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30 Billion E15 Miles Driven and Thompson Calls Framework "Tone Deaf"
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. drivers have logged 30 billion miles on the road using E15 fuel, and House Ag Committee Republican Leader Glenn Thompson calls framework for addressing nation's crippled food supply chain "tone deaf."
USTR Asked for Tariff Relief and Cover Crops Increase
The Agribusiness Update
Dozens of farm groups call on USTR Katherine Tai for help with tariffs, and cover crop planting on the increase.
CA Approves Avaunt eVo Insect Control From FMC for Tree Nuts
California Ag Today
A new insect control has received a supplemental label in California… targeting codling moth, navel orange worm, and peach twig borer in tree nuts.
Curious Plot expert issa Qandah joins us to expand on that.
Read More Russian River Irrigation Restrictions and Farm Bill Survey
The Agribusiness Update
Farmers and ranchers are likely to see further irrigation restrictions in California's Russian River watershed, and Purdue University releases results from a survey on consumers opinions on the next Farm bill.
Georgia Eagles with Bird Flu and Farm Bill Survey
The Agribusiness Update
Avian Influenza has been detected in bald eagles in Georgia, and Perdue University releases results from a survey to get consumer opinions on policy priorities in the next Farm Bill.
Summertime E15
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Renewable Fuels Association CEO Geoff Cooper reacts to the President's announcement that he'll restore summertime E15 sales this year, which should help ease soaring fuel prices.
Dam Breaching Support Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative reacts to a White House blog post that supports taking a look at breaching Snake River dams, saying it's time to fight back.
Dam Breaching Support Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative reacts to a White House blog post that supports taking a look at breaching Snake River dams, saying it's time to fight back.
COVID Concerns in China and Restaurant Business Down in 2020
The Agribusiness Update
COVID raises shipping concerns in China, and USDA data shows unsurprising numbers from 2020 that restaurant business was down 47%.
Pop-Ups at Port of Seattle Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse reacts to the news of a pop-up facility for ag containers at the Port of Seattle.
LCD in 2022 Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Little Cherry Disease has not gone away in the new year, but NW Hort Council president Mark Powers says steps are being taken to battle the fast spreading threat.
LCD in 2022 Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Little Cherry Disease has not gone away in the new year, but NW Hort Council president Mark Powers says steps are being taken to battle the fast spreading threat.
Update on Disaster Relief and Wheat Prices Up and Down
The Agribusiness Update
The Cattle Industry Convention provides USDA update on upcoming disaster assistance for weather-related losses, and Wheat prices fluctuate since late December.
California Fruit-Nut Trees Chilling Out and Tractor-Combines Sales Up
The Agribusiness Update
California fruit and nut trees are chilling out in the Central Valley and that's a good thing, and Tractor and Combine sales are higher year-over-year.
Senator Ericksen's Death
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Longtime state Senator Doug Ericksen, of Whatcom County, has died just weeks after being diagnosed with COVID while on a non-legislative trip to El Salvador. Washington State Farm Bureau Director of Government Relations Tom Davis reacts to his friend's untimely passing.
Ag Applauds House Infrastructure Passage and Governors Urge Expanding Fuel Blends
The Agribusiness Update
Ag groups applaud House passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Governors from several states ask President for guidance on expanding higher ethanol fuel blends.
Fried on Unfair Foreign Trade and USTR Ag Trade Negotiator
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Ag Commissioner calls on USDA for federal action on unfair foreign trade practices that are hurting domestic produce industry, and USTR Trade Negotiator Elaine Trevino is still unconfirmed.
Produce Industry on Supply Chain Problems and World Food Price Barometer Surges
The Agribusiness Update
The produce industry in the U.S. and Canada is calling for fast action on the supply chain crisis, and World Food Price Barometer surges to highest since 2011.
UGA Team Wins Sunbelt Ag Expo Competition and Young Consumers Boost Organic
The Agribusiness Update
A team from the University of Georgia won the college division of the Advocacy in Action competition at the Sunbelt Ag Expo, and young consumers give healthy boost to organic produce sales.