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California Ag OT Costs Workers Hours and War Impact on Fertilizer
The Agribusiness Update
While some have benefited, California’s 2016 agricultural overtime law has reduced overall earnings for farmworkers, and U.S. farmers brace for shock resulting from the disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and the impact on fertilizer.
Florida Blueberry Recovery and War Impact on Fertilizer
The Agribusiness Update
After a hard winter that froze blossoms and fruit, Florida blueberry growers are recovering from the chilly season, and U.S. farmers brace for shock resulting from the disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and the impact on fertilizer.
Foreign-Born Workforce
Idaho Ag Today
The Idaho Farm Bureau Federation hosted a press conference releasing the findings of a new economic impact study.
New IFBF Buiding
Idaho Ag Today
On December 2nd, the Boise Office of the Idaho Farm Bureau Federation at the corner of 5th and Washington downtown Boise was demolished.
Ridenbaugh Canal ramifications
Idaho Ag Today
Ridenbaugh Canal Headworks Modernization Project.
Ridenbaugh Canal ramifications
Idaho Ag Today
Ridenbaugh Canal Headworks Modernization Project.
FB building location
Idaho Ag Today
Farm Bureau's new four-story, mixed-use project in downtown Boise.
New Farm Bureau building
Idaho Ag Today
On October 16th, the Idaho Farm Bureau Federation held a groundbreaking ceremony for it’s new four-story, mixed-use project in downtown Boise.
A Closer Look at Bamboo
Southeast Regional Ag News
As Florida’s citrus industry struggles, some growers see bamboo as a promising crop with global potential.
MAHA Issues and 2001 Roadless Rule Rescinded
The Agribusiness Update
Concern about the Make America Healthy Again report led 250-plus agriculture groups to ask the Trump administration to “correct” the direction of MAHA, and Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins rescinds 2001 Roadless Rule, which removes prohibitions on road construction and timber harvest on nearly 59 million acres of National Forest land.
Atmospheric rivers
Idaho Ag Today
In the last year, I've heard a lot about atmospheric rivers, so I asked hydrologist David Hoekema what they were.
New wheat commision building
Idaho Ag Today
The plan to construct a new Idaho Wheat Commission building, discussed and planned for years, is no longer in a holding pattern.
New farm categories
Idaho Ag Today
From time to time, USDA adjusts its annual America's Farms and Ranches at a glance report to include new categories.
Alfa Foundation's 1,000 Scholarships and Ag Barometer Down
The Agribusiness Update
Another 1,000 scholarships for Alabama college students will be handed out by Alfa Foundation, and the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer is down for the second straight month.
Timber Sales in Pandemic and Pork-Beef Exports Up
The Agribusiness Update
Timber sales have slowed during pandemic, and pork and beef exports higher.
Hirst Decision Costing Billions Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
State Supreme Court's Hirst ruling is costing the State of Washington $7-billion in unrealized economic activity.
Hirst Decision Costing Billions Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
The State Supreme Court's Hirst ruling is costing the state roughly $7-billion dollars in lost economic activity.
Capital Budget and Hirst Fix Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Third Special Session Ends Without a Capital Budget OR a Fix for Hirst Ruling.
Capital Budget and Hirst Fix Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Third Special Session ends with no Capital Budget OR fix for the Supreme Court's Hirst ruling.