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Soil Water Map - Part Two
Farm of the Future
Researchers at UC Riverside are developing a model that would give tree crop growers a soil water map of their orchards.
USDA Crop Report Changes and Rented Farmland Acres Grow
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA is planning changes to its crop reporting process after a sharp decline in farmer participation, and a new USDA survey shows rented farmland remains a major part of American agriculture.
Georgia Counties Disaster Areas and Rented Farmland Acres Grow
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Dept of Agriculture and the USDA announced twenty additional Georgia counties designated as primary natural disaster areas due to drought, and a new USDA survey shows rented farmland remains a major part of American agriculture.
“Revolutionary Spuds”
Idaho Ag Today
As the nation celebrates America’s 250th birthday, one way Idaho is taking part is the “Revolutionary Spuds” using Spuddy Buddy
Prevailing Wage Reform
Fruit Grower Report
When it comes to ag labor, there are plenty of challenges farmers have to deal with, including wages.
Export Boost for California Agriculture
California Ag Today
New USDA investments aim to help growers expand their reach beyond U.S. borders.
Farm Bridge Assistance Update and U.S. Ag Supplies Down Under
The Agribusiness Update
The Farmer Bridge Assistance Program is delivering billions in aid to row crop producers as farmers grapple with a worsening ag economy, and the United States continues to be the third-largest supplier of agricultural products to Australia.
Glyphosate Debate
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Sparks flew at the House Rules Committee Monday over whether the pending farm bill includes a lawsuit shield for makers of the key farming herbicide glyphosate or Roundup.
Soil Water Map - Part One
Farm of the Future
A new UC Riverside system can map soil moisture tree by tree, so growers water only where and when it’s needed.
Potato plantings down
Idaho Ag Today
Idaho potato acres could be down this year, according to spud growers who are facing high input costs and low farm-level potato prices production.
California's Prop 12 Issues and SCOTUS Hears Roundup Case
The Agribusiness Update
A coalition of farm groups and lawmakers is urging Congress to address California’s Proposition 12, and Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments in a case involving allegations that exposure to Roundup caused cancer.
Domestic Ag Possibilities
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall says there are opportunities we should be taking advantage of for new markets right here in the United States.
Ag Union Problems
Fruit Grower Report
When Senate Bill 6045 failed to get a vote during the last session, many were relieved that giving collective bargaining rights to Washington farm workers was shelved for now.
USDA Hits Pause on Poultry Pay Changes
Southeast Regional Ag News
Delay sparks concern among growers waiting for a more level playing field.
USDA Explores Borrower Authority and Rural Broadband Protection Act
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA is exploring a significant increase in its borrowing authority to strengthen financial support programs for farmers facing ongoing economic strain, and Rural Broadband Association applauds Congressional passage of the Rural Broadband Protection Act.
Aid for Farmers
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer assured lawmakers the administration is both aware of and working to help struggling farmers.
Cost of Compliance Hits Napa Growers
California Ag Today
Regulatory expenses are taking a growing bite out of winegrape profits in Napa County.