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Dam Removal Rejection Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Pacific Northwest lawmakers continue to push back on the proposed removal of four dams on the Lower Snake River.
Rural Americans Vaccinations and Chicken Prices Double
The Agribusiness Update
Biden Administration pushes rural Americans to reach vaccination goals, and chicken prices double in past year.
Dam Removal Rejection Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Pacific Northwest lawmakers continue to push back on the proposed removal of four dams on the Lower Snake River.
Governor Kemp Signs Georgia Ag Bills and Red Meat Exports Records
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signs several bills related to agriculture and forestry, and red meat exports reach record highs for March.
Florida's Right To Farm Act and Farmer's on Biden's 50% GGE Reduction
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Farm Bureau president Hoblick applauds Governor DeSantis signing of Right to Farm Act modernization, and Farmers polled on President Biden's goal of 50% greenhouse gas emissions reduction by 2030.
Governor Kemp Signs Two Ag Bills and Online Grocery Sales Jump
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signs ag bills naming pecan the state nut and farm equipment right-of-way on state roads, and online grocery sales jump higher.
Overtime Bill Passed Pt 3
Fruit Grower Report
The agriculture overtime bill, after many iterations, has passed and, while still not perfect, is on its way to the Governor's desk.
Overtime Bill Passed Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
The agriculture overtime bill, after many iterations, has passed and, while still not perfect, is on its way to the Governor's desk.
Overtime Bill Passed Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
The agriculture overtime bill, after many iterations, has passed and, while still not perfect, is on its way to the Governor's desk.
Move to Vaccinate Farm Workers Pt 3
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The push is on, as supplies build, to get ag workforce vaccinated for COVID-19 before harvest season begins.
Move to Vaccinate Farm Workers Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The push is on, as supplies build, to get ag workforce vaccinated for COVID-19 before harvest season begins.
Georgia Top Ten Ag Export States and FWMA Reintroduced
The Agribusiness Update
For the first time, Georgia is ranked among the top 10 Ag Exporting States in 2020, and Farm Workforce Modernization Act is reintroduced in the House of Representatives.
Georgia Governor Confirms Farm Vaccines and Stabenow Lists Priorities
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Governor Kay Ivey confirms ag workers will get vaccination priority, and Senate Ag Chair Debbie Stabenow lists priorities for new session.
Alabama Farmers Fed Reelects President and Florida CARES Act Reminder
The Agribusiness Update
Alabama Farmers Federation reelects Parnell as president, and Ag Commissioner Nikki Fried reminds Governor to use CARES Act funding for school lunches.
Biden's Progressive EPA Transition and Ag Top 3 in Most Favored Survey
The Agribusiness Update
President-elect Biden's transition team for EPA Administrator should be of concern to the ag industry, and a new Gallup poll finds ag industry fills top three spots in most favored status.
Thanksgiving Meal Prices Down and Alabama in Round 2 of Revive Plus
The Agribusiness Update
AFBF's cost survey shows Thanksgiving meal prices down in 2020, and Alabama moves to Round 2 of the "Revive Plus" grant program for COVID-impacted businesses.
Hurricane Relief Deadline and Pilgrims Pride Settlement
The Agribusiness Update
Alabama Farmers Agriculture Foundation is accepting applications for Hurricane Sally relief through November 30th, and Pilgrims Pride agrees to settlement over chicken price collusion.
Vertical Farming Gets Big Investment and Pilgrim's Pride Settlement
The Agribusiness Update
Vertical farming at a big boost at Plenty Unlimited with investment from Driscoll's, and Pilgrim's Pride agrees to settlement over collusion on chicken prices.
Inslee's Apple Gaffe
Fruit Grower Report
Heart was in the right place, but where was his head? Governor Inslee delivers maggot-infested apples from his back yard to the Eastern Washington fire-ravaged community of Malden.
Agritourism Allowed Pt 3
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Agritourism operations are being allowed to resume operation after pandemic restrictions kept many of them in doubt.