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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.
NEPA Opposition
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The American Farm Bureau and National Cattlemen's Association are voicing their concerns about the Biden Administration's final phase 1 revisions to the National Environmental Policy Act, or NEPA.
Consumer Price Index on the Rise… Again
California Ag Today
Inflation continues to rise as the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports year-over-year inflation in March was 8.5 percent. American Farm Bureau Federation Chief Economist Roger Cryan says we’re seeing the highest level of inflation in 40 years.
Railway Supply Chain Issues Impact Agriculture
California Ag Today
Railways are a vital piece of the supply chain and are usually a cost-effective and reliable way to get agricultural goods to their destination. However, supply chain issues have led to an increase in unfilled rail car orders and the costs of railway shipping, according to American Farm Bureau Federation Economist Danny Munch.
SCOTUS to Hear Prop 12 Challenge and Fuel Prices Steady
The Agribusiness Update
The U.S. Supreme Court agrees to hear a Prop 12 Challenge, and fuel prices remain steady with only slight change.
Costs of Crops Outpacing Revenue and EPA's Ban on Chlorpyrifos Upheld
The Agribusiness Update
The cost of growing crops could outpace revenue for many farmers this year, and a federal judge denies two stays of the EPA's ban on chlorpyrifos.
Supreme Court to Hear AFBF Prop 12 Case
California Ag Today
The Supreme Court decided to hear a challenge to California's Prop 12 by Farm Bureau and the National Pork Producers Council.
Harvest For All Honors and Trevino Dropped from USTR Ag Nomination
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Farm Bureau's Young Farmers & Ranchers receive top honors for donating 30.5 million pounds of fresh produce for hungry Floridians in the Harvest for All program, and Elaine Trevino dropped as nominee for USTR Chief Ag Negotiator.
First Urban Agriculture Meeting and AFBF Calls for Biofuel Production
The Agribusiness Update
USDA hosts first Urban Agriculture Meeting, and American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall calls on President to address energy costs with biofuel production.
War Felt in Grain and Energy Sectors
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Prices rise in grain and energy sectors as Russian invasion of Ukraine continues.
WSDA's Japanese Beetle Plan and Chapter 12 Farm Bankruptcy Down
The Agribusiness Update
The Washington State Department of Agriculture is preparing to eradicate invasive Japanese beetles found in Central Washington, and Chapter 12 farm bankruptcy filings hit 10-year low.
Florida Orange Forecast Drops and Chapter 12 Farm Bankruptcy Filings Down
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA has lowered its estimate for Florida orange production, and Chapter 12 Farm Bankruptcy filings hit a 10-year low.
AFBF Ratifies 2022 Policies and Border Patrol Seizes Illegal Pork
The Agribusiness Update
American Farm Bureau ratifies policy book for 2022, and Border Patrol seizes 243 pounds of illegal pork products.
More Water Allocations in California and AFBF on Vaccine Mandate
The Agribusiness Update
December rains have boosted water allocations for California farmers, and AFBF President Zippy Duvall says vaccine mandates will make supply chain challenges worse.
AFBF Honors Purdue and WOTUS Report Applauded
The Agribusiness Update
The American Farm Bureau Federation honors Sonny Perdue with Distinguished Service Award, and EPA's WOTUS report hailed by ag groups.
Farm Groups Support Glyphosate Use and President "Has Ag's Back"
The Agribusiness Update
Farm groups support continued Glyphosate use, and President and Ag Secretary try and assure American Farm Bureau members they've got their back.
AFBF's Top Legislative Issues
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The American Farm Bureau's Sam Keiffer talks about the Bureau's top legislative priorities in 2022.
Fertilizer Costs
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
American Farm Bureau economist warns that fertilizer prices are soaring, along with other input costs, and may continue doing so for some time.
Food and Fuel Inflation
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Food and Fuel inflation continues to challenge both consumers and producers.