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Food Recovery Caucus Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Representatives Dan Newhouse, of Washington, and Chellie Pingree, of Maine, have relaunched the bipartisan Congressional Food Recovery Caucus.
Food Recovery Caucus Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Representatives Dan Newhouse, of Washington, and Chellie Pingree, of Maine, have relaunched the bipartisan Congressional Food Recovery Caucus.
Florida Orange Forecast and Tariff Relief Package Discussed
The Agribusiness Update
The forecast for all U.S. oranges for the 2024-25 season is 2.46 million tons, up 2% from the previous forecast but down 8% from last year, and the White House and congressional lawmakers have begun discussing a tariff relief package to deal with the potential economic repercussions.
Methane Reduction Ahead of Schedule and Tariff Relief Package Discussed
The Agribusiness Update
California dairy farmers are expected to meet the state’s goal for reducing methane emissions from their farms ahead of schedule, and the White House and congressional lawmakers have begun discussing a tariff relief package to deal with the potential economic repercussions.
Methane Reduction Ahead of Schedule and Tariff Relief Package Discussed
The Agribusiness Update
California dairy farmers are expected to meet the state’s goal for reducing methane emissions from their farms ahead of schedule, and the White House and congressional lawmakers have begun discussing a tariff relief package to deal with the potential economic repercussions.
Tariffs and Cantwell
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A bipartisan Senate bill would restore Congress’ constitutional role in approving tariff use.
Meat Sales Hit Record High and USTR Investigates China
The Agribusiness Update
Meat sales hit a record high of $104.6 billion in 2024, and the U.S. Trade Representative’s Office launched an investigation into China’s efforts to dominate the maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors.
Wine Smoke Damage Legislation and Local Food for Schools Cuts
The Agribusiness Update
Legislation out of both houses of Congress has been introduced to protect winegrape growers against wildfire smoke damage, and USDA is ending two pandemic-era programs that provided more than $1 billion for schools and food banks to purchase food from local farmers and producers.
GFB in D.C. to Air Concerns and Local Food for Schools Cuts
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Farm Bureau members visited Washington, D.C. recently, meeting with the Georgia congressional delegation and sharing concerns, and USDA is ending two pandemic-era programs that provided more than $1 billion for schools and food banks to purchase food from local farmers and producers.
Farm Bill Plan B
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A new farm bill again faces tough odds this year, given all Congress must do on other issues like taxes and raising the debt ceiling, and that means the possibility of a farm bill ‘plan B.’
Ag Secretary Plan for Mitigate Wildfire Risk and NASDA Wants Fix for Ag Labor
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins announced that USDA is embarking on a new era to mitigate wildfire risk, and the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture called on Congress to develop comprehensive strategies to address agricultural labor challenges and border security.
GA Ag Commissioner Praises Bird Flu Plan and NASDA Wants Fix for Ag Labor
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Ag Commissioner Tyler J Harper praised Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins’ 5-point plan to combat avian influenza, and the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture called on Congress to develop comprehensive strategies to address agricultural labor challenges and border security.
Tariffs and Trump Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Many say tariffs are nothing but a negotiating tool, but U.S. Representative Suzan DelBene, of Washington’s 1st District, says it's not that simple.
Tariffs and Trump Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Many say tariffs are nothing but a negotiating tool, but U.S. Representative Suzan DelBene, of Washington’s 1st District, says it's not that simple.
H-2A Reform-NFU
Fruit Grower Report
Rod Larew, president of the National Farmers Union, says with ag workforce challenges on everybody’s mind these days, H-2A reform is possible.
Farm Bill Now or Later
Fruit Grower Report
With Congress back in session along with a new Ag Secretary and of course the President, is there any chance of getting a new farm bill done this year or will we let the new Congress worry about it in 2025?
Challenges 2025 NW Hort Council Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
When it comes to educating legislators about the needs of agriculture, Kate Tynan, Senior Vice President at the Northwest Horticultural Council, says it’s not easy.
Challenges 2025 NW Hort Council Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
When it comes to educating legislators about the needs of agriculture, Kate Tynan, Senior Vice President at the Northwest Horticultural Council, says it’s not easy.
Deere Working on Right to Repair and Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Ending
The Agribusiness Update
John Deere says it’s working on the long-standing issue of: and owner's right to repair their equipment, and the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will sunset at the end of 2025 if Congress doesn’t extend it.
Deere Working on Right to Repair and Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Ending
The Agribusiness Update
John Deere says it’s working on the long-standing issue of: and owner's right to repair their equipment, and the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will sunset at the end of 2025 if Congress doesn’t extend it.