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Imports Vs Exports
Fruit Grower Report
Sam Kieffer, Vice President of Public Policy at the American Farm Bureau Federation, says imports and exports for agricultural products is really a numbers game and right now, it’s not ideal.
HPAI Vaccine Funding
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
USDA is investing significant resources to fight Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, or bird flu, including $100 million to develop a vaccine.
Despite Money for HPAI Vaccines, Implementation Struggles Remain
California Ag Today
The USDA is putting serious muscle behind the fight against Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, with a hefty $100 million earmarked for vaccine research and development.
Trade Barriers
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
USDA Undersecretary for Trade nominee Luke Lindberg tells Senate Ag Leaders that the U.S. for too long has let other nations “rig” farm trade against American producers.
Bird Flu Battle: The Vaccine Hurdle
Southeast Regional Ag News
As the USDA invests $100 million in vaccine development for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, the disease is easing off—at least for now. But implementing a vaccination program isn’t as easy as it sounds, especially with 375 million birds to consider.
California Farmers Foreign Relationships and USDA Trade Mission to Hong Kong
The Agribusiness Update
Tariffs and retaliatory tariffs have California farmers doing what they can to preserve their relationships with foreign buyers, and USDA will lead a trade mission to Hong Kong May 12-16 to enhance market access and expand American ag exports.
Georgia Summer Air Quality Precautions and USDA Trade Mission to Hong Kong
The Agribusiness Update
Summer air quality precautions are now in place for north Georgians through September 30, and USDA will lead a trade mission to Hong Kong May 12-16 to enhance market access and expand American ag exports.
AM Radio in Every Vehicle-AFBF
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall calls for the preservation of AM radio in all new car construction
Spud reduction
Idaho Ag Today
Idaho potato acres are projected to decrease by 15,000 acres this year compared with last year.
77% Off-Farm: The Hidden Backbone of Farm Income
California Ag Today
A new Farm Bureau report shows that in 2023, just 23% of farm household income came from the farm itself. The remaining 77% came from off-farm sources like wages, investments, and retirement income—making these “other paychecks” essential to keeping farmers afloat.
Sauerkraut and Gut Health and Industrial Hemp Value Rises
The Agribusiness Update
A new study in the journal Applied and Environmental Microbiology found sauerkraut may provide substantial benefits to gut health, and the value of U.S. industrial hemp production in 2024 was up 40% over 2023.
Guacamole for Cinco De Mayo and Industrial Hemp Value Rises
The Agribusiness Update
With Cinco de Mayo approaching, now’s the time to dig into guacamole and maybe even plant the tree that produces it, andthe value of U.S. industrial hemp production in 2024 was up 40% over 2023.
Cultiva - Sunburn and Fruit
Fruit Grower Report
Extreme temperatures can take a toll on Washington fruit production and with hot summer months right around the corner, growers could be facing challenges like sunburn on the fruit.
Tariff Delays - AFBF
Fruit Grower Report
Dave Salmonsen, senior director of government affairs for the American Farm Bureau Federation, says the situation with tariffs has certainly changed over the past week or so.
Cultiva Kallur
Fruit Grower Report
Fruit color plays a crucial role in its marketability, signaling things like ripeness and quality, and Cultiva's Kallur is a great way to achieve that.
Poultry More Attractive Option and USTR's Fees on Chinese Ships
The Agribusiness Update
Improved economic conditions, along with ongoing high prices for other proteins, make poultry an attractive option for worldwide consumers, and USTR's proposed fees on ocean carriers with ties to China could take a major toll on America’s farmers and ranchers.
Poultry More Attractive Option and USTR's Fees on Chinese Ships
The Agribusiness Update
Improved economic conditions, along with ongoing high prices for other proteins, make poultry an attractive option for worldwide consumers, and USTR's proposed fees on ocean carriers with ties to China could take a major toll on America’s farmers and ranchers.
Georgia Port Jobs and USTR's Fees on Chinese Ships
The Agribusiness Update
Port activity in Georgia now supports more than 600,000 full-or-part-time jobs across the state, and USTR's proposed fees on ocean carriers with ties to China could take a major toll on America’s farmers and ranchers.
Ag Secretary to Visit Six International Markets and U.S. Beef Sales to China Dive
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins will visit six international markets this year to boost American agricultural exports, and U.S. beef sales to China take a dive after Beijing allowed expiration of registrations that permitted exports from hundreds of American meat facilities.