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H-2A Reform at USDA
Fruit Grower Report
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says he isn't waiting form Congress to fix the problems with the H-2A guest worker program and will start the USDA's own program.
U.S. Ag Exports Expected to Drop and Torres Small as Deputy Ag Secretary
The Agribusiness Update
USDA projects America's food and ag exports will drop 12% over the next few years, and new Deputy Ag Secretary Xochitl Torres Small draws praise from Senate Ag Chair.
Leader of the House Ag Committee Speaks on the Farm Bill
California Ag Today
I spoke with House Ag Committee Chairman G.T. Thompson at the World Ag Expo and when it comes to his priorities with the Farm Bill… Thompson is focused on pushing it across the finish line.
Wine Demand Sliding and NCBA's Today's Beef Consumer Report
The Agribusiness Update
California winegrape industry faces sliding demand for wine over the past couple of years, and the National Cattlemen's Beef Association releases its "Today's Beef Consumer" report.
Georgia Farmer of the Year Named and Mexico's Proposed Ban on GMO Corn
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences names Bart Davis Georgia Farmer of the Year, and the National Cattlemen's Beef Association releases its "Today's Beef Consumer" report
Wine Demand Sliding and NCBA's Today's Beef Consumer Report
The Agribusiness Update
California winegrape industry faces sliding demand for wine over the past couple of years, and the National Cattlemen's Beef Association releases its "Today's Beef Consumer" report.
Superbowl Chicken Wings Record and Mexico's Proposed Ban on GMO Corn
The Agribusiness Update
The National Chicken Council anticipates a record-breaking number of chicken wings to be eaten on Superbowl Sunday, and Corn growers urge Congress to hold the line over Mexico's proposed ban on imports of GMO corn.
U.S.-E.U. Sign Tariff Rate Quota Agreement and NASDA Sets 2023 Policy Focus
The Agribusiness Update
The U.S. and European Union sign Tariff Rate Quota Agreement, and the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture announce primary focus for 2023.
U.S.-E.U. Sign Tariff Rate Quota Agreement and NASDA Sets 2023 Policy Focus
The Agribusiness Update
The U.S. and European Union sign Tariff Rate Quota Agreement, and the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture announce primary focus for 2023.
Congress and Agriculture 2023 Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles is looking forward, albeit cautiously, to what can be done for potatoes and all of agriculture in the 118th Congress.
Changes Abound in 118th Congress
Southeast Regional Ag News
Robbie Minnich, National Cotton Council, updates what they've been watching in D.C.
Congress and Agriculture 2023 Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles is looking forward, albeit cautiously, to what can be done for potatoes and all of agriculture in the 118th Congress.
FWMA - What Now? Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse answers questions about what to do now that the Farm Workforce Modernization Act failed to get passage in the Senate during last session.
What's Next for the Farm Workforce Modernization Act?
California Ag Today
Western Congressman Dan Newhouse says the key to getting this bill on to the President’s desk… is gathering enough bipartisan support in the Senate.
FWMA - What Now? Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse answers questions about what to do now that the Farm Workforce Modernization Act failed to get passage in the Senate during last session.
Ag Groups Applaud McKalip Confirmation and Immigration Not In Omnibus
The Agribusiness Update
Ag groups applaud the confirmation of USTR Chief Ag Negotiator Doug McKalip, and immigration withheld from Omnibus spending bill.
Fate of The Farm Workforce Modernization Act During the Lame Duck Period
California Ag Today
Let’s dive into how the election results can impact current bills that are sitting between the House and the Senate… for example, a very important one to all of agriculture, The Farm Workforce Modernization Act.
Post-Election for Ag Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Syngenta's Mary Kay Thatcher shares her ideas on what the election means for agriculture in the lame-duck session and into the next session in 2023.
Post-Election for Ag Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Syngenta's Mary Kay Thatcher shares her ideas on what the election means for agriculture in the lame-duck session and into the next session in 2023.
Congressman Scott Congratulates New Ag Committee Chair
Southeast Regional Ag News
Congressman David Scott, a Georgia democrat, served as chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture for the past two years.