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USDA Specialty Crop Programs and AG Trade Trip to Morocco
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the creation of new programs to help farmers who grow fruits, vegetables, and nuts overcome market barriers, and Reps from 50 U.S. agribusinesses and trade groups and 14 state departments of agriculture will travel to Casablanca, Morocco, December 2-5.
Matt Gellings
Idaho Ag Today
Matt Gellings broke both of his legs and couldn’t walk for six months after he crashed his snowmobile into a snow-covered stump in January of 2016.
FMMO updates
Idaho Ag Today
We all know about the importance of the dairy industry to Idaho's dairy producers and, just as importantly, to Idaho's economy.
Organic Boost for Schools and Ag Imports Increase Share
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA has allocated $15 million to launch the Organic Dairy Product Promotion Program, and in the bulk of U.S. imports agricultural products account for an increasing share.
Organic Boost for Schools and Ag Imports Increase Share
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA has allocated $15 million to launch the Organic Dairy Product Promotion Program, and in the bulk of U.S. imports agricultural products account for an increasing share.
Title III and the Farm Bill
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
With the September 30 expiration of the current farm bill, many important agriculture programs are on hold, including several trade promotion programs including Title III programs.
USDA to Purchase $25M of Fresh Citrus
California Ag Today
According to USDA Under Secretary Jenny Lester Moffitt, the purchases come at a critical time, as recent hurricanes have significantly impacted parts of the citrus industry.
Fairness in cattle markets
Idaho Ag Today
Part of a recent announcement of USDA efforts to promote fair and competitive markets for ag producers, while lowering prices for consumers.
October is Farm to School Month
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
October is National Farm to School month, when schools and farmers alike can celebrate the fresh foods grown by local farmers and served to local students.
Democrats Unveil Livestock Proposal and FSA's Farm Loan Update
The Agribusiness Update
Congressional Democrats unveil a bill that would pay livestock farmers on large operations to transition toward more climate-friendly practices, and USDA’s updates to the Farm Service Agency’s Farm Loan Programs are officially in effect.
Dams Study DOE Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Department of Energy has announced a new study on replacing the Lower Snake River dams leaving some more than a little disappointed.
Dams Study DOE Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Department of Energy has announced a new study on replacing the Lower Snake River dams leaving some more than a little disappointed.
Ag Trade Deficit Growing and Meat and Poultry Product Labeling
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA forecasted the agricultural trade deficit to increase sharply to a record $42.5 billion in the coming fiscal year, and updated guidelines have been announced that recommend strengthening documentation supporting animal-raising or environment-related claims on meat or poultry product labels.
Ag Trade Deficit Growing and Meat and Poultry Product Labeling
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA forecasted the agricultural trade deficit to increase sharply to a record $42.5 billion in the coming fiscal year, and updated guidelines have been announced that recommend strengthening documentation supporting animal-raising or environment-related claims on meat or poultry product labels.
Dams Not Problem for Salmon Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
In spite of calls for their removal, dams on the Snake River have little impact on the survival rate of migrating Chinook salmon, according to scientists at British Columbia-based Kintama Research.
Hyper Infusion Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Dams on the Snake and Columbia rivers are of vital importance to irrigated agriculture, so finding an alternative to dam removal in order to save native salmon runs would fit both needs.
Canada's Rail Strike Ends and Vilsack at the DNC
The Agribusiness Update
Just 16 hours after Canada’s two primary railways locked
out Teamster Union employees, Federal Labor Minister Steve MacKinnon steps in with binding arbitration, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack was at the Democratic National Convention and talked about a possible Kamala Harris presidency.
Read More Canada's Rail Strike Ends and Vilsack at the DNC
The Agribusiness Update
Just 16 hours after Canada’s two primary railways locked
out Teamster Union employees, Federal Labor Minister Steve MacKinnon steps in with binding arbitration, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack was at the Democratic National Convention and talked about a possible Kamala Harris presidency.
Read More Dams Not Problem for Salmon Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
In spite of calls for their removal, dams on the Snake River have little impact on the survival rate of migrating Chinook salmon, according to scientists at British Columbia-based Kintama Research.
Hyper Infusion Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Dams on the Snake and Columbia rivers are of vital importance to irrigated agriculture, so finding an alternative to dam removal in order to save native salmon runs would fit both needs.