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Great American Cotton Plan and WOTUS Rule Finalization
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA announced a new Great American Cotton Plan, saying it aims to strengthen cotton farm income, expand trade and increase demand, and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin says they’re working to finalize a new Waters of the U.S., or WOTUS, rule.
New AEWR Savings and WOTUS Rule Finalization
The Agribusiness Update
After years of rising labor costs, some farmers have seen relief in recent months thanks to the new AEWR rules, and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin says they’re working to finalize a new Waters of the U.S., or WOTUS, rule.
Specialty Crop Block Grant
Idaho Ag Today
Some things states and specialty crop stakeholders should know about this year's USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant program.
EPA and Pesticides
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin says his agency’s made big progress in reducing the backlog of pesticide registration reviews, while some remain controversial.
USDA Dairy Margin Coverage
Idaho Ag Today
Sign up for this year's edition of USDA Dairy Margin Coverage, Farm safety, Net Risk Management.
EPA Steps In to Keep Diesel Engines Running Smoothly
Southeast Regional Ag News
New EPA guidance on DEF systems aims to protect farmers, truckers, and equipment operators from costly shutdowns.
USDA Disaster Assistance program
Idaho Ag Today
Taking place now. Sign up for a new USDA Disaster Assistance program.
Water Board
Idaho Ag Today
The Idaho Water Resource Board opens application period for multiple grant programs to assist farmers with 2024 Water Settlement Agreement.
WOTUS Definition
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin says they are working with the Corps of Engineers to deliver on President’s Trump’s promise to review the definition of “waters of the United States.”
EPA to Work on WOTUS and Tractor Combine Sales Down
The Agribusiness Update
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin says they are working with the Army Corps of Engineers to review the definition of the “Waters of the United States,” and the Association of Equipment Manufacturers says U.S. sales of Ag tractors and combines continued to decline in February.
Bird Flu Impact on Egg Prices and AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act
The Agribusiness Update
Bird flu is forcing farmers to slaughter millions of chickens a month, pushing U.S. egg prices to more than double their cost in the summer of 2023, and a bipartisan group of senators have introduced the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act.
Bird Flu Impact on Egg Prices and AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act
The Agribusiness Update
Bird flu is forcing farmers to slaughter millions of chickens a month, pushing U.S. egg prices to more than double their cost in the summer of 2023, and a bipartisan group of senators have introduced the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act.
$250 million U.S. to Ukraine Ag Producers and Manure for Fertilizer
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. will provide another $250 million in aid to Ukraine’s agricultural producers, and farmers who use manure as a fertilizer get most of the livestock byproduct from their own operations.
Census of Agriculture Extension Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
USDA's National Ag Statistic Services Administrator, Huber Hamer says they're running a little behind on the Census of Agriculture and so they've extended the due date until the end of spring.
Census of Agriculture Extension Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
USDA's National Ag Statistic Services Administrator, Huber Hamer says they're running a little behind on the Census of Agriculture and so they've extended the due date until the end of spring.
RMA Roadshow Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The USDA's Risk Management Agency is offering virtual workshops on the latest updates and improvements to the Whole Farm Revenue Protection and Micro Farm insurance options.
RMA Roadshow Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The USDA's Risk Management Agency is offering virtual workshops on the latest updates and improvements to the Whole Farm Revenue Protection and Micro Farm insurance options.
EPA Restricts Crop Protection and Tariffs Cost Ag Billions
The Agribusiness Update
Four Senators tell EPA they're concerned about new restrictions on crop protection, and retaliatory tariffs from other nations cost U.S. agriculture billions.
NPPC Applauds Regan for EPA Admin and Tyson Fires 7 for COVID Betting
The Agribusiness Update
The National Pork Producers Council applauds the nomination of Michael Regan for EPA Administrator, and Tyson Foods fires seven manager linked to COVID wagering.