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FORESTS Act Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A "common sense" approach to forest management could come in the form of the FORESTS Act.
FORESTS Act Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A "common sense" approach to forest management could come in the form of the FORESTS Act.
Florida Farm Bureau Wins PR Awards and Tariffs are Leverage on China
The Agribusiness Update
The Florida Farm Bureau's Public Relations staff took home top honors in three categories at the AFBF National Communications Award Contest, and USTR Tai says tariffs are good leverage when it comes to negotiating with China.
Farm Workforce Modernization Act Updt
Fruit Grower Report
Farm Workforce Modernization Act sponsor, U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse brings us up to date on why it's time for the Senate to pass this legislation.
More California Water Curtailments and Rural Land Market Continues Surge
The Agribusiness Update
State says more California water curtailments expected, and Rural land markets continue to surge.
Georgia Firefly Protection and Rural Land Market Continues Surge
The Agribusiness Update
The University of Georgia is asking everyone to protect firefly habitat, and Rural land market continues to surge.
California Farm Bureau Water Forum and Busch Light-John Deere Promotion
The Agribusiness Update
The California Farm Bureau holds water forum for county bureaus, and Busch Light and John Deere collaborate in promotional fund raiser for Farm Rescue.
Agriculture Big in Georgia and Busch Light-John Deere Promotion
The Agribusiness Update
Agriculture is a big factor in the Georgia economy, and Busch Light and John Deere collaborate in "For the Farmers" campaign with limited-edition beer cans to raise funds for Farm Rescue.
Ag is Big for Georgia Economy and Busch Light-John Deere Promotion
The Agribusiness Update
Agriculture demonstrates its importance to Georgia's economy, and Busch Light and John Deere collaborate in "For the Farmers" promotion.
Hard Times for Ag
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack shares some personal feelings on the hard times farmers have fallen on in recent years.
Sharpshooter Gene Editing and World Food Prices Down in April
The Agribusiness Update
UC Riverside scientists are looking at gene-editing technology to combat the glassy-winged sharpshooter, and World food prices down slightly in April.
Florida Starter Seed Packets and World Food Prices Down in April
The Agribusiness Update
The Florida Department of Agriculture is providing free starter seed packets as part of the Unity Gardens Initiative, and World food prices down slightly in April.
Ag Labor Bill Stalled in the Senate
California Ag Today
Ag Labor remains one of the chief concerns for the farming community, not only due to increasing costs but also limited availability. Dan Newhouse, chair of Western Caucus says, unfortunately, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, which has already cleared the House, is stalled in the Senate.
Bird Flu Precautions and Senate Hears from Beef Industry
The Agribusiness Update
UC Davis scientists urging precautions against bird flu, and Senate hears testimony from beef industry on the Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act.
Georgia Burn Ban and Senate Hears from Beef Industry
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia burn ban is now in effect, and Senate hears testimony from beef industry on the Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act.
Food Inflation & Packer Consolidation
Southeast Regional Ag News
Annual food inflation jumped 8.8 percent in March, according to the latest government figures, the biggest jump since 1981.
Global Food Crisis Coming and Changes to GHG Modeling for Biofuels
The Agribusiness Update
A global food crisis is expected this fall amid the war in Ukraine and other factors, and lawmakers push for changes to the greenhouse gas modeling for biofuels.
Ocean Shipping Reform Act and Release of Strategic Oil Reserves
The Agribusiness Update
Senate passes Ocean Shipping Reform Act in response to port congestion, and farm and renewable fuel supporters are not happy after the President allows release of petroleum from strategic oil reserves.
Grain Plantings Mixed and Ocean Shipping Reform Act
The Agribusiness Update
NASS Planting estimates mixed, and Senate passes Ocean Shipping Reform Act in response to port congestion.
USTR Ag Negotiator
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Pressure is mounting for the U.S. Trade Representative's office and the White House to name a new Ag Negotiator, a position that's been unfilled now for 14 months.