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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.
USDA to Streamline Hurricane Relief and Census of Ag Shows Farm Losses
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA announced steps to streamline and provide flexibilities for environmental compliance requirements for relief programs for 2024 hurricanes, and the 2022 Census of Agriculture shows the U.S. had just over 1.9 million farms, down 10% from 2012.
California OT Law Costs Workers and 2025 Dietary Guidelines
The Agribusiness Update
Since California’s new overtime law for farm employees took effect in 2019, there has been, on average, a decrease in farmworker’s hours and wages, and the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee will meet this Friday.
World Ag Expo in California and Border Patrol Seizes Prohibited Pork
The Agribusiness Update
World Ag Expo kicks off tomorrow in Tulare, California, and U.S. Customs and Border Patrol seizes 243 pounds of illegal pork products.
AFBF Ratifies 2022 Policies and Border Patrol Seizes Illegal Pork
The Agribusiness Update
American Farm Bureau ratifies policy book for 2022, and Border Patrol seizes 243 pounds of illegal pork products.
EPA Reverses Pesticide Evaluation and OSU Finds COVID Help in Hemp
The Agribusiness Update
EPA reverses decades of practice on pesticide evaluation for Endangered Species, and Oregon State University finds hemp compound that could help in the fight against COVID.
Fertilizer Prices Jump and Renewable Fuel Standard Criticized
The Agribusiness Update
Dramatic rise in fertilizer prices hits farmers hard, and EPA hears criticism on proposed extension of Renewable Fuel Standard compliance deadline.
Vilsack on Chinese Ag Purchases Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack is urging US Trade Representative Katherine Tai to press China on fulfilling its ag purchase obligations under the Phase One agreement.
Vilsack on Chinese Ag Purchases Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack is urging US Trade Representative Katherine Tai to press China on fulfilling its ag purchase obligations under the Phase One agreement.
USDA Milk Purchase and Trade Tensions
The Agribusiness Update
USDA announces $50-million in milk purchases, and Economist looking for quick resolution to trade tensions he says are "disruptive and needless."
Judge Dismisses Arkansas Dicamba Suit, and Crop Insurance
The Agribusiness Update
Judge dismisses Monsanto suit attempting to stop Arkansas ban on dicamba, and Kansas State University ag economists say Trump's 2019 budget cuts for crop insurance could leave some farmers short.
Renewable Fuel Standard Cuts and Conservation Compliance Enforcement
The Agribusiness Update
Renewable Fuels industry frustrated over EPA's proposed cuts to RFS, and Congress is asked to tighten enforcement of conservation compliance, spending, and crop insurance.
Grazing Allotments At Issue with Newhouse
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Rep. Dan Newhouse calls out USFS for high number of non-compliance letters sent to allotment holders.
Soybean Visit & Compliance Penalties
Northwest Report
A number of soybean farmers will be headed to Washington State...ODA sets some penalties for CAFO operations.
Certifying Conservation Compliance
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Producers may need to take action to remain eligible for crop insurance premium support due to new 2014 Farm Bill requirements.
Farm Walk & Ag Industry Under Fire
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Wilson Banner Ranch in Clarkston to host Farm Walk, and dismissed sexual assault lawsuit continues to bring ag industry unfavorable attention.
Moving Forward with Country of Origin Compliance
Land & Livestock Report
The US has until late May to comply with a World Trade Organization rulings pertaining to Country of Origin Labeling for meat.