USDA Wildfire Funding and Vilsack on Organic Production

The Agribusiness Update
Deputy USDA Secretary Xochitl Torres Small announced $250 million is available to help protect at-risk communities from catastrophic wildfires, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announced new programs and funding to expand organic markets and the transition to organic production.

Water Deliveries Down Despite Supply and FFA Next Gen Conference

The Agribusiness Update
Water deliveries in California are down despite recent supplies, and FFA Next Gen Conference focuses on Agricultural Communications.

GFB Farm Dog Contest and FFA Next Gen Conference

The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Farm Bureau is on a mission to highlight a few of our furry heroes through the 2024 Georgia Farm Dog Contest, and FFA Next Gen Conference focuses on Agricultural Communications.

Western Wildfire Funding

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The USDA is taking steps to combat Western U.S. wildfires by investing $500 million to expand work on the Forest Service’s Wildfire Crisis Strategy, according to Ag Secretary Tom VIlsack.

USDA Invests Renewable Energy and Food Safety for Super Bowl Sunday

The Agribusiness Update
The USDA will invest $207 million in renewable energy and domestic fertilizer projects, and whether delivered or prepared at home, the Food Safety and Inspection Service has plans to protect your Super Bowl Sunday celebration from foodborne illness.

USDA Invests Renewable Energy and Food Safety for Super Bowl Sunday

The Agribusiness Update
The USDA will invest $207 million in renewable energy and domestic fertilizer projects, and whether delivered or prepared at home, the Food Safety and Inspection Service has plans to protect your Super Bowl Sunday celebration from foodborne illness.

Florida's January Weather Good and Food Safety for Super Bowl Sunday

The Agribusiness Update
Florida temps and rainfall help ease drought worries, and whether delivered or prepared at home, the Food Safety and Inspection Service has plans to protect your Super Bowl Sunday celebration from foodborne illness.

California Farmers Plant Agave and Gas Prices Down Again

The Agribusiness Update
After years of drought, some California farmers are planting agave, and with winter fast approaching, average gas prices declined again for the fifth straight week.

California Farmers Plant Agave and Gas Prices Down Again

The Agribusiness Update
After years of drought, some California farmers are planting agave, and with winter fast approaching, average gas prices declined again for the fifth straight week.

Georgia Disaster Declaration and Gas Prices Down Again

The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack issued two natural disaster declarations that cover 26 primary counties and 36 contiguous counties in Georgia, and with winter fast approaching, average gas prices declined again for the fifth straight week.

California Wildfire Threat and Ag Sentiment Down for September

The Agribusiness Update
As wildfires challenge California’s wine sector, smoke taint has emerged as one of the primary threats to the state’s most lucrative crop, and Agricultural producers’ sentiment declined for the second month in a row during September.

Smoke and Winegrape Research Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
Dr. Tom Collins, from Washington State University’s Department of Viticulture and Enology, is part of a team studying the impact smoke has on winegrapes.

Smoke and Winegrape Research Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
Dr. Tom Collins, from Washington State University’s Department of Viticulture and Enology, is part of a team studying the impact smoke has on winegrapes.

Ag Finance Groups Donate to Maui and Fertilizer Prices Continue Down

The Agribusiness Update
Farm Credit Association, American AgCredit, CoBank, and

Farmer Mac, are donating $40,000 to the Maui Food Bank after the devastating wildfires on the island, and fertilizer prices have continued their year-long-plus decline through the first two weeks of August.

Ag Finance Groups Donate to Maui and Fertilizer Prices Continue Down

The Agribusiness Update
Farm Credit Association, American AgCredit, CoBank, and

Farmer Mac, are donating $40,000 to the Maui Food Bank after the devastating wildfires on the island, and fertilizer prices have continued their year-long-plus decline through the first two weeks of August.

Effects of Wildfire Smoke on Growing Crops

Farm of the Future
Seth Naeve, extension agronomist, says the smoke’s effect on U.S. crops isn’t simple to describe.

Canadian Wildfires Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
We’re again hearing stories about wildfire smoke drifting south from Canada to American cities, but University of Washington atmospheric sciences professor, Cliff Mass says climate change is not causing them, despite what you might be hearing.

Canadian Wildfires Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
We’re again hearing stories about wildfire smoke drifting south from Canada to American cities, but University of Washington atmospheric sciences professor, Cliff Mass says climate change is not causing them, despite what you might be hearing.

CCA’s on Wildfires: the Golden State isn’t Prepared

California Ag Today
On the heels of a very wet spring, California ranchers brace for the upcoming fire season. The lack of prescription burning and increased fuel are both heavy concerns for Californians this year.

Spring Weather Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
If you watch much news, you might have worries about the upcoming summer and the drought and wildfire dangers. But is it a valid concern? UW Atmospheric Sciences Professor, Cliff Mass gives us his read on the situation.