USDA Wildfire Investment
The Agribusiness Update
Widespread flooding from storms have caused extensive flood damage for California agriculture, and USDA makes first investment in effort to mitigate wildfire risks.
Growers Turning to Technology and Ethanol in Fuel Saves Drivers Billions
The Agribusiness Update
Growers are turning to technology more to streamline tasks, address labor shortages and increase water efficiency, and a UC-Berkeley study shows adding low-cost ethanol to the nation's gas supply saves Americans billions.
Easing Weather Impact on Crops and Ethanol in Fuel Saves Drivers Billions
The Agribusiness Update
University of Florida researchers are looking for ways to make crops more resilient to severe weather like hurricanes, and a UC-Berkeley study shows adding low-cost ethanol to the nation's gas supply saves Americans billions.
UGA Tops Half-Billion in R&D Spending and Ag Groups Sue Over WOTUS
The Agribusiness Update
For the first time ever, the University of Georgia surpassed a half-billion dollars in research and development spending, and the American Farm Bureau and other ag groups file suit over the revised Waters of the U.S. Rule.
Meat Processing Grants
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announces millions for new meat processing grants and loans.
Future of Food Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Change is the norm in food production and, according to Alpha Food Labs co-founder, Mike Lee, that's not going to change any time soon.
Future of Food Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Change is the norm in food production and, according to Alpha Food Labs co-founder, Mike Lee, that's not going to change any time soon.
California Healthy Soils Program and NAWG's Farm Bill Priorities
The Agribusiness Update
California Department of Food and Agriculture awarding $66-million in grants for the Healthy Soils Program, and National Association of Wheat Growers share their 2023 Farm Bill priorities.
Ag World Golf Classic 2022 Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The 2022 Ag World Golf Classic is in the books and Ag World President Bryan Henninger says it was a huge success.