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California's New Farm Labor Laws and Northern Lights Play Havoc on Farms
The Agribusiness Update
California’s new farm labor organizing law has delivered wins for the union but also a string of allegations from employers, farmworkers and labor organizers, and the Northern Lights lit up skies around the U.S., but also played havoc with farmers during spring planting.
Alabama Bans Cultured Meat and Northern Lights Play Havoc on Farms
The Agribusiness Update
Alabama is now the second state to ban the sale of cultured meat, and the Northern Lights lit up skies around the U.S., but also played havoc with farmers during spring planting.
Bird Flu Beef Safe and Finding Suitable Agribusiness Candidates
The Agribusiness Update
After bird flu was found in cattle, the Meat Institute says that properly prepared beef is safe to eat and not a safety risk to humans, and U.S. employers report challenges in finding suitable job candidates with work-ready skills to fill openings in the agri-food industry.
Bird Flu Beef Safe and Finding Suitable Agribusiness Candidates
The Agribusiness Update
After bird flu was found in cattle, the Meat Institute says that properly prepared beef is safe to eat and not a safety risk to humans, and U.S. employers report challenges in finding suitable job candidates with work-ready skills to fill openings in the agri-food industry.
Georgia Dog of the Year and Former ASPCA Chief Hammers Charity
The Agribusiness Update
Skippy, a four-year-old mixed breed has wagged away with the top prize in the 2024 American Farm Bureau Farm Dog of the Year Contest, and former president of the ASPCA speaks out against the animal charity.
Electric Skid Steer
Farm of the Future
Firstgreen Industries brings the first all-electric skid steer to the market.
Drip Irrigation Saves Water and UN May Skip Ag on Climate Adaptation
The Agribusiness Update
Desert lettuce growers may be able to save more than 10 inches of water by converting to shallow, buried drip irrigation, and, negotiators at the UN climate summit may skip over food and agriculture while assembling a final statement on climate adaptation.
Drip Irrigation Saves Water and UN May Skip Ag on Climate Adaptation
The Agribusiness Update
Desert lettuce growers may be able to save more than 10 inches of water by converting to shallow, buried drip irrigation, and negotiators at the UN climate summit may skip over food and agriculture while assembling a final statement on climate adaptation.
Vilsack Visits Georgia and UN May Skip Ag on Climate Adaptation
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack was in Georgia last week promoting USDA's school meals and sustainable aviation fuel, and negotiators at the UN climate summit may skip over food and agriculture while assembling a final statement on climate adaptation.
California Braces for Dry Year and SNAP Serves Millions
The Agribusiness Update
California water officials are bracing for another dry year for the Scott and Shasta rivers in Siskiyou County, and USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program served an average of 41.1 million people per month across the country.
California Water Management and American Farm Bureau's Role
The Agribusiness Update
A research report sheds light on an innovative solution that could reshape California’s water management, and American Farm Bureau members play an important role in their communities by serving at the local, state, and national levels.
Chattahoochee Water Agreement and American Farm Bureau's Role
The Agribusiness Update
Governors of Georgia and Alabama reach agreement with Corps of Engineers on Chattahoochee River water availability, and American Farm Bureau members play an important role in their communities by serving at the local, state, and national levels.
Grasshopper-Cricket Infestation and Organic Market Development Act
The Agribusiness Update
Farmers along the California-Oregon border have reported millions of dollars in losses from a torrent of grasshoppers and Mormon crickets, and Congress introduces legislation to give organic producers tools to increase capacity, reach new markets, and grow businesses.
Sun Protection and Port Negotiations Continue
The Agribusiness Update
Farmers and ranchers encouraged to protect themselves from sun damage, and West Coast Port negotiations continue.
No Respect for Ag Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
The disconnect between agriculture and lawmakers continues to grow, according to the Washington Policy Center's Pam Lewison who says far too much advice was coming from urban legislators.
No Respect for Ag Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
The disconnect between agriculture and lawmakers continues to grow, according to the Washington Policy Center's Pam Lewison who says far too much advice was coming from urban legislators.
USDA Adds Rural Broadband Funding and West Coast Ports Negotiations
The Agribusiness Update
USDA announces $20-million for rural broadband assistance, and West Coast ports continue contract negotiations between Pacific Maritime and International Longshore and Warehouse Union.
Skincare for your Soil
Southeast Regional Ag News
The soil’s skin is the interface between the surface of the soil and the atmosphere. Caring for it , according to certified crop advisor Tom Kilcer, is critical for building soil health and structure.