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Collaborating on Ag Sustainability Issues
Farm of the Future
A recent meeting of farm leaders focused on the future of sustainable agriculture.
World Trade Organization Rules in Favor of US Cases Against China
Line on Agriculture
American Farm Bureau Federation, Senior Director of Government Affairs, Dave Samuelson is happy with WTO rulings.
EPA Extends Comment Period on Proposed Herbicide Strategy
Farm of the Future
The EPA released a draft strategy on herbicide use designed to better protect endangered species.
Climate-Smart Ag in California and Most U.S. Potatoes Processed
The Agribusiness Update
University of California Cooperative Extension scientists partnering with regional farms to demonstrate climate-smart ag practices, and New Data from USDA’s Economic Research Service shows the majority of U.S. potatoes are now sold in processed forms.
Climate-Smart Ag in California and Most U.S. Potatoes Processed
The Agribusiness Update
University of California Cooperative Extension scientists partnering with regional farms to demonstrate climate-smart ag practices, and New Data from USDA’s Economic Research Service shows the majority of U.S. potatoes are now sold in processed forms.
Consumers Love Watermelon and Most U.S. Potatoes Processed
The Agribusiness Update
Survey shows 72% of consumers want more watermelon options, and New Data from USDA’s Economic Research Service shows the majority of U.S. potatoes are now sold in processed forms.
Ag Group Says New WOTUS Rule Not Clear
Line on Agriculture
American Farm Bureau Federation Senior Government Affairs Director, Courtney Briggs
AFBF's Take on China Tariffs
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
An American Farm Bureau official says even if it is tough getting China to comply with a WTO ruling against its retaliatory tariffs on U.S. exports five years ago, it was the right decision.
Inflation Rising
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Inflation was up in July. A rebound in energy and travel costs led to the first jump in consumer prices in over a year, as inflation accelerated by just over 3% from a year ago.
Cattle Inventory Falls
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Bernt Nelson, American Farm Bureau Federation Economist, says the USDA Cattle Inventory Report showed a larger decline than analysts expected.
Creative Budgeting Needed to Fund No-New-Money Farm Bill
Southeast Regional Ag News
An American Farm Bureau official says it may take some creative budgeting to meet producer needs in a ‘no-new-money’ farm bill.
Motion Filed to Strike Down WOTUS Amidst EPA Rewrite
Southeast Regional Ag News
Agriculture groups have now asked a federal court in Texas to strike down the Biden administration's waters of the U.S. rule. This comes even as the EPA had announced last week it would rewrite and issue a new proposed rule by Sept. 1.
American Farm Bureau Federation; Renewable Fuels Volumes Standards Fall Short
Line on Agriculture
American Farm Bureau Federation Economist, Bernt Nelson
Paying Less for a More Expensive July 4th Cookout
Southeast Regional Ag News
Families will pay $67.73 to host an Independence Day cookout with ten family members or friends, based on the 2023 American Farm Bureau Federation marketbasket survey
AFBF Signs Additional Right to Repair Memo with CLAAS
Farm of the Future
This brings the total to five MOUs with different ag equipment manufacturers, representing over 70% of US market share.
AFBF on Right to Repair and Egg Prices Down
The Agribusiness Update
The American Farm Bureau signs MOU with CLAAS of America regarding right to repair, and egg prices finally on a downward trend.
AFBF on Right to Repair and Egg Prices Down
The Agribusiness Update
The American Farm Bureau signs MOU with CLAAS of America regarding right to repair, and egg prices finally on a downward trend.
Mental Health Work in the Agriculture Industry
Line on Agriculture
Jessica Cabrera, American Farm Bureau Federation, managing director of member engagement and the lead for the AFBF Farm State of Mind campaign.
California Asparagus Production and USDA Protein Purchases
The Agribusiness Update
Despite high labor costs and intense competition from Mexico, California asparagus production continues to drop, and USDA plans to purchase various proteins to support American agriculture and feed kids and families.
California Asparagus Production and USDA Protein Purchases
The Agribusiness Update
Despite high labor costs and intense competition from Mexico, California asparagus production continues to drop, and USDA plans to purchase various proteins to support American agriculture and feed kids and families.