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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.
Tractor Supply Company Makes $1M Available to FFA
Southeast Regional Ag News
The funds raised will support middle school and high school FFA chapters that are developing project-based or experiential learning opportunities. Apply now!
WFB on Ag Overtime Legislation Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Bre Elsey, Director of Governmental Affairs at the Washington Farm Bureau, says one of the big topics during the last legislative session was fixing the new ag overtime law to unburden farmers and farmworkers.
American Peanut Council in South Korea and U.S. Ag Imports Outpace Exports
The Agribusiness Update
The American Peanut Council is in South Korea this week as part of the USDA’s agribusiness trade mission, and the USDA reports U.S. ag IMPORTS exceeded exports by $16.6 billion in 2023.
WFB on Ag Overtime Legislation Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Bre Elsey, Director of Governmental Affairs at the Washington Farm Bureau, says one of the big topics during the last legislative session was fixing the new ag overtime law to unburden farmers and farmworkers.
Context in a $30B Ag Trade Deficit
Southeast Regional Ag News
USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor says U.S. consumers are a voracious customer base.
Water Deliveries Down Despite Supply and FFA Next Gen Conference
The Agribusiness Update
Water deliveries in California are down despite recent supplies, and FFA Next Gen Conference focuses on Agricultural Communications.
GFB Farm Dog Contest and FFA Next Gen Conference
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Farm Bureau is on a mission to highlight a few of our furry heroes through the 2024 Georgia Farm Dog Contest, and FFA Next Gen Conference focuses on Agricultural Communications.
Washington Farm Bureau Policy Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
If you’re in agriculture or are just a fan of agriculture, the
Washington State Farm Bureau is looking out for you.
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Washington Farm Bureau Policy Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
If you’re in agriculture or are just a fan of agriculture, the
Washington State Farm Bureau is looking out for you.
Read More
Legislation to Support Florida Agriculture
Southeast Regional Ag News
Coming from Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson, Senator Jay Collins, and Representative Danny Alvarez, the legislation which was filed just before the holiday touches on a number of topics of agricultural concern.
WFB on Cap & Trade Fees and 2023 Census of Agriculture Out Soon
The Agribusiness Update
The Washington Farm Bureau estimates farmers have paid at least $153 million, and likely far more this year, in cap-and-trade fees, and the USDA’s National Ag Statistics Service will begin mailing the 2023 Census of Aquaculture forms December 18.
Florida Peanut Butter Challenge and 2023 Census of Agriculture Out Soon
The Agribusiness Update
For the second straight year, the winner of the Florida Peanut Butter Challenge is, Santa Rosa County, and the USDA’s National Ag Statistics Service will begin mailing the 2023 Census of Aquaculture forms December 18.
USDA and Specialty Crops Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
I had a chance to catch up with USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Ag Affairs Alexis Taylor and asked her about our recently improved trade relations with India.
USDA and Specialty Crops Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
I had a chance to catch up with USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Ag Affairs Alexis Taylor and asked her about our recently improved trade relations with India.
USDA and Specialty Crops Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
I had a chance to catch up with USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Ag Affairs Alexis Taylor and asked her about our recently improved trade relations with India.
Farm Bill Extension from NCBA
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A top official for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says a likely farm bill extension could be a year or more and include some commodity payment fixes.
New National FFA Leadership Announced
Southeast Regional Ag News
The 2023-2024 National FFA Officer team was elected during the final session of the 96th National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis. The new officer team was picked from 35 candidates and will lead the organization during the next year.
Quick Fix for Farm Bill Possible
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
An American Farm Bureau official says just a short-term extension of maybe a few weeks will be needed to write a new farm bill, and not the year many are worried about, but adds lawmakers should have done their job already.