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California Winegrape Acres Removed and Endangered Species Act Changes
The Agribusiness Update
California winegrape growers have removed nearly 40,000 acres of vineyards, roughly 7% of the state’s winegrape acreage, and the Trump administration proposes sweeping changes to the Endangered Species Act, setting up a fight with conservation groups.
Sustainable U.S. Peanuts Enrollment and Endangered Species Act Changes
The Agribusiness Update
Building on record-breaking grower participation last year, the American Peanut Council’s Sustainable U.S. Peanuts announced the start of its 2025 crop enrollment, and the Trump administration proposes sweeping changes to the Endangered Species Act, setting up a fight with conservation groups.
Rural Revitalization and Farm Bill Extension Does Little
The Agribusiness Update
The New Democrat Coalition unveils sweeping Rural Revitalization Agenda aimed at boosting healthcare access, strengthening farm economy and expanding broadband in underserved communities, and the temporary extension of the 2018 Farm Bill offers little relief from rising costs and growing uncertainty.
AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act Advances and Rock the Crop Sweepstakes
The Agribusiness Update
Lawmakers recently advanced the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act out of a subcommittee, and this year marks the third Firestone Ag sweepstakes, but it will be the first open exclusively for chapters of the National FFA Organization.
Florida Immigration Laws Change and USDA on Domestic Organic
The Agribusiness Update
Sweeping immigration laws are coming to Florida after Title 42 expires, and USDA takes steps to strengthen market for domestic organic goods.
Firestone Carmichael Sweepstakes
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Firestone Ag is giving farmers a chance for a concert on their farm by up-and-coming country music star Dillon Carmichael with the 2022 Rock the Crop Concert Sweepstakes!
Nose Knows Scouting Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
We know about search and rescue dogs, drug dogs, and even cancer dogs, so why not dogs that can sniff out diseases in your crops? A company called Nose Knows Scouting has dogs that can find PVY and Ring Rot in your potatoes in nothing flat.
Nose Knows Scouting Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
We know about search and rescue dogs, drug dogs, and even cancer dogs, so why not dogs that can sniff out diseases in your crops? A company called Nose Knows Scouting has dogs that can find PVY and Ring Rot in your potatoes in nothing flat.
NY Times Beef Op Ed
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A U.S. lawmaker calls out the New York Times for an Op Ed that says U.S. cattle industry is destroying the planet and that doesn't set well with one Midwest Lawmaker.
NCBA Blasts Biden and Food Production Solutions
The Agribusiness Update
The National Cattlemen's Beef Association and Public Lands Council blast Biden over designation of grazing lands, and FFAR suggests indoor solutions for climate change, resource and supply chain challenges.
Florida Orange Numbers and NCBA Blasts Biden
The Agribusiness Update
Florida all orange forecast numbers are in, and National Cattlemen's Beef Association and Public Lands Council blast Biden for sweeping designations on millions of grazing acres at Utah National Monuments.
What's In Your Fruit Bowl Sweepstakes Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Pear Bureau Northwest announces March means National Nutrition Month and want to know, "What's in Your Fruit Bowl'?
What's In Your Fruit Bowl Sweepstakes Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Pear Bureau Northwest announces March means National Nutrition Month and want to know, "What's in Your Fruit Bowl'?
Climate-Smart Agriculture Funding at Risk
California Ag Today
Programs like the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program, or SWEEP, have seen funding decrease or disappear.
Chapter 12 Bankruptcy Up and Pork Exports to S. America
The Agribusiness Update
Chapter 12 Bankruptcy filings in farm belt reach 10-year high, and Pork exports to South America higher.
Pears During Nutrition Month
Fruit Grower Report
During February American Heart Health Month and March National Nutrition Month, Pear Bureau Northwest reminds us of the nutritional value in pears.
Mixed Reaction Tax Bill and Ethanol Demand in China
The Agribusiness Update
Mixed Reaction to Senate Tax Bill, and ethanol demand climbing in China.
Pear Contest & YMCA Promotion
Fruit Grower Report
The Pear Bureau continues to promote northwest pears to consumers.
Time is Ripe
Fruit Grower Report
Pear Bureau is launching a marketing campaign to educate consumers.