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Forest Treatments Save and Farm Bill Negotiations Intensify
The Agribusiness Update
Every dollar spent on forest fuel treatments saves about $3.75 in wildfire damages, and Congressional negotiations over the next farm bill have intensified as lawmakers continue debating funding priorities, nutrition programs and conservation spending.
California Asparagus Decline and Specialty Crop Relief Funds
The Agribusiness Update
Ever-increasing labor costs in California and free trade that led to a surge in cheaper, duty-free asparagus imports from Mexico have pushed the state’s asparagus industry to the brink, and USDA announced a major increase in funding for specialty crop programs.
Peanut Butter Demand Higher and Specialty Crop Relief Funds
The Agribusiness Update
Consumers are eating more peanut butter, which accounts for more than 60% of all peanuts consumed in the U.S., and USDA announced a major increase in funding for specialty crop programs.
Chicken Wings for Super Bowl and Bird Flu Warnings
The Agribusiness Update
While New England is known for clam chowder and Seattle for salmon tossing at fish markets, nothing is hotter than chicken wings for the Super Bowl.
Rupert Square
Idaho Ag Today
Idaho State Legislator, Senator Kelly AnthonWell, welcome to the Rupert Square.
Mandates vs. Margins: California’s Organic Farming Crossroads
California Ag Today
California’s push to expand organic acreage faces real-world resistance from farmers navigating high costs, tight labor, and tough market conditions.
USDA Issues $1.75 Billion for Relief and Plant-Based for Students
The Agribusiness Update
USDA begins issuing more than $1.75 billion in emergency relief payments to eligible farmers and livestock producers, and new legislation would give kids plant-based milk option in National School Lunch Program.
Ag Overtime Updt Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Washington Policy Center's Initiative on Agriculture Director, Pam Lewison says adding a seasonality amending to the new ag overtime rules was unsuccessful in the past legislative session, but they'll keep trying.
Ag Overtime Updt Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Washington Policy Center's Initiative on Agriculture Director, Pam Lewison says adding a seasonality amending to the new ag overtime rules was unsuccessful in the past legislative session, but they'll keep trying.
USDA Invests in Natural Resources and Restaurant Equipment Challenges
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA will invest $75-million in natural resource projects, and restaurants now facing supply chain challenges obtaining equipment.
Southeast Produce Council to Meet in Orlando and Restaurant Equipment Challenges
The Agribusiness Update
One good meeting leads to another as Southeast Produce Council plans Southern Exposure meeting for March in Orlando, and Restaurants now facing supply chain challenges obtaining kitchen equipment.
The Food and Agriculture Organization Turns 75
Farm of the Future
The Food and Agriculture Organization Turns 75
Farmers For Trump Survey and California Beekeepers in Wildfires
The Agribusiness Update
A new survey shows 75% of farmers would vote for President Trump if the election was held today, and California beekeepers struggling amid smoke from wildfires.
Farmers to Families Hit 75-Million Boxes and China Falling Short on Phase-One
The Agribusiness Update
USDA's Farmers to Families Food Box Program hits 75-million boxes delivered, and China falling short of Phase-One obligations of U.S. ag purchases.
Farmers to Families Hit 75-million boxes and California Wildfires Ease for Ag
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA's Farmers to Families Food Box Program hits 75-million boxes, and impact of California wildfires eases up on farmers.
Rain & Large Lemons and Farm Connectivity
The Agribusiness Update
Extra rain in California means large lemons this year, and NASS finds farm internet is still far from universal.
Plastic Packaging Survey and New China Tariffs
The Agribusiness Update
A new survey shows most people prefer or don't mind buying food in plastic packaging, and China to impose new retaliatory tariffs.
Blueberry Wage Hike Pt 3
Fruit Grower Report
A new 50% wage hike for H-2A piece work is being challenged and a decision is due this week.
Blueberry Wage Hike Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
A new 50% wage hike for H-2A piece work is being challenged and a decision is due this week.
Blueberry Wage Hike Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
A new 50% wage hike for H-2A piece work is being challenged and a decision is due this week.