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Delisting of Wolves and Economic Concerns Growing
The Agribusiness Update
A bill moving through the House would delist wolves from the Endangered Species Act, and a new CoBank report says rapidly worsening expectations in agriculture are elevating economic concerns.
California's Overtime Law Not Working and USDA Warns of Job Cuts
The Agribusiness Update
UC-Berkeley, assistant professor Alexandra Hill's research shows California’s 2016 agricultural overtime law has not achieved its goal of increasing earnings for farmworkers, and USDA warns that major staff cuts are coming, offices closed, and people will be forced to relocate.
Alabama Farmers Federation Nominations and USDA Warns of Job Cuts
The Agribusiness Update
Alabama farmers are encouraged to nominate research and
Extension personnel for two awards from the Alabama Farmers Federation by the deadline of June 6, and USDA warns that major staff cuts are coming, offices closed, and people will be forced to relocate.
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Hemp in Idaho
Idaho Ag Today
Since it first became legal to produce hemp in Idaho, in 2022, acres have more than doubled each year, from 459 in 2022 to 1,274 in 2023 to 2,668 in 2024.
Responsible Energy and GOP
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A group of 21 House Republicans, including Representative Dan Newhouse are pushing for an “all of the above” approach when it comes to responsible energy sources.
USMEF to Mexico and Brazilian Egg Imports Double
The Agribusiness Update
Livestock and grain producers travel with the U.S. Meat Export Federation to Mexico for a firsthand look at market conditions and a local trade show, and the U.S. has almost doubled egg imports from Brazil.
Egg prices
Idaho Ag Today
The bad news is that retail egg prices in the U.S. have hit a record level.
Worse news... USDA forecasts they could increase by another 40 percent in 2025.
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Tschirky NPC President Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Pasco farmer Ted Tschirky was recently elected president of the National Potato Council.
Tschirky NPC President Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Pasco farmer Ted Tschirky was recently elected president of the National Potato Council.
National Potato Council Installs New Leadership and NPPC on Prop 12
The Agribusiness Update
The National Potato Council installed its new leadership at its annual Washington Summit, and Lori Stevermer, president of the National Pork Producers Council, says California's Prop 12 poses and existential threat to all of agriculture.
Hurricane Helene Relief and NPPC on Prop 12
The Agribusiness Update
In the wake of devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, ag organizations join forces to establish a relief fund for farmers whose livelihoods were upended by the storm, and Lori Stevermer, president of the National Pork Producers Council, says California's Prop 12 poses and existential threat to all of agriculture.
NPPC Critical of Dietary Guidelines and Dairy Production Down in February
The Agribusiness Update
The National Pork Producers Council expressed serious concerns about the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s so-called “scientific” report, and a slight drop in dairy production led to varied prices in February.
GFB Commodity Advisory Committee and Farm Bankruptcies Climb
The Agribusiness Update
Members of Georgia Farm Bureau’s Commodity Advisory Committees met to discuss issues their respective commodities are facing and review crop and livestock policy, and Federal courts report that 216 farm bankruptcies were filed in 2024, up 55% from 2023.
Budget and SNAP
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The House budget plan calls on the Ag Committee to save 230 billion dollars by 2034, an amount that could play a significant role in the fate of a new farm bill.
China and Ag Trade Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Trade is getting a lot of talk in the news when it comes to our biggest trading partners like Mexico and Canada, but China is in a league of their own.
China and Ag Trade Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Trade is getting a lot of talk in the news when it comes to our biggest trading partners like Mexico and Canada, but China is in a league of their own.
California Regs Hamper Ag Tech and Thompson Congratulates Rollins
The Agribusiness Update
California regulation prohibits the use of autonomous ag equipment without a driver, and House Ag Committee Chair Glenn 'GT' Thompson expressed his appreciation and congratulated Brooke Rollins on her confirmation as Ag Secretary.
Georgia Farm Bureau Supports Rollins and USDA Trade Mission in Thailand
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Farm Bureau is one of over 400 organizations to sign a letter to the Senate Ag Committee in support of Ag Secretary nominee Brooke Rollins, and the USDA is on a four-day trade mission to Thailand to expand ag exports and strengthen trade ties in Southeast Asia.
Committees and Priorities-Newhouse Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse begins his term in the 119th Congress with three House subcommittee reappointments including agriculture, Energy and Water Development, and Homeland Security.