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Seed Packets Scam and Meth Found in Produce at Border
The Agribusiness Update
Seed packets received in the U.S. last summer appear to be part of a scam and not to taint agriculture, and Border Agents found $11.5-million worth of meth in a mixed produce shipment from Mexico.
Vilsack Confirmed and Pilgrims Pride Guilty of Price Fixing
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack was confirmed overwhelmingly by the Senate, and Pilgrims Pride pleads guilty in price fixing scheme.
Vilsack Confirmed and Pilgrims Pride Guilty of Price Fixing
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack was confirmed in a Senate vote overwhelmingly, and Pilgrim's Pride pleads guilty in a price fixing scheme.
UGA Educates on Vaccine Safety and China Corn Imports Soar
The Agribusiness Update
University of Georgia Extension partners to educate on COVID vaccine safety, and corn imports to China soar incredibly high.
Vilsack Sworn In
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Former Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack was sworn in Wednesday as the new Ag Secretary.
Retro Overtime Pay Legislation Pt 3
Fruit Grower Report
A Senate bill could save ag employers from having to worry about being sued over overtime pay retroactively. Washington Policy Center's Pam Lewison breaks down Substitute Senate Bill 5172.
Retro Overtime Pay Legislation Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
A Senate bill could save ag employers from having to worry about being sued over overtime pay retroactively. Washington Policy Center's Pam Lewison breaks down Substitute Senate Bill 5172.
Blockchain in Ag Virtual Event
Farm of the Future
The event will feature speakers that will include farmers, agribusiness leaders, entrepreneurs, and technologists.
Texas Valentine's Day Massacre and USDA Disaster Assistance
The Agribusiness Update
Freezing temps cause Valentine's Day Massacre for many Texas crops, and USDA reminds ag community hit by recent storms that assistance is available.
Retro Overtime Pay Legislation Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
A Senate bill could save ag employers from having to worry about being sued over overtime pay retroactively. Washington Policy Center's Pam Lewison breaks down Senate Bill 5172.
Chapter 12
Idaho Ag Today
Even though farm bankruptcies declined in 2020, economists say that doesn’t mean the outlook for agriculture is improving.
NASA's Deep Space Food Challenge Pt 4
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Growing your own food in space! NASA is looking for any and all ideas for ways our astronauts can grow their own food when in space for extended periods. It's called the Deep Space Food Challenge and NASA is reaching out to the Ag Community for your best ideas that could bring you up to $500,000 in cash prizes.
NASA's Deep Space Food Challenge Pt 3
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Growing your own food in space! NASA is looking for any and all ideas for ways our astronauts can grow their own food when in space for extended periods. It's called the Deep Space Food Challenge and NASA is reaching out to the Ag Community for your best ideas that could bring you up to $500,000 in cash prizes.
Dent's Ag Bills Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
13th District State Representative Tom Dent is pushing a pair of Ag Bills, one to help with mental health and suicide in the ag community and the other with noxious weeds.
Wheat, Corn, Soy Futures Higher and Disadvantaged Farmers Relief
The Agribusiness Update
Futures are higher for wheat, corn and soy in the latest WASDE report, and House Ag Committee approves $4-billion debt relief for disadvantaged farmers.
Dent's Ag Bills Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
13th District State Representative Tom Dent is pushing a pair of Ag Bills, one to help with mental health and suicide in the ag community and the other with noxious weeds.
NASA's Deep Space Food Challenge Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Growing your own food in space! NASA is looking for any and all ideas for ways our astronauts can grow their own food when in space for extended periods. It's called the Deep Space Food Challenge and NASA is reaching out to the Ag Community for your best ideas that could bring you up to $500,000 in cash prizes.
NASA's Deep Space Food Challenge Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Growing your own food in space! NASA is looking for any and all ideas for ways our astronauts can grow their own food when in space for extended periods. It's called the Deep Space Food Challenge and NASA is reaching out to the Ag Community for your best ideas that could bring you up to $500,000 in cash prizes.
Alabama CAFO Permits Streamlined and SNAP Increase Continuation
The Agribusiness Update
The permit process for Alabama CAFOs has been streamlined, and House Ag Committee proposes continuation of 15% increase in SNAP benefits.
Valentine Flower Demand and Continuation of SNAP Benefit Increase
The Agribusiness Update
Valentine flower demand is high, and House Ag Committee proposes continuation of 15% SNAP benefit increase.