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Veteran Farmer Award of Excellence and Ag Chair Relieved with Government Reopens
The Agribusiness Update
The American Farm Bureau names Retired Army Command Sergeant Major Matthew Rutter of South Carolina as the second winner of the Veteran Farmer Award of Excellence, and House Ag Committee Chair "GT" Thompson expressed his relief after the vote to reopen the federal government.
Water Resources Development Act Heads to Committee
California Ag Today
Last week legislation was released that authorizes the Army Corps of Engineers to study and carry out a host of water infrastructure and environmental restoration projects across the country.
Chattahoochee Water Agreement and American Farm Bureau's Role
The Agribusiness Update
Governors of Georgia and Alabama reach agreement with Corps of Engineers on Chattahoochee River water availability, and American Farm Bureau members play an important role in their communities by serving at the local, state, and national levels.
Eggs More Expensive and Beef Exports to East Asia on Record Pace
The Agribusiness Update
Consumers are finding that eggs are one of the foods that are more expensive than they were a year ago, and U.S. beef exports to East Asia are on a record pace.
Tariffs Cost Agriculture and Vilsack on Supply Chain Issues
The Agribusiness Update
Tariffs and retaliatory duties ended up cost U.S. agriculture, and Vilsack gives his thoughts on supply chains challenges.
Dam Breach Study Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse is calling Governor Inslee and Senator Murray's new dam breaching study "fishy".
Dam Breach Study Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse is calling Governor Inslee and Senator Murray's new dam breaching study "fishy".
Court Rejects Alabama's Water Suit and Red Meat Sustainability
The Agribusiness Update
A U.S. District Court Judge rejects Alabama's claims the Corps of Engineers violated federal water control laws, and USMEF recognizes importance of sustainable red meat production.
Army Worms in Alabama and EPA OK's Herbicide Paraquat for 15 years
The Agribusiness Update
Army worms make their way across Alabama and the South, and EPA okay's herbicide Paraquat for another 15-years.
Armyworm Scouting for Rice Producers
California Ag Today
This is the time when farm advisors and PCAs are scouting for the rice pest to avoid defoliation.
Revising WOTUS and Ag Lending Strong
The Agribusiness Update
The EPA and Army intend to revise the definition of WOTUS, and agricultural lending remains strong in spite of pandemic.
Optimism on China and Perdue WOTUS Announcement
The Agribusiness Update
Trade talks with China spark optimism in soybean circles, and Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue praises EPA and Corps of Engineers pledge to repeal and replace WOTUS rule.
Trump's Ag Cuts Rejected and EPA/Corps Rescind WOTUS
The Agribusiness Update
House Rejecting Trump's Ag Spending Cuts, and EPA and Army Corps of Engineers Rescinding WOTUS Rule.
Watching the Winter Cutworm & Hemp Applications
Northwest Report
A new pest may be making its presence know in a big way this spring...and Oregon producers can now apply for a hemp license.
Cutworm Issues for Wheat
Colorado Ag Today
Cutworms are causing headaches for wheat farmers in Colorado.
Ditch the Rule
Idaho Ag Today
EPA and Army Corps of Engineers proposal, those minuscule bodies of water on your farm would be treated in the same way as a river or navigable waterway.
Conservation Practices Threatened
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
EPA and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' proposed expanded definition of "waters of the United States" could threaten conservation practices.
Clean Water Act Jurisdiction
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Washington cattleman testifies on the impacts of the EPA and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' proposed expanded definition of "waters of the United States".
1-10 Agribusiness Update
The Agribusiness Update
Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson just co-sponsored legislation to limit the EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers from expanding their regulatory authority over state waters.
Snake River Sediment Plan & Wine Grape Growers Convention
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers districts accepting public comment through December 18th on applications by port districts in Clarkston, Washington and Lewiston, Idaho, and WA Association of Wine Grape Growers Annual Meeting, Convention and Trade Show to be held February 5th through the 7th.