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Dams Not Problem for Salmon Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
In spite of calls for their removal, dams on the Snake River have little impact on the survival rate of migrating Chinook salmon, according to scientists at British Columbia-based Kintama Research.
Dams Not Problem for Salmon Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
In spite of calls for their removal, dams on the Snake River have little impact on the survival rate of migrating Chinook salmon, according to scientists at British Columbia-based Kintama Research.
NOAA Reports Less Drought and Summertime E15 Urged
The Agribusiness Update
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reports a sizable drop in drought areas around the U.S., and Almost 1,000 farmers, ethanol industry workers, and others urge administration for action on summertime E15.
NOAA Reports Less Drought and Summertime E15 Urged
The Agribusiness Update
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reports a sizable drop in drought areas around the U.S., and Almost 1,000 farmers, ethanol industry workers, and others urge administration for action on summertime E15.
U.S. Pork Exports Remain Strong and Latest WASDE Report
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. pork exports posted another strong month in October, and the World Ag Supply and Demand Estimates from USDA show the 2023-2024 U.S. wheat outlook is for unchanged supplies and domestic use, higher exports, and reduced ending stocks.
California Farm Bureau on Forestry Management and Ocean Shipping Reform Act
The Agribusiness Update
California Farm Bureau is calling for increasing the pace and scale of forest management, and the Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act is designed to help with slowdowns and other issues at U.S. ports.
Thousands of Workers Hired in SE Region and Ocean Shipping Reform Act
The Agribusiness Update
32,000 workers were hired directly by farms in the Southeast Region, and the Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act is designed to help with slowdowns and other issues at U.S. ports.
A Warmer 2022
Southeast Regional Ag News
According to the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Centers for Environmental Information, the year 2022 was the sixth warmest year since global records began in 1880.
Reducing Cattle Methane Emissions
Farm of the Future
Blue Ocean Barns has a proprietary seaweed product that reduces cattle methane emissions.
Cranberry Senior Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Now 86 years old, Malcom McPhail has been growing cranberries in Pacific County since 1985, and is loving every minute of it.
Cranberry Senior Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Now 86 years old, Malcom McPhail has been growing cranberries in Pacific County since 1985, and is loving every minute of it.
More on Additional Shipping Reform
California Ag Today
California Democratic Representative John Garamendi is a primary sponsor of The Ocean Shipping Reform Act. He spoke during the Western Food and Ag Issues Summit hosted by Agri-Pulse. While the OSRA is a good first step, Garamendi says there’s more legislation coming to help solve the shipping challenges.
Emergency Relief Program and American Port Access Privileges Act
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack reports ag producers have received more than $4-million from Emergency Relief Program, and California Democrats introduce American Port Access Priveleges Act.
COVID-19 and the Ocean Transportation Supply Chain
Southeast Regional Ag News
Robbie Minnich, National Cotton Council, outlines findings in a recent report from Federal Maritime commissioner Rebecca Dye.
Ocean Shipping Reform Reaction and U.S.-Ukraine Ag Partnership
The Agribusiness Update
Ag groups are reacting positively to the newly signed Ocean Shipping Reform Act, and U.S. and Ukraine sign partnership to help secure world food supply.
Ocean Shipping Reform Act Becomes Law
Southeast Regional Ag News
According to Zippy Duvall, AFBF, "it will provide a new oversight and enforcement authority through the Federal Maritime Commission."
Georgia Tobacco Crop and Ocean Shipping Reform Act
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia and Florida's tobacco crop looks very good despite dry and hot periods in May, and Ocean Shipping Reform Act heads to President's desk for signature.
Organic Producers Concerns and Ocean Shipping Reform Act
The Agribusiness Update
Organic farmers and ranchers concerned about accessing labor and controlling weeds, and Ocean Shipping Reform Act heads to President's desk for signature.
AFBF Welcomes Ocean Shipping Reform Act
California Ag Today
President Joe Biden signed into law the Ocean Shipping Reform Act Thursday afternoon, applauded by the American Farm Bureau Federation. AFBF President Zippy Duvall attended the signing ceremony at the White House and says the Biden administration worked with Farm Bureau to support passage of the bill.