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California Winegrape Acres Removed and Endangered Species Act Changes
The Agribusiness Update
California winegrape growers have removed nearly 40,000 acres of vineyards, roughly 7% of the state’s winegrape acreage, and the Trump administration proposes sweeping changes to the Endangered Species Act, setting up a fight with conservation groups.
Sustainable U.S. Peanuts Enrollment and Endangered Species Act Changes
The Agribusiness Update
Building on record-breaking grower participation last year, the American Peanut Council’s Sustainable U.S. Peanuts announced the start of its 2025 crop enrollment, and the Trump administration proposes sweeping changes to the Endangered Species Act, setting up a fight with conservation groups.
Schiff, Curtis Urge USDA to Boost Firefighting Capacity
California Ag Today
According to a release from Senator Adam Schiff’s office, the bipartisan call presses USDA to speed Red Card certifications for wildland firefighters as extreme heat and wildfire risks grow.
AI - Disease Resistant Crops and Public Comments for USDA Reorganization
The Agribusiness Update
Farmers could be closer to growing crop varieties better at fighting off diseases thanks to a new scientific breakthrough with AI, and USDA opens 30-day public comment period to provide feedback on the Department's reorganization plan.
Hops and dementia
Idaho Ag Today
Dr. Adrian Gombart, professor of biochemistry and biophysics at Oregon State University is researching the benefits of hops.
Record High Corn Yield and WASDE Report for July
The Agribusiness Update
The AVERAGE corn yield is forecast at record high 183.1 bushels per acre, up 5.8 bushels from last year, and the 2024-25 WASDE report calls for larger corn supplies, lower domestic use, greater exports, and smaller ending stocks.
GA's First Vegetable Cold Storage and WASDE Report for July
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia's First Vegetable Cold Storage facility in Peach County, and the 2024-25 WASDE report calls for larger corn supplies, lower domestic use, greater exports, and smaller ending stocks.
Soybean-based Firefighting Foam Could be an Option for California
California Ag Today
A new invention in the Midwest could be a big hit in the dry, drought-stricken wildfire capital… our lovely state of California. Cross Plains Solutions made a soybean-based firefighting foam that could replace existing products made with harmful forever chemicals.
Farm Bill Fight
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
House Ag Chair Glenn GT Thompson says he won’t drop his farm bill funding strategy at the heart of disagreements with Democrats.
Farm Bill Logistics
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Legislative logistics, not just farm policy fights, are impeding the completion of a 2023 farm bill.
Dairy Earnings Plummet and Voluntary Groundwater Conservation Act
The Agribusiness Update
Dairy farmers have seen their earnings plummet in recent months, and the Voluntary Groundwater Conservation Act gives farmers and ranchers the flexibility to protect groundwater while also keeping ag lands in production.
Georgia Pecan Corn Assessments and Voluntary Groundwater Conservation Act
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia corn and pecan growers approve continuation of assessments, and the Voluntary Groundwater Conservation Act gives farmers and ranchers the flexibility to protect groundwater while also keeping ag lands in production.
Dairy Earnings Plummet and Voluntary Groundwater Conservation Act
The Agribusiness Update
Dairy farmers have seen their earnings plummet in recent months, and the Voluntary Groundwater Conservation Act gives farmers and ranchers the flexibility to protect groundwater while also keeping ag lands in production.
Non-Dairy Labeling Fight and Canada Sides with U.S. Over Mexican Corn Ban
The Agribusiness Update
The non-dairy labeling fight continues, and Canada sides with U.S. over Mexico's ban on genetically modified corn.
NCBA Stopping Bad Ideas
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The National Cattlemen's Beef Association says stopping bad ideas is a 'win' and something they've been busy trying to do.
89% Food Secure in 2021 and More Wildfire Fighting Resources Requested
The Agribusiness Update
USDA data shows 89% of U.S. households were Food Secure in 2021, and Western Lawmakers request additional wildfire fighting resources.
Strawberry Genes Fight Deadly Disease and Next Gen Fuels Act
The Agribusiness Update
UC Davis researchers find a gene in strawberries that may ward off deadly Fusarium wilt, and legislation introduced called the Next Generation Fuels Act in both House and Senate.
Wildfire Season Prep Starts Now
California Ag Today
On the heels of a dry spring in California, farm and ranch country is feeling the pressure of this upcoming wildfire season.
CLIMATE RULE CHANGES
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The American Farm Bureau Federation is fighting with the SEC over a proposed rule it says could force farmers to keep an inventory of climate emissions.