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Shutdown Til Monday?
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The federal government shutdown is now UNlikely to end before Monday, at least.
Legislators and Ag Overtime
Fruit Grower Report
Over regulation from the state legislature is a problem Washington farmers are far too familiar with, but when it comes to ag overtime, Senate Republican, John Braun says to many urban legislators can’t admit it’s bad policy
Trump Signs Japan Trade Deal and USDA's Public Comment Period Extended
The Agribusiness Update
President Trump signed an order to implement a trade agreement with Japan that's expected to increase U.S. ag sales by $8 billion a year, and the USDA extended the public comment period for its reorganization plan to September 30.
Not Organic But Regenerative and Small Farm Bill in Fall
The Agribusiness Update
Though not organic, more California farmers are incorporating regenerative farming practices, and a fall farm bill battle is brewing coming because Republicans will likely need Democrats’ help to construct a smaller farm bill.
Not Organic But Regenerative and Small Farm Bill in Fall
The Agribusiness Update
Though not organic, more California farmers are incorporating regenerative farming practices, and a fall farm bill battle is brewing coming because Republicans will likely need Democrats’ help to construct a smaller farm bill.
Easing Burdens on Citrus Growers and
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA and the FDA announce plans to support American citrus growers and cut bureaucratic barriers by proposing updated standards for pasteurized orange juice, and
Rollins Defends USDA
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins defended the USDA and the Trump administration against a barrage of attacks from Democrats.
Senate SNAP Cuts
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The ball is now in the Senate’s court on the Trump tax and spending bill. And the fight over taxes, SNAP cuts, and tariffs is heating up.
Over-pumping of California Groundwater and Mexico's President on U.S. Beef Imports
The Agribusiness Update
A new report found subsidence in the California's Central Valley has restricted the amount of water the state can deliver each year, and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum isn’t happy with the U.S. suspension of Mexican beef imports.
UGA Grand Farm Groundbreaking and Mexico's President on U.S. Beef Imports
The Agribusiness Update
The future of farming was on display May 2 at the University of Georgia Grand Farm groundbreaking in Perry, and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum isn’t happy with the U.S. suspension of Mexican beef imports.
SNAP Reform
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
House Ag Democrats lashed out at Republicans this week due to proposed SNAP reforms but failed to reverse the proposed farm bill changes in a GOP budget-cutting process.
Trade Wins
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
USDA Undersecretary for Trade nominee Luke Lindberg is predicting trade wins for farmers, rebuffing repeated attacks by Senate Ag Democrats on the president’s tariffs.
Ag Secretary Plan for Mitigate Wildfire Risk and NASDA Wants Fix for Ag Labor
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins announced that USDA is embarking on a new era to mitigate wildfire risk, and the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture called on Congress to develop comprehensive strategies to address agricultural labor challenges and border security.
GA Ag Commissioner Praises Bird Flu Plan and NASDA Wants Fix for Ag Labor
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Ag Commissioner Tyler J Harper praised Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins’ 5-point plan to combat avian influenza, and the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture called on Congress to develop comprehensive strategies to address agricultural labor challenges and border security.
EPA Challenges for Dicamba and New Supply Chain Creation
The Agribusiness Update
The EPA is facing renewed pressure to deny re-registration of the controversial weedkiller dicamba, and facing the threat of more tariffs on Chinese goods, companies could create supply chains just to export to America.
Farm Bill Now or Later
Fruit Grower Report
When it comes to Congress putting together a new Farm Bill, National Farmers Union president, Rob Larew says it’s pretty clear, we really can’t afford to wait.
Farm Bill Now
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says time’s up to decide if there will or won’t be a new farm bill this year. He told members of the American Farmland Trust time is of the essence. We need a farm bill now!
Democrats Unveil Livestock Proposal and FSA's Farm Loan Update
The Agribusiness Update
Congressional Democrats unveil a bill that would pay livestock farmers on large operations to transition toward more climate-friendly practices, and USDA’s updates to the Farm Service Agency’s Farm Loan Programs are officially in effect.
Certified Organic Questions and Internet Access on Farms
The Agribusiness Update
With assumptions about high fees, extra paperwork and inspections, some farmers avoid becoming certified organic, and the percentage of farm operations with internet access increased from 75.4% in 2017 to 78.7% in 2022.
Certified Organic Questions and Internet Access on Farms
The Agribusiness Update
With assumptions about high fees, extra paperwork and inspections, some farmers avoid becoming certified organic, and the percentage of farm operations with internet access increased from 75.4% in 2017 to 78.7% in 2022.