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Stopping Screwworms with Science
California Ag Today
USDA’s new sterile fly production center aims to keep a dangerous livestock pest from gaining ground in North America.
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.
Water grants
Idaho Ag Today
Idaho Water Resource Board approves 38 Aging Infrastructure Grants for $22.9 million, increases ESPA recharge goal in State Water Plan.
New WOTUS Rule Applauded and China Buys More U.S. Soybeans
The Agribusiness Update
Groups like the American Soybean Association applauded the EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers for proposing a more workable version of the “Waters of the U.S.” rule for agriculture, and traders with knowledge of the deal told Reuters that China bought at least 14 cargoes of U.S. soybeans.
New WOTUS Rule Applauded and China Buys More U.S. Soybeans
The Agribusiness Update
Groups like the American Soybean Association applauded the EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers for proposing a more workable version of the “Waters of the U.S.” rule for agriculture, and traders with knowledge of the deal told Reuters that China bought at least 14 cargoes of U.S. soybeans.
Updated curtailment order
Idaho Ag Today
IDWR issues updated curtailment order for junior groundwater users.
Water Resources Development Act Heads to Committee
California Ag Today
Last week legislation was released that authorizes the Army Corps of Engineers to study and carry out a host of water infrastructure and environmental restoration projects across the country.
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.
India Tariffs on Almonds and Walnuts and Farmers Slam WOTUS Modifications
The Agribusiness Update
India's removal of retaliatory tariffs on some U.S. farm products made almonds and walnuts from California less competitive, and farm groups say they’re disappointed in a revised WOTUS rule.
and Walnuts and Farmers Slam WOTUS Modifications
The Agribusiness Update
Pecan growers to receive forecast survey, and farm groups say they’re disappointed in a revised WOTUS rule.
Protecting the Quality of Your Cotton
Southeast Regional Ag News
Lauren Krogman, National Cotton Council, encourages growers to visit cotton.org’s contamination free page to learn more about approved module wrap and how to keep U.S. cotton clean.
Eggs More Expensive and Beef Exports to East Asia on Record Pace
The Agribusiness Update
Consumers are finding that eggs are one of the foods that are more expensive than they were a year ago, and U.S. beef exports to East Asia are on a record pace.
Tariffs Cost Agriculture and Vilsack on Supply Chain Issues
The Agribusiness Update
Tariffs and retaliatory duties ended up cost U.S. agriculture, and Vilsack gives his thoughts on supply chains challenges.
Dam Breach Study Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse is calling Governor Inslee and Senator Murray's new dam breaching study "fishy".
Dam Breach Study Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse is calling Governor Inslee and Senator Murray's new dam breaching study "fishy".
Court Rejects Alabama's Water Suit and Red Meat Sustainability
The Agribusiness Update
A U.S. District Court Judge rejects Alabama's claims the Corps of Engineers violated federal water control laws, and USMEF recognizes importance of sustainable red meat production.
Ag Transportation Studay WSU Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Transportation and the infrastructure that allows the transportation of ag products is the focus of a study at Washington State University.
Ag Transportation Studay WSU Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Transportation and the infrastructure that allows the transportation of ag products is the focus of a study at Washington State University.
Transportation Study at WSU Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
WSU study looks at the impact of the nation's transportation system on agriculture.