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.

So You Want to Be an Influencer?

Southeast Regional Ag News
American Farmland Trust is calling for agricultural influencers working in corn, soy, wheat, cotton, and dairy systems to apply for the chance to attend AFT’s Advanced Soil Health Training.

Ag Trade Opportunities Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
The 100th anniversary of USDA's Agricultural Outlook Forum this past month put farm trade at the top of mind.

Ag Trade Opportunities Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
The 100th anniversary of USDA's Agricultural Outlook Forum this past month put farm trade at the top of mind.

Ag Trade Opportunities Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
The 100th anniversary of USDA's Agricultural Outlook Forum this past month put farm trade at the top of mind.

Ag Trade Opportunities Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
The 100th anniversary of USDA's Agricultural Outlook Forum this past month put farm trade at the top of mind.

USDA '22 Pesticide Summary and House's New Agricultural Trade Caucus

The Agribusiness Update
The USDA published the 2022 Pesticide Data Program Annual

Summary that shows over 99% of tested samples had pesticide residues BELOW EPA benchmark levels, and House lawmakers launched a new Agricultural Trade Caucus, seeking to advance and promote policies vital to U.S. agriculture.

USDA '22 Pesticide Summary and House's New Agricultural Trade Caucus

The Agribusiness Update
The USDA published the 2022 Pesticide Data Program Annual

Summary that shows over 99% of tested samples had pesticide residues BELOW EPA benchmark levels, and House lawmakers launched a new Agricultural Trade Caucus, seeking to advance and promote policies vital to U.S. agriculture.

Potato LEAF 2024 Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Potato LEAF, or the Potato Industry Leadership Education Advancement Foundation, has a leadership training opportunity with historical roots, at Gettysburg.

Potato LEAF 2024 Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Potato LEAF, or the Potato Industry Leadership Education Advancement Foundation, has a leadership training opportunity with historical roots, at Gettysburg.

Oregon Wolves to Colorado and Year-Round E15 Advances

The Agribusiness Update
After three years and dozens of public hearing disagreements, a handful of wolves from Oregon have been airlifted to Colorado and released, and EPA decision praised that advances the request to allow the year-round sales of E15.

Oregon Wolves to Colorado and Year-Round E15 Advances

The Agribusiness Update
After three years and dozens of public hearing disagreements, a handful of wolves from Oregon have been airlifted to Colorado and released, and EPA decision praised that advances the request to allow the year-round sales of E15.

2023 Conservationist of Year and Year-Round E15 Advances

The Agribusiness Update
Jon Jackson, founder of Comfort Farms in Milledgeville, has been named 2023 Conservationist of the Year, and EPA decision praised that advances the request to allow the year-round sales of E15.

Food Inflation Lowest in 2 Years and NCBA Applauds Ag Security Risk Review Act

The Agribusiness Update
The annualized food inflation rate of 4.3% is the lowest since the 3.7% rate in August 2021, and NCBA applauds new bill that strengthens oversight of foreign agricultural purchases.

Whole Milk For Healthy Kids Act and U.S. Cheese Exports Strong

The Agribusiness Update
The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2023 passes out of committee that highlights milk's health benefits and nutrients to young Americans, and the U.S. exported more than 450,000 metric tons of cheese in 2022, valued at approximately $2.3 billion.

Reducing Labor but Maintaining Quality

Farm of the Future
Robotic strawberry harvesters need to match the productivity of hand harvest without being tougher on the fruit.

Farm Labor and Robotics

Farm of the Future
Finding ag labor continues to be a pressing issue heavy on the minds of growers across the country.

Hurrican Ian Estimates in Florida and E15 to Replenish Fuel Supply

The Agribusiness Update
Preliminary assessments of the agricultural losses tied to Hurricane Ian hit $1.5 billion, and National Corn Growers Association calls on policymakers to use ethanol as a solution to the nation's fuel supply problems.

Saacke Named WFB's New VP and Russian Threat to Ukraine Wheat

The Agribusiness Update
Ron Saacke named new Administrative Vice President of Washington Farm Bureau, and Russia military threatens much of Ukraine's winter wheat regions.

Peanut Prices Higher and Russia Threat to Ukraine Wheat

The Agribusiness Update
Peanut prices for all farmer stock peanuts go higher for the week ending July 2nd, and Russia military a threat in Ukraine winter wheat regions.