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AFBF on Tax Relief
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The American Farm Bureau Federation and other ag groups are asking the Senate to pass the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act, which passed in the House with bipartisan support.
Colorado River Water Cuts and Right to Repair Facilitation
The Agribusiness Update
California has agreed to make long-term cuts to the amount of water the state uses from the Colorado River, and the Justice Department and FTC submitted favorable comments advocating for regulations that would facilitate the right to repair.
Florida Farmworkers Dehydrated and Right to Repair Facilitation
The Agribusiness Update
Nearly all farm workers in a recent Florida study were dehydrated at the end of their shifts, and the Justice Department and FTC submitted favorable comments advocating for regulations that would facilitate the right to repair.
Farm Bill Hope Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Congressional clock is ticking as the ag industry watches to see if a new Farm Bill is doable this session.
Farm Bill Hope Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Congressional clock is ticking as the ag industry watches to see if a new Farm Bill is doable this session.
Farm Bill Likelihood Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
With Congress back in session, many are waiting patiently to see if or what gets done with regards to a new Farm Bill. Tyson Redpath, Principal with the Russell Group, says it won’t be easy, but it is doable!
Farm Bill Likelihood Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
With Congress back in session, many are waiting patiently to see if or what gets done with regards to a new Farm Bill. Tyson Redpath, Principal with the Russell Group, says it won’t be easy, but it is doable!
Food Insecurity for Older Americans and Feeding a Growing Population
The Agribusiness Update
In 2022, 9.1% of U.S. households with adults 65 and older were food insecure at some point, to better understand how the world agriculture system may grow in response to population increases by 2050, USDA researchers create a range of scenarios.
Food Insecurity for Older Americans and Feeding a Growing Population
The Agribusiness Update
In 2022, 9.1% of U.S. households with adults 65 and older were food insecure at some point, to better understand how the world agriculture system may grow in response to population increases by 2050, USDA researchers create a range of scenarios.
U.S. Pork Exports Remain Strong and Latest WASDE Report
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. pork exports posted another strong month in October, and the World Ag Supply and Demand Estimates from USDA show the 2023-2024 U.S. wheat outlook is for unchanged supplies and domestic use, higher exports, and reduced ending stocks.
Organic Standards Act and Adopt GREET Act
The Agribusiness Update
The Organic Trade Association applauds the introduction of the Continuous Improvement and Accountability in Organic Standards Act, and lawmakers announce the reintroduction of the Adopt GREET Act, a bipartisan bill directing the EPA to update its greenhouse gas modeling for ethanol and biodiesel.
Organic Standards Act and Adopt GREET Act
The Agribusiness Update
The Organic Trade Association applauds the introduction of the Continuous Improvement and Accountability in Organic Standards Act, and lawmakers announce the reintroduction of the Adopt GREET Act, a bipartisan bill directing the EPA to update its greenhouse gas modeling for ethanol and biodiesel.
Organic Standards Act and Adopt GREET Act
The Agribusiness Update
The Organic Trade Association applauds the introduction of the Continuous Improvement and Accountability in Organic Standards Act, and lawmakers announce the reintroduction of the Adopt GREET Act, a bipartisan bill directing the EPA to update its greenhouse gas modeling for ethanol and biodiesel.
Potato Council on Speaker and Farm Bill Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles says finding a new House Speaker likely means more delays getting a Farm Bill done.
Potato Council on Speaker and Farm Bill Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles says finding a new House Speaker likely means more delays getting a Farm Bill done.
Farm Labor Legislation in DC and Community Wildfire Defense Grants
The Agribusiness Update
A nationwide farm labor shortage is contributing to a flurry of legislative action in Congress this year, and USDA announces the application period for the Community Wildfire Defense Grant program.
Farm Labor Legislation in DC and Community Wildfire Defense Grants
The Agribusiness Update
A nationwide farm labor shortage is contributing to a flurry of legislative action in Congress this year, and USDA announces the application period for the Community Wildfire Defense Grant program.
Record Spending on Food and More People Facing Hunger
The Agribusiness Update
New data from USDA’s Economic Research Service shows consumer spending on food reached a record in 2022, over 122 million more people around the world are facing hunger since 2019.
California Alfalfa Supplies Rebound and Organic Production on Large Farms
The Agribusiness Update
Thanks to more rain, supplies of alfalfa hay and other forages in California have rebounded, and organic production becomes more concentrated on larger farms when consumer demand for organic increases.
Boosting Honeybee Immune System and Organic Production on Large Farms
The Agribusiness Update
University of Florida scientists have successfully tested a new way of boosting honeybees’ immune systems to help them fend off deadly viruses, and organic production becomes more concentrated on larger farms when consumer demand for organic increases.