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Propane in Ag Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Mike Newland, Director of Ag Business Development at the Propane Education and Research Council (PERC), says we’ve now got opportunities to grow the supply of renewable propane.
Legislation & Georgia Agriculture
Southeast Regional Ag News
Governor Brian P. Kemp recently signed a package of legislation focused on supporting Georgia's ever growing agricultural industry and improving security against foreign adversaries.
Chins Up in the Dairy Industry
California Ag Today
Leading dairy representatives from the U.S. and Mexico met this week to renew their commitment to collaborate and advocate for mutually beneficial dairy policies.
Ag OT Issues Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Many farmers are concerned that folks outside of agriculture, including lawmakers, don’t understand the negative impact the new overtime law has on their ability to produce food.
Blueberries Partner with Pickleball and Beef Exports Down
The Agribusiness Update
As pickleball’s popularity soars, the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council announced its partnership with “Major League Pickleball” for their 2024 season, and U.S. Meat Export Federation data shows beef exports below last March’s large volume, but the highest since last June.
Orange Forecast Down and Beef Exports Down
The Agribusiness Update
The Florida all orange forecast, at 17.8 million boxes, 801,000 tons, is down 5% from the previous forecast but up 13% from last season, and U.S. Meat Export Federation data shows beef exports below last March’s large volume, but the highest since last June.
CropLife America Works to Provide Ag Producers Tools
Line on Agriculture
New CropLife America CEO, Alex Dunn discusses their involvement with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Propane in Ag Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Mike Newland, Director of Ag Business Development at the Propane Education and Research Council (PERC), says we’ve now got opportunities to grow the supply of renewable propane.
Talking that Alabama Meat Money
Southeast Regional Ag News
The Alabama Agricultural Development Authority has opened applications for a second round under the Alabama Meat Processing Program. This program is a result of a $15 million award from the USDA.
Leaders in Urban Ag Needed
California Ag Today
The USDA is seeking nominations for four positions on the Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production.
National Cattmen's Beef Association Supports House Farm Bill Framework
Line on Agriculture
While NCBA supports the House version of the Farm Bill, they feel the Senate version lacks direct producer input.
Sugar Workers Praise Industry on the Hill
Southeast Regional Ag News
“U.S. sugar policy provides so much opportunity for people in rural communities,” says Cornelius Fowler, a Florida Crystal truck driver with 16 years of experience on the job.
A Squeeze on Agriculture by Interest Rates
California Ag Today
Rabobank’s RaboResearch team recently released its bimonthly North American Agribusiness Review.
Milk Stays on School Lunch Guidelines List
Line on Agriculture
Flavored milk provides students with health benefits and makes it a palatable choice for school-aged youth.
Bayer Verdict Overturned in Washington State and Ag Groups React to Farm Bill Overviews
The Agribusiness Update
A Washington state appeals court overturned a $185 million verdict against Bayer's Monsanto unit over chemical contamination at a Seattle-area school, and a Washington state appeals court overturns $185 million verdict against Bayer over chemical contamination at a Seattle-area school.
Bayer Verdict Overturned in Washington State and Ag Groups React to Farm Bill Overviews
The Agribusiness Update
A Washington state appeals court overturned a $185 million verdict against Bayer's Monsanto unit over chemical contamination at a Seattle-area school, and a Washington state appeals court overturns $185 million verdict against Bayer over chemical contamination at a Seattle-area school.
ChatGPT for Precision Ag? Not Yet.
Farm of the Future
AI has been very useful for analyzing complex data sets, but two researchers say farming is still too complex for a ChatGPT to answer specific agronomic questions.
Lost Farm-Lost Quality Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Recent numbers show a drastic loss of farms and farmland in Washington state over the past five years, and Pam Lewison, Ag Director at the Washington Policy Center, says if we continue to lose food producers, we will regret it.
New CropLife America Leader Outlines Goals
Line on Agriculture
New CropLife American CEO, Alex Dunn says listening is key to making sure that they are bringing the right tools to the marketplace.
California Water Allocations Up and House & Senate Farm Bureau Overviews
The Agribusiness Update
California and federal water agencies announce additional allocations for farmers, citing improving reservoir levels from spring snowmelt, and just hours after House Ag Chair GT Thompson released his farm bill overview, Senate Ag Chair Debbie Stabenow releases hers.