FMMO updates

Idaho Ag Today
We all know about the importance of the dairy industry to Idaho's dairy producers and, just as importantly, to Idaho's economy.

ESA Amendment Act Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
House Natural Resources Chair Bruce Westerman, of Arkansas, and Sunnyside Republican Dan Newhouse, Chair of the

Congressional Western Caucus have introduced the ESA Amendment Act.

ESA Amendment Act Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
House Natural Resources Chair Bruce Westerman, of Arkansas, and Sunnyside Republican Dan Newhouse, Chair of the

Congressional Western Caucus have introduced the ESA Amendment Act.

A Third of Fruits and Vegetables Never Eaten and Hog Inventory Higher

The Agribusiness Update
Some 30% of harvested fruits and vegetables worldwide are never eaten due to damage, spoiling or appearance, and the U.S. inventory of all hogs and pigs on June 1 was 74.5 million head, up 1% from a year earlier.

Georgia Extension Watering Tips and

The Agribusiness Update
Before you grab the hose, check out the following watering tips from the University of Georgia Extension, and the U.S. inventory of all hogs and pigs on June 1 was 74.5 million head, up 1% from a year earlier.

Chocolate Milk Amendment

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
An amendment added to the Agricultural Appropriations Act would allow chocolate milk in the nation’s schools.

and McConnell on Farm Bill Deadline

The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Farm Bureau encouraging members to voice opposition to checkoff amendment, and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says Congress is running out of legislative working days before Farm Bill expires.

Amendment Targeting Checkoff Programs and Animal Ag Groups & Misinformation

The Agribusiness Update
Agriculture checkoff groups jointly announced opposition to legislation they say attacks commodity checkoff programs, and Animal Ag Alliance and the National Institute for Animal Agriculture partner to combat misinformation about animal ag.

Amendment Targeting Checkoff Programs and Animal Ag Groups & Misinformation

The Agribusiness Update
Agriculture checkoff groups jointly announced opposition to legislation they say attacks commodity checkoff programs, and Animal Ag Alliance and the National Institute for Animal Agriculture partner to combat misinformation about animal ag.

Fuel Overcharge Update Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
Rep. Mark Klicker, R-Walla Walla, speaks on the House floor in favor of an amendment to the operating budget that would provide relief to farmers that are being unfairly charged a new fuel service fee as part of the cap-and-trade law.

Fuel Overcharge Update Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
Rep. Mark Klicker, R-Walla Walla, speaks on the House floor in favor of an amendment to the operating budget that would provide relief to farmers that are being unfairly charged a new fuel service fee as part of the cap-and-trade law.

USTR-USDA Evaluate Mexican Amendments and Chlorpyrifos in Court

The Agribusiness Update
U.S. Trade Representative and Ag Secretary evaluate Mexico's amendments to decree to ban import and purchase of biotech commodities, and Eighth Circuit Court hears arguments for reinstatement of chlorpyrifos tolerances.

UF Extension and Health Help Migrant Laborers and Census of Ag Collects Hemp Data

The Agribusiness Update
University of Florida Extension and Health help migrant laborers with health care, and Census of Agriculture collects data from hemp farmers for the first time.

California Citrus Greening Research and Census of Ag Collects Hemp Data

The Agribusiness Update
Researchers in California look for citrus greening disease, and for the first time the Census of Agriculture will collect data from hemp farmers.

Ag Overtime Updt Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
Washington Policy Center's Initiative on Agriculture Director, Pam Lewison says adding a seasonality amending to the new ag overtime rules was unsuccessful in the past legislative session, but they'll keep trying.

Ag Overtime Updt Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
Washington Policy Center's Initiative on Agriculture Director, Pam Lewison says adding a seasonality amending to the new ag overtime rules was unsuccessful in the past legislative session, but they'll keep trying.

Ag Disappointed in Spending Bill

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
House Republicans are disappointed in the social spending bill pushed through by Democrats that left some much needed ag spending out.

China Ag Purchases Bill Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
An amendment to a bill that would ban China from buying up more American farmland is being held up by Democrats because of the language they find offensive.

China Ag Purchases Bill Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
An amendment to a bill that would ban China from buying up more American farmland is being held up by Democrats because of the language they find offensive.

China Ban on U.S. Ag Land Purchases and 4 Steps to Reduce Food Waste

The Agribusiness Update
An amendment to the House Ag Appropriations bill would ban the People's Republic of China from buy U.S. Ag land, and 4 steps to reduce food waste.