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California Water Regulations and Fewer Responding to NASS Surveys
The Agribusiness Update
The California Water Resources Control Board has approved a regulation seeking to promote more efficient water use to address an anticipated 10% water supply shortfall by 2040, and the number of farmers responding to surveys from the National Ag Statistics Service has been dropping.
Potatoes Are Vegetables Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
As the Dietary Guidelines are put together for 2025, as they are every five years, a question has come up that has many baffled; are potatoes a vegetable?
Potatoes Are Vegetables Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
As the Dietary Guidelines are put together for 2025, as they are every five years, a question has come up that has many baffled; are potatoes a vegetable?
H-2A Myths Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Pam Lewison, the Washington Policy Center’s Ag Director, says many believe H-2A workers take jobs that would otherwise be filled by locals, but that's not how it works.
H-2A Myths Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Pam Lewison, the Washington Policy Center’s Ag Director, says many believe H-2A workers take jobs that would otherwise be filled by locals, but that's not how it works.
Cal Farm Bureau in D.C. and Railroad Staffing Shortages
The Agribusiness Update
The California Farm Bureau board and members were in Washington, D.C., meeting with lawmakers to advocate on issues including passing the 2024 Farm Bill, and Senator Tammy Baldwin, of Wisconsin, called on the six Class One railroads to address severe staffing shortages.
Comeback for Georgia Peaches and Railroad Staffing Shortages
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Peaches are poised to kick off an unprecedented run through produce departments and farmer’s markets, and Senator Tammy Baldwin, of Wisconsin, called on the six Class One railroads to address severe staffing shortages.
Climate Smart Specialty Crops Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Whether it’s from the USDA or Congress, it seems we’re hearing of more plans or legislation to make positive improvements in the sustainability of agriculture and climate smart changes.
Klamath Water Allocations and US Ag Under 10% Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The Agribusiness Update
Klamath irrigators are frustrated over water allocation for farms, and U.S. agriculture represents just under 10% of total U.S. greenhouse gas emissions.
Climate Smart Specialty Crops Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Whether it’s from the USDA or Congress, it seems we’re hearing of more plans or legislation to make positive improvements in the sustainability of agriculture and climate smart changes.
California Pistachio Record Crop and WASDE Report Relatively Unchanged
The Agribusiness Update
California pistachio growers are searching for potential emerging markets to handle expected record-shattering crops, and the March WASDE Report looks very similar to February’s numbers with the U.S. corn outlook unchanged.
and WASDE Report Relatively Unchanged
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Peanut Commission is holding a referendum through April 8 so peanut producers can vote on reaffirming the commission, and the March WASDE Report looks very similar to February’s numbers with the U.S. corn outlook unchanged.
Pear Conditioning Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Finding fresh, ready to eat fruit is an issue pear lovers often have, but Pear Bureau Northwest president Kevin Moffitt says "pear conditioning" is something they're working on.
Pear Conditioning Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Finding fresh, ready to eat fruit is an issue pear lovers often have, but Pear Bureau Northwest president Kevin Moffitt says "pear conditioning" is something they're working on.
Potatoes Are Vegetables Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
As the Dietary Guidelines are put together for 2025, a question has come up that has many baffled; are potatoes a vegetable?
Potatoes Are Vegetables Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
As the Dietary Guidelines are put together for 2025, a question has come up that has many baffled; are potatoes a vegetable?
Climate Smart Specialty Crops Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
It seems we’re hearing of more plans or legislation to make positive improvements in the sustainability of agriculture and climate smart changes, but Northwest Horticultural Council president Mark Powers says the focus is a bit skewed.
Climate Smart Specialty Crops Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
It seems we’re hearing of more plans or legislation to make positive improvements in the sustainability of agriculture and climate smart changes, but Northwest Horticultural Council president Mark Powers says the focus is a bit skewed.
WSTFA Speakers Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
If you plan to attend next week’s Washington State Tree Fruit Association’s Annual Meeting and Hort Expo, you can hear from speakers with plenty of industry knowledge.
WSTFA Speakers Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
If you plan to attend next week’s Washington State Tree Fruit Association’s Annual Meeting and Hort Expo, you can hear from speakers with plenty of industry knowledge.