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You Might Save on Thanksgiving Costs This Year
California Ag Today
In spirit of the food-centric holiday, let’s hear from the American Farm Bureau Federation. AFBF released its 2023 Thanksgiving Dinner cost Survey. Veronica Nigh, an economist with the American Farm Bureau, says a Thanksgiving meal might be a little cheaper this year.
You Might Save on Thanksgiving Costs This Year
California Ag Today
In spirit of the food-centric holiday, let’s hear from the American Farm Bureau Federation. AFBF released its 2023 Thanksgiving Dinner cost Survey. Veronica Nigh, an economist with the American Farm Bureau, says a Thanksgiving meal might be a little cheaper this year.
Turkey Talk: Straight to Dessert
Southeast Regional Ag News
In 2022, American farmers produced more that 1.6 billion pounds of pumpkins according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. More than just being a whole lot of pumpkin pie, it was valued at over $272 million dollars
Turkey Talk: Bird is the Word
Southeast Regional Ag News
In 2022, farmers in the United States produced 210 million turkeys. That’s valued at $7.1 billion.
Foreign Owned Farm Land
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
USDA’s latest report on foreign-owned farmland in the U.S. shows foreign investors own less than two percent of all land in the country.
Quick Fix for Farm Bill Possible
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
An American Farm Bureau official says just a short-term extension of maybe a few weeks will be needed to write a new farm bill, and not the year many are worried about, but adds lawmakers should have done their job already.
Young People Invited to Explore 'New Frontiers' at AFBF Convention
Farm of the Future
Farm Bureau is partnering with 4-H, FFA and MANNRS to offer free registration to youth members.
Export Projections for 2024
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Fiscal year 2024 is not looking good for farm exports, already down through 11 months tabulated for fiscal year 2023.
Modern Farm Bill Legislation Needed
California Ag Today
With the Farm Bill set to expire soon, ag groups continue to press for a modern farm bill.
Government Shutdown and Farm Bill Deadline Nears
California Ag Today
The end of September marks two important deadlines for Congress: the deadline to pass a new farm bill and the deadline to fund the federal government. American Farm Bureau Federation Executive Vice President Joby Young says farmers and ranchers will immediately notice the impact of a potential government shutdown.
Collaborating on Ag Sustainability Issues
Farm of the Future
A recent meeting of farm leaders focused on the future of sustainable agriculture.
World Trade Organization Rules in Favor of US Cases Against China
Line on Agriculture
American Farm Bureau Federation, Senior Director of Government Affairs, Dave Samuelson is happy with WTO rulings.
EPA Extends Comment Period on Proposed Herbicide Strategy
Farm of the Future
The EPA released a draft strategy on herbicide use designed to better protect endangered species.
Climate-Smart Ag in California and Most U.S. Potatoes Processed
The Agribusiness Update
University of California Cooperative Extension scientists partnering with regional farms to demonstrate climate-smart ag practices, and New Data from USDA’s Economic Research Service shows the majority of U.S. potatoes are now sold in processed forms.
Climate-Smart Ag in California and Most U.S. Potatoes Processed
The Agribusiness Update
University of California Cooperative Extension scientists partnering with regional farms to demonstrate climate-smart ag practices, and New Data from USDA’s Economic Research Service shows the majority of U.S. potatoes are now sold in processed forms.
Consumers Love Watermelon and Most U.S. Potatoes Processed
The Agribusiness Update
Survey shows 72% of consumers want more watermelon options, and New Data from USDA’s Economic Research Service shows the majority of U.S. potatoes are now sold in processed forms.
Ag Group Says New WOTUS Rule Not Clear
Line on Agriculture
American Farm Bureau Federation Senior Government Affairs Director, Courtney Briggs
AFBF's Take on China Tariffs
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
An American Farm Bureau official says even if it is tough getting China to comply with a WTO ruling against its retaliatory tariffs on U.S. exports five years ago, it was the right decision.
Inflation Rising
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Inflation was up in July. A rebound in energy and travel costs led to the first jump in consumer prices in over a year, as inflation accelerated by just over 3% from a year ago.
Cattle Inventory Falls
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Bernt Nelson, American Farm Bureau Federation Economist, says the USDA Cattle Inventory Report showed a larger decline than analysts expected.