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Taiwan and wheat
Idaho Ag Today
Lt. Governor Bedke to Join Idaho Wheat Industry for $1.2 Billion Idaho-Taiwan Wheat Export Agreement Signing.
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.
New wheat commision building
Idaho Ag Today
The plan to construct a new Idaho Wheat Commission building, discussed and planned for years, is no longer in a holding pattern.
Ag Groups Welcome New Congress and Beagle Brigade Act Signed
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Groups gathered its leadership on Capitol Hill to welcome members of the new Congress as they were sworn in, and the National Pork Producers Council commended President Biden for signing the Beagle Brigade Act into law that provides reliable funding to the National Detector Dog Training Center.
More HPAI in California Dairies and Farm Bill Logjam Easing
The Agribusiness Update
The California Department of Food and Ag reports Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza has now been confirmed in five new Central Valley dairies, and the 2024 Farm Bill's legislative logjam shows a few signs of breaking.
UGA Seed Grants and Farm Bill Logjam Easing
The Agribusiness Update
The University of Georgia announces list of funded faculty seed grants to address issues in rural Georgia, and the 2024 Farm Bill's legislative logjam shows a few signs of breaking.
Farm BIll Cracks
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
New cracks are starting to appear after months of partisan resistance to a farm bill deal on Capitol Hill. That, as pressure from farm interests reaches a boiling point.
Florida Farm Bureau Day and Ag Trade Mission to India
The Agribusiness Update
Florida farmers and ranchers will gather at the state Capitol tomorrow to talk policy matters with lawmakers as part of Farm Bureau Day, and USDA’s Undersecretary Alexis Taylor will lead a trade mission to India in April and USDA is accepting applications from exporters who'd like to join her.
Farm Bill Delays Continue
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Thanksgiving turkey may be gone, but the political hurdles stalling spending bills and a new farm bill on Capitol Hill, remain.
WOTUS Repeal
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Senate may be poised to join the House of Representatives in passing a repeal of the EPA's controversial "Waters of the U.S." rule, even as the President threatens to veto the measure.
Georgia Farm Bureau Day and FCC on Importance of AM Radio in EVs
The Agribusiness Update
Nearly 700 Georgia Farm Bureau members show up for Georgia Farm Bureau Day at the Capitol, and FCC Commissioner Nathan Simington speaks out about the importance of including AM radios in new electric vehicles.
Potato Day 2023 Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Potato Day 2023 is right around the corner and potato industry folks are preparing for a day in the state Capitol in Olympia serving up their livelihoods on a plate and in conversation.
Potato Day 2023 Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Potato Day 2023 is right around the corner and potato industry folks are preparing for a day in the state Capitol in Olympia serving up their livelihoods on a plate and in conversation.
U.S. Ag and China and USDA Meat-Poultry Processing Program
The Agribusiness Update
Can U.S. agriculture stand between China and a war in Taiwan? and USDA funds first round of Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program.
GFB Day at State Capitol and Ocean Shipping Reform Act
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Farm Bureau showed strength in numbers for GFB Day at State Capitol, and Ocean Shipping Reform Act introduced in Senate.
Shutdown Avoided
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Farm disaster aid gets a boost as Congress avoids a government shutdown.
Trevino Ag Negotiator at USTR and Land Sales Near Record
The Agribusiness Update
Elaine Trevino is nominated for Chief Ag Negotiator at the U.S. Trade Representative's office, and pace of land sales for Farmers National Company nears record.
China's New ASF Cases and Vilsack Talks Trade with China
The Agribusiness Update
New cases of African Swine Fever have been found in China, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack talks trade with China.
Transparency in the Cattle Markets and Carbon Sequestration Offers
The Agribusiness Update
American Farm Bureau Federation is calling for transparency in Cattle Markets, and a warning for farmers to use caution when considering carbon sequestration offers.