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California Tax Credit for Ag Overtime and Farm Bankruptcy Climbs
The Agribusiness Update
A bipartisan bill introduced last month by California state legislators would create a tax credit to offset the cost to farmers of paying overtime, and a new American Farm Bureau Market Intel Report says Chapter 12 farm bankruptcies increased for the second year in a row.
FFA Membership Soars Past One Million Again
Southeast Regional Ag News
With Georgia and Florida among the top states, FFA celebrates 1,042,245 student members nationwide for 2024–25.
Dry year rain-wise
Idaho Ag Today
Idaho Department of Water Resources hydrologist Dave Hoekema talks about the water situation in Idaho and it ain't pretty.
California Water Act Costing Farmers and Irrigated Cropland Acres Down
The Agribusiness Update
California’s Sustainable Groundwater Management Act has left some San Joaquin Valley farmers in dire financial straits, and the latest USDA Census of Agriculture data shows just under 55 million acres of U.S. cropland was irrigated in 2022, the lowest since 1992.
AgGeorgia Farm Credit Hurricane Response and Irrigated Cropland Acres Down
The Agribusiness Update
AgGeorgia Farm Credit has announced its response to Hurricane Helene’s historic damage inflicted across Georgia, and the latest USDA Census of Agriculture data shows just under 55 million acres of U.S. cropland was irrigated in 2022, the lowest since 1992.
California Water Regulations and Fewer Responding to NASS Surveys
The Agribusiness Update
The California Water Resources Control Board has approved a regulation seeking to promote more efficient water use to address an anticipated 10% water supply shortfall by 2040, and the number of farmers responding to surveys from the National Ag Statistics Service has been dropping.
Georgia Peanut Commission Contest and Fewer Responding to NASS Surveys
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Peanut Commission is hosting a photo contest to fill the pages of the 2025 Georgia Peanut Calendar, and the number of farmers responding to surveys from the National Ag Statistics Service has been dropping.
NCBA Blasts Biden and Food Production Solutions
The Agribusiness Update
The National Cattlemen's Beef Association and Public Lands Council blast Biden over designation of grazing lands, and FFAR suggests indoor solutions for climate change, resource and supply chain challenges.
Drought Advisory Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
The Washington Department of Ecology has issued a Drought Advisory across most of the state.
Drought Advisory Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
The Washington Department of Ecology has issued a Drought Advisory across most of the state.
$92.2-Million in COVID Relief and USDA Agencies Staying in Kansas City
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA is making $92.2-million available for COVID relief, and two USDA agencies will remain in Kansas City rather than moving back to D.C.
Crop Progress Report Questioned and Mexico's USMCA Influence
The Agribusiness Update
USDA's Crop Progress Report planting numbers called into question, and what influence will Mexico's ratification of the USMCA have on U.S. and Canada?
$30-billion purchase from China and More Corn-Less Soy
The Agribusiness Update
China may purchase $30-billion in additional U.S. goods, and More corn acreage expected with fewer soybeans
Post-Holiday Exports Down and Budget Deal Optimism
The Agribusiness Update
Post-holiday export sales down in first week after, and Congressional leaders optimistic of budget deal before government shutdown.
CAFO Emissions and U.S. Pork to Argentina
The Agribusiness Update
EPA on deadline to enforce CAFO emissions reporting, and U.S. Pork to Argentina for first time since 1992.
Inslee Signs Small Forest Landowners Bill
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Governor Jay Inslee signs Dent's Small Forest Landowners bill into law.
Small Forest Landowners Bill
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Bill aimed at helping small forest landowner protect property from wildfires
GMO Labeling Initiatives Defeated
Farm of the Future
Oregon's Measure 92 was narrowly defeated meaning that there will be no labeling of GMO products on Oregon's grocery store shelves.
No on Oregon's Measure 92
Farm of the Future
Next week the fate of Oregon's Measure 92, which calls for labeling of GMO food will be decided.