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Specialty Crop Block Grant Proposals and Net Cash Farm Income Forecast Higher
The Agribusiness Update
The Washington State Department of Agriculture is now accepting proposals for the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program’s 2026 funding year, and the USDA’s Economic Research Service says net cash farm income is forecast to increase 25% from 2024 to 2025.
Specialty Crop Block Grants and Deadly Colorado Dairy Accident
The Agribusiness Update
The Washington State Department of Agriculture is accepting proposals for the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program’s 2026 funding year, and six people in Northeast Colorado died last week after what’s being described as a “dairy accident.”
Brazil's First Bird Flu Detected and Make Agriculture Great Again Initiative
The Agribusiness Update
The world’s biggest chicken exporter, Brazil has confirmed its first outbreak of bird flu, and Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins released a set of policy proposals under her newly launched Make Agriculture Great Again Initiative.
Water Board update
Idaho Ag Today
The Idaho Water Resource Board (IWRB) received a staff update on managed recharge operations to benefit Eastern Snake Plain Aquifer (ESPA).
Cheatgrass grants
Idaho Ag Today
NRCS Announces Cheatgrass Challenge Project Proposal Application Period
Beef and Dietary Guidelines
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is disappointed by some of the changes proposed by the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee.
Peanut Allergy Research and SAF Coalition Growing
The Agribusiness Update
The National Peanut Board is beginning a process for food allergy research funding and a request for proposals is open through August 7, and the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Coalition welcomed ten new organizations into its membership.
H-2A Rule Change Proposals Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Proposed changes to the H-2A Visa program, from the Departments of Labor and Homeland Security, could make life much more challenging for growers across the country.
H-2A Rule Change Proposals Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Proposed changes to the H-2A Visa program, from the Departments of Labor and Homeland Security, could make life much more challenging for growers across the country.
RFS Disappointment
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Iowa Senator, and biofuels advocate, Chuck Grassley slams the EPA over recent volume proposals for next year's biodiesel.
California Christmas Tree Demand and Withdrawal of Horse Protection Act
The Agribusiness Update
Demand is strong for Christmas trees in California, and USDA announces withdrawal of Horse Protection Act regulations.
Cotton Panic over Omicron and Withdrawal of Horse Protection Act
The Agribusiness Update
Uncertainty and panic over the Omicron variant causes the cotton market prices to drop significantly in recent weeks, and USDA announces withdrawal of 2016 proposed rule amending the Horse Protection Act regulations.
California Grant Proposals and African Swine Fever Protection
The Agribusiness Update
The California Ag Department is accepting proposals for 2022 grant program, and study finds U.S. well protected against African Swine Fever.
Montana Real Meat Legislation and Corn Planted Acres
The Agribusiness Update
Montana is third state to pass law prohibiting cell-cultured meats from being called "real", and planted corn acres up this year but wheat and soy down.
Wine Research Review 2019 Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Wine Research Review coming to Clore Center once again January 16th & 17th.
Wine Research Review 2019 Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Wine Research Review coming to Clore Center once again January 16th & 17th.
Specialty Crop Grants Finalists Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Washington Finalists Sent to USDA for Specialty Crop Project Grants.
State Budget Proposals and Prospective Plantings
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ag Network's Greg Martin highlights some of the ag related funding in both the House and Senate budget proposals, and NASS NW Regional Field Office releases prospective 2015 planting estimates for wheat, barley and hay.
Specialty Crop Grant Funding
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
WSDA expecting roughly $3 million in federal grant funding to enhance competitiveness of specialty crops.
Pear Research Review
Fruit Grower Report
If you are a pear grower in Washington State you might be interested in attending the Pear Research Review next week.