Japanese beetle invasion

Idaho Ag Today
It may seem at times that the Idaho ag department is playing whack-a-mole with the Japanese beetle.

Japanese Beetle Treatment and Rural Broadband Improving

The Agribusiness Update
The Washington State Department of Agriculture’s Pest

Program is seeking permission from property owners to treat their yards for Japanese beetle, and Rural Broadband Association released its “2024 Broadband-Internet Availability Survey Report,” capping off a year in which NCTA members made remarkable strides in delivering robust and reliable high-speed connectivity in the most rural parts of the country

California Avocado Growers Hanging On and 4th of July Cookout Cost More

The Agribusiness Update
A cold Spring, increased imports and a persistent labor shortage have challenged California avocado growers, and celebrating the 4th of July with a cookout will cost significantly more than two years ago.

and 4th of July Cookout Cost More

The Agribusiness Update
Southern corn rust found in two Georgia counties, and celebrating the 4th of July with a cookout will cost significantly more than two years ago.

Navigable Waters Protection Rule and Kansas Livestock Filming

The Agribusiness Update
The EPA replaces WOTUS rule with Navigable Waters Protection Rule, and Kansas "Ag-Gag" law ruled unconstitutional.

DOJ Okays Bayer Monsanto and Missouri Fake Meat Labeling Law

The Agribusiness Update
Department of Justice grants permission for Bayer-Monsanto merger, and Missouri could be first state to enact fake-meat labeling laws.

Cosmic Crisp & Phytelligence Pt 3

Fruit Grower Report
The Phytelligence side of the Cosmic Crisp rootstock controversy.

Cosmic Crisp & Phytelligence Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
Phytelligence CEO gives their side of the Cosmic Crisp lawsuits.

Ag Employer Reminders

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
With school now out many young people are looking for summer farm work.