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Agriculture and Media Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Does agriculture get short shrift in the media? According to the Washington Policy Center's Pam Lewison, in many cases, the answer is yes.
Onward, Beagle Brigade!
Southeast Regional Ag News
The Beagle Brigade Act of 2022 would permanently authorize the Department of Agriculture’s National Detector Dog Training Center in Georgia.
NAWG on Farm Bill Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
National Association of Wheat Growers President Nicole Berg testified before the House Ag Committee about the Title II Conservation Programs in the upcoming Farm Bill.
Ringing in the Holidays with Record Turkey & Egg Prices
Southeast Regional Ag News
Fall is here with Thanksgiving around the corner. American Farm Bureau Federation Economist Bernt Nelson says you’re going to notice higher prices for turkey and eggs.
California Walnut Forecast Down Slightly and Vilsack on ReConnect Program
The Agribusiness Update
The forecast for California's walnut crop is down slightly even though growers think otherwise, and Ag Secretary Vilsack announces new funds for ReConnect program.
Florida Cold Hardy Citrus Field Day and Vilsack on ReConnect Program
The Agribusiness Update
University of Florida to hold Cold Hardy Citrus Field Day in October, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announces new funding for ReConnect program.
Line Right Up! $500M in Fertilizer Grants Coming Soon!
Southeast Regional Ag News
The Administration announced Tuesday that $500 million in grants have been made available to increase American-made fertilizer production.
NAWG on Farm Bill Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
National Association of Wheat Growers President Nicole Berg testified before the House Ag Committee about the Title II Conservation Programs in the upcoming Farm Bill.
Modernized ESA Regulations Reinstated and September Wheat Production Unchanged
The Agribusiness Update
Modernized Endangered Species Act regulations will be reinstated after a Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled a district court improperly vacated 2019 revisions, and USDA's September wheat production forecast is unchanged from August.
Consumers Turn From Plant-Based Milk
Southeast Regional Ag News
Alan Bjerga, National Milk Producers Federation, says that consumption of plant-based beverages is down.
Vilsack on ReConnect Program
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announces latest ReConnect program funding to upgrade internet speeds in 20 states.
California Produces Despite Drought and NCBA Disappointed in Executive Order
The Agribusiness Update
California farms and ranches boost production despite water shortages and drought, and National Cattlemen's Beef Association expresses disappointment in White House Executive Order that addresses fake meat under same rules as beef.
Florida Department of Ag Job Fair and NCBA Disappointed in Executive Order
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Department of Agriculture holds job fair, and the National Cattlemen's Beef Association disappointed in Executive Order from White House addressing fake meat.
USDA Invests in Rural Broadband
Farm of the Future
The Department is awarding $502 million in loans and grants to provide high-speed internet access in 20 states.
Luke Bryan, Pork Mythbusting Extraordinaire
Southeast Regional Ag News
Building on the success of the 2021 Mythbusting campaign, the National Pork Board is now working with country music star Luke Bryan for what’s described as “Mythbusting 2.0.”
U.S. Export Values Growing and Food Prices Continue to Climb
The Agribusiness Update
Agriculture's share of the continued growth in the value of U.S. food exports has steadily increased, and food price index increases at smallest monthly rate since December.
Biochar Tools in California and Gas Prices Drop Again
The Agribusiness Update
Researchers in California are working to bring biochar nutrients to help growers, and gas prices, including diesel, have dropped for the 13th straight week.
Florida Ag Commission Fried on Mexican Imports and Gas Prices Down Again
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Ag Commissioner Nikki Fried calls on the USTR to investigate flood of produce imports from Mexico, and the price of fuel drops for the 13th straight week.
USDA Ups Cotton Forecast
Southeast Regional Ag News
Dr. Jody Campiche, National Cotton Council, dives into the latest round of USDA reports.
Farm Profits Down
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Staggering farm input costs are driving Ag profits into the ground.