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Fertilizer Fix and Farm Support Programs
The Agribusiness Update
Reuters reports that the Trump administration is seeking other sources of fertilizer amid the ongoing Iran war's shipping constraints, and Federal farm support programs are playing an increasingly central role as American producers navigate economic uncertainty, high costs and weak prices.
Healthy Diet Starts on Farm
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall says a balanced diet shouldn’t be about elevating one food group over another.
Dietary Guidelines and Potatoes
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
National Potato Council CEO, Kam Quarles says it’s amazing how far the potato has come in the latest dietary guidelines, considering where it was headed under recent administrations.
Dietary Guidelines Reaction
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
There has been a lot of talk since the new Dietary Guidelines were released, and most of it from the ag industry has been positive.
USDA to Revamp School Lunches Under New Dietary Guidelines
Line on Agriculture
The USDA, under Secretary Brooke Rollins, is focusing on implementing new dietary guidelines that emphasize nutrient-dense foods, particularly in school lunches.
WSTFA Golf Tournament Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
August is right around the corner, so it’s not too early to get registered for the 2025 Washington State Tree Fruit Association Golf Tournament.
Managing Leafy Green Challenges: Nitrogen and Insect Pressure in Focus
California Ag Today
With shifting regulations and tough insect pressure, California vegetable growers lean into targeted fertility and pest strategies.
California Farmworkers Absent and Revised Grizzly Listing Denounced
The Agribusiness Update
Scores of California farmworkers stayed home last week amid an immigration enforcement operation by U.S. Border Parol in Kern County, and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and the Public Lands Council denounced the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s revised grizzly bear listing.
Is Beef Getting the Boot in Dietary Guidelines?
California Ag Today
Drafted recommendations for the next rendition of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans are said to call for greater intake of plant-based foods while limiting consumption of beef and starchy vegetables like potatoes.
California Water Use Challange and International Sweetener Symposium
The Agribusiness Update
State and federal agencies face a challenge to balance the beneficial uses of water needed by farmers with needs of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta ecosystem amid weather challenges, and bipartisan support for U.S. sugar policy and the International Sweetener Symposium in Seattle.
Gas Prices and War
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Renewable Fuels Association chief Geoff Cooper breaks down what the threat of war between Russia and Ukraine means for gas prices.
National Grange on Gallup Poll Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
National Grange pleased with survey results showing agriculture at the top of most positively viewed industry, followed by grocery and restaurants ... all food related.
FFA Numbers Hit Record High and Schools Buy Food Differently
The Agribusiness Update
FFA membership numbers reach all-time high, and Schools are buying food differently amid COVID-19 pandemic.
EPA Draft Regulation on Acrylamide
California Ag Today
Affecting food and agriculture, the EPA recently came out with a draft regulation on acrylamide.
GMO Cofounder Retires and Farm Groups Urge Farm Bill
The Agribusiness Update
GMO Cofounder Robert Fraley will continue to push benefits of GMO's in retirement, and 150 Farm Groups appealing Congress for speedy Farm Bill solution.
China Import of American Goods and U.S. Beef in Brazil 1 year
The Agribusiness Update
China agrees to import more American Agriculture and Energy products, and U.S. beef in Brazil more than a year after reintroduction following 2003 Mad Cow scare.
Humane Society Scandal and Cattle Industry Has Good 2017
The Agribusiness Update
Scandal rocks Humane Society as president resigns amid sexual harassment allegations, and Cattle industry enjoys healthy 2017 across the board.
GM Potato - Don't Be Frightened, Be Informed
Food Forethought
J.R. Simplot Co.'s new genetically modified potato has been approved by the USDA, but that doesn't mean squat to McDonald's.
McDonald's Says No to GMO & Cold Weather Halts Apple Harvest
Northwest Report
Simplot's new GMO potato will not be on McDonald's menu...the recent cold weather has put an end to the apple harvest...and Lacy has a look at rainwater runoff.
GMO Potatoes
Line on Agriculture
New genetic modifications are making potatoes even better.