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Ag Priorities with a New Administration Pt 3
Fruit Grower Report
As Congress returns for the new year, U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse looks ahead at the priorities for agriculture.
AFBF #StillFarming Campaign and US Beef Exports Soar in November
The Agribusiness Update
American Farm Bureau launches #StillFarming campaign to address food insecurity, and U.S. beef exports post one of the best Novembers.
Ag Priorities with a New Administration Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
As Congress returns for the new year, U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse looks ahead at the priorities for agriculture.
Potato Sales Record Quarter and Ag Transportation Push
The Agribusiness Update
Fresh potato sales reach record highs in fourth quarter, and Ag groups urge President-elect to enhance ag transportation infrastructure.
Pandemic Ag Reaction Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
At last week's "Virtual" Potato Expo 2021, representatives from ag groups in the Farm Bill Alliance talk about the efforts put forward in 2020 to help the specialty crop industry survive.
Ag Priorities with a New Administration Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
As Congress returns for the new year, U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse looks ahead at the priorities for agriculture.
Pandemic Ag Reaction Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
At last week's "Virtual" Potato Expo 2021, representatives from ag groups in the Farm Bill Alliance talk about the efforts put forward in 2020 to help the specialty crop industry survive.
Modernizing Genetic Engineering and BOR Provisions Passed
The Agribusiness Update
Perdue announces modernizing regulations for genetic engineering for agricultural animals, and BOR Provisions passed.
Pandemic Disruptions for Beef and Ag Groups Pleased with COVID Package
The Agribusiness Update
Pandemic disruptions for beef could carry well into next year, and Ag groups pleased with COVID relief package passed by Congress.
COVID Relief for Ag Losses and AFBF Convention Virtual and Free
The Agribusiness Update
COVID-19 relief coming for those who suffered agriculture losses due to pandemic, and American Farm Bureau Convention will be Virtual and Free.
Drugs Found in Fresh Carrots and COVID Relief from Congress
The Agribusiness Update
$3-million dollars worth of drugs found in a shipment of fresh carrots from Mexico, and Congress works to pass COVID-19 relief package before year's end.
U.S. Pork Exports Higher and AFBF's Duvall Congratulates Biden
The Agribusiness Update
Exports of U.S. Pork in 2020 keep climbing, and American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall congratulates President-elect Biden and elected members of Congress.
U.S.-U.K. Trade Negotiations and Senate Focus on COVID Relief
The Agribusiness Update
The U.S. and U.K. close round five of trade negotiations with hope for a deal, and Senate majority leaders have hope for a COVID relief package before year end.
Resurging COVID Impact and Agile Cold Storage Expansion
The Agribusiness Update
A resurgence of COVID could impact dairy and others with more restrictions, and Agile Cold Storage expanding with 2 new facilities in North Georgia.
Dairy Consumption Begins as Child and Ag Groups Like WTO
The Agribusiness Update
A new study shows lifetime dairy consumption begins in childhood, and Ag groups want to stay with World Trade Organization.
Wildfire letter
Idaho Ag Today
The AFBF and 13 state Farm Bureaus are asking Congress to give federal land management agencies additional tools and resources.
Congress Helping Ag from Washington DC
Farm of the Future
Congress Helping Ag from Washington DC
Wine Grapes COVID-19 Relief Pt 3
Fruit Grower Report
The Congressional Wine Caucus is calling on Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue to include wine grape growers in the next round of Coronavirus Food Assistance Program payments.
Wine Grapes COVID-19 Relief Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
The Congressional Wine Caucus is calling on Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue to include wine grape growers in the next round of Coronavirus Food Assistance Program payments.
Wheat COVID Assistance
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse is part of a group calling for wheat growers to be included in the next round of coronavirus relief funds.