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AFBF Water Regulations Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
It’s no secret that the ag industry is facing plenty of challenges these days with burdensome costs and unnecessary regulations piling up.
AFBF Water Regulations Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
It’s no secret that the ag industry is facing plenty of challenges these days with burdensome costs and unnecessary regulations piling up.
Meat Exports and Tariffs
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Like the other segments of U.S. agriculture, red meat exports would take a significant hit from a tariff war.
Water Allocation Welcome, Allocation Timing Challenging
California Ag Today
The California Farm Bureau reports that farmers south of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta are welcoming a 35% water allocation from the federal Central Valley Project (CVP) but say the timing limits its impact.
Zippy Duvall on Tariffs
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Zippy Duvall, president of the American Farm Bureau Federation, says most understand tariffs and tariff threats are part of the game, but that doesn’t make it any easier.
Whole Milk for Health Kids Act and Section 232 Tariffs
The Agribusiness Update
The National Milk Producers Federation applauds the bipartisan Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, and Farmers for Free Trade executive Director, Brian Kuehl (KEEL) reacted to the imposition of Section 232 tariffs.
Tariff Deadline
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
With time running out on the 30-day tariff delay for Canada and Mexico, our northern neighbors have already announced plans for retaliation.
Wildfire Insurance and California's Farms and Ranches
California Ag Today
Peter Ansel, California Farm Bureau, explains how legislation helped to create a viable solution for agricultural insurance in the wake of increased wildfire activity.
2024 Was the Year of Pork
Line on Agriculture
US pork exports have eclipsed previous highs in both volume and value in 2024 according to year-end data released by USDA and compiled by the US Meat Export Federation.
Sugar beet video
Idaho Ag Today
The Idaho Farm Bureau Federation put out a fun, entertaining and informative video on one of Idaho's hardiest crops sugar beets.
FMD in Germany Does Not Necessarily Translate to US Opportunity
Line on Agriculture
The US Meat Export Federations' take on what Foot and Mouth in Germany with regards to increased US meat export opportunity.
AFBF Gives Mixed Reviews to Final FMMOs
Southeast Regional Ag News
AFBF President Zippy Duvall praised changes such as a return to the “higher of” Class I milk formula, improved cheese price discovery, and updated milk composition factors. However, he criticized increases in make allowances.
AFBF: Final FMMO Decision Not a Home Run
California Ag Today
AFBF President Zippy Duvall praised some changes while being critical of others.
Dairy Prices 2025 Outlook
Line on Agriculture
A slight increase in milk production could mean decent price margins.
Ever-So-Slight Increases in H-2A Program Participation
California Ag Today
John Walt Boatright, director of government affairs for the American Farm Bureau Federation, says that even though the increase in positions certified was small, it still demonstrates how important the program is.
Farmers stories.
Idaho Ag Today
During Idaho Farm Bureau Federation’s 85th annual meeting, farmers and ranchers were urged to tell their story.
Oregon H5N1 Milk Testing and Wholesale-Retail Share of Food Dollar
The Agribusiness Update
The Oregon Department of Agriculture launched its milk testing and monitoring program to protect farmworkers and communities from H5N1 bird flu, and in 2023, 26.1 cents of every dollar spent on domestically produced food went to wholesale trade, at 11.4 cents, and retail trade, at 14.7 cents.
87th Annual GFB Convention and Wholesale-Retail Share of Food Dollar
The Agribusiness Update
Over 1,400 Georgia farmers and agribusiness leaders met on Jekyll Island last week for the 87th Annual Georgia Farm Bureau Convention, and in 2023, 26.1 cents of every dollar spent on domestically produced food went to wholesale trade, at 11.4 cents, and retail trade, at 14.7 cents.
Part 2: National Milk Producers Federation on Raw Milk Testing
Land & Livestock Report
National Milk Producers Federation advocates for resticted sales of raw milk given recent test results that have resulted in positive bird flu milk samples.