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Animal Ag Alliance and Advocates
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A new report from the Animal Agriculture Alliance shows so-called animal activist groups raise quite a bit of money for their anti-meat activities each year.
Unions and OT in Ag Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Attorney Shawn Packer, a principal at JPH Law Firm, says the unionization of ag workers is one of the bigger problems impacting farmers in recent years.
Unions and OT in Ag Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Attorney Shawn Packer, a principal at JPH Law Firm, says the unionization of ag workers is one of the bigger problems impacting farmers in recent years.
California Farmers at State Capitol and Immigration Raid Reversal
The Agribusiness Update
California Farm Bureau members traveled to the state Capitol last month to advocate on issues such as the conservation of farmland, clean water laws and regulatory burdens farmers, and the Department of Homeland Security reverses guidance on immigration raids at farms, hotels, and restaurants.
California Trade Hearing and U.S. Vietnam Trade Negotiations
The Agribusiness Update
California ag advocates make case that federal trade policies should prioritize certainty and predictability to benefit farmers and ag exporters, and the U.S. and Vietnam have begun their second round of trade negotiations.
Unions and Overtime in Ag Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Ag employers are already facing many challenges when it comes to finding adequate numbers of ag laborers to get the work done, but then the so-called
“worker advocates” keep piling on with even more challenges.
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Unions and Overtime in Ag Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Ag employers are already facing many challenges when it comes to finding adequate numbers of ag laborers to get the work done, but then the so-called
“worker advocates” keep piling on with even more challenges.
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Unions and OT in Ag Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Attorney Shawn Packer, a principal at JPH Law, says the unionization of ag workers is one of the bigger problems in recent years.
Unions and OT in Ag Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Attorney Shawn Packer, a principal at JPH Law, says the unionization of ag workers is one of the bigger problems in recent years.
Farmers stories.
Idaho Ag Today
During Idaho Farm Bureau Federation’s 85th annual meeting, farmers and ranchers were urged to tell their story.
Soil Moisture Sensors and U.S. Makes Strong Case for GMO Corn
The Agribusiness Update
Water conservation agencies and UC Extension are advocating adding soil-moisture sensors to create precision irrigation in drought-prone agricultural areas, and the U.S. made a strong case under the USMCA dispute with Mexico over genetically engineered corn.
More Georgia Peanuts-hay-oats and U.S. Makes Strong Case for GMO Corn
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia farmers devoted more land to peanuts, hay and oats in 2024, and the U.S. made a strong case under the USMCA dispute with Mexico over genetically engineered corn.
California Livestock & Wolves and Drone Swarm Exemption
The Agribusiness Update
Farmers and ranchers gathered in Sacramento recently to advocate on policies impacting agriculture, including financial support for livestock impacted by wolves, and the FAA issued an exemption for “drone-swarm” agriculture for seeding and spraying crops at a fraction of the cost.
California Livestock & Wolves and Drone Swarm Exemption
The Agribusiness Update
Farmers and ranchers gathered in Sacramento recently to advocate on policies impacting agriculture, including financial support for livestock impacted by wolves, and the FAA issued an exemption for “drone-swarm” agriculture for seeding and spraying crops at a fraction of the cost.
Washington Farm Bureau Policy Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
If you’re in agriculture or are just a fan of agriculture, the
Washington State Farm Bureau is looking out for you.
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Washington Farm Bureau Policy Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
If you’re in agriculture or are just a fan of agriculture, the
Washington State Farm Bureau is looking out for you.
Read More NFU Applauds Right to Repair Act and Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program
The Agribusiness Update
The Agricultural Right to Repair Act is applauded by the National Farmers Union, and USDA announces second round of payments through the Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program.
Hard Red Winter Wheat Exports Down and NASDA on USDA Authority
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. Hard Red Winter Wheat exports are forecast down 10 million bushels to the lowest since records began in 1973-74, and the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture advocate to give the USDA more authority to be flexible in serving farmers and ranchers.
Hurricane Idalia Batters Georgia and NASDA on USDA Authority
The Agribusiness Update
Hurricane Idalia battered Georgia farms and rural communities after sweeping across Southeast Georgia, and the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture advocate to give the USDA more authority to be flexible in serving farmers and ranchers.
Dairy Earnings Plummet and Voluntary Groundwater Conservation Act
The Agribusiness Update
Dairy farmers have seen their earnings plummet in recent months, and the Voluntary Groundwater Conservation Act gives farmers and ranchers the flexibility to protect groundwater while also keeping ag lands in production.