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Disappointment with U.S.-Japan Trade Deal
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The National Potato Council is very disappointed with the U.S.-Japan trade agreement reached last week.
MAHA and Agriculture
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A new report from the White House appointed Make America Healthy Again Commission is causing concern among farmers and ranchers.
California Ag Tax Credit Proposal Dropped and Ag Exports to Mexico Surge
The Agribusiness Update
A proposed tax credit aimed at assisting California farms and boosting farm employment failed to advance out of Committee, and U.S. food and ag exports to Mexico surged 65% the past four years.
Ag Economists Split on Recession and Tariff Threat Leaves Uncertainty
The Agribusiness Update
56% of agricultural economists in the latest Monthly Monitor say U.S. ag ended 2024 in a recession, and the prospect of new tariff disputes when Donald Trump returns to the White House has the global economy in an uncertain position.
California Milk Recall and U.S. Wins GMO Corn Dispute with Mexico
The Agribusiness Update
California state ag officials have recalled raw milk from a Central Valley dairy after tests found the bird flu virus in a bulk sample, and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai says the U.S. has prevailed in its dispute under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement challenging Mexican biotech measures on GMO corn imports.
Thanksgiving Dinner Cheaper and No Sign of Farm Bill Progress
The Agribusiness Update
Cooking a Thanksgiving dinner this year will cost less than last year but is still more expensive than before COVID-19, and with little sign of a breakthrough on the farm bill in Congress, farm groups are shifting their attention to a proposed $21 billion bailout bill.
Dams Study DOE Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Department of Energy has announced a new study on replacing the Lower Snake River dams leaving some more than a little disappointed.
Dams Study DOE Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Department of Energy has announced a new study on replacing the Lower Snake River dams leaving some more than a little disappointed.
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.
FFB President on New Committee and Support for Renewable Energy Down
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Farm Bureau President Jeb Smith has been appointed to serve on the Seasonal and Perishable Ag Products Advisory Committee, and a Pew Research Center survey shows a decline in America’s support for renewable energy.
Agave Plant Study and Foreign Influence on American Agriculture
The Agribusiness Update
Researchers at the UC-Davis are studying agave plants as a potential drought-tolerant option for California farmers, and the House Agriculture Committee held a hearing over concerns of foreign influence on American agriculture.
2024 Flavor of Georgia Contest and Foreign Influence on American Agriculture
The Agribusiness Update
A panel of judges selected 36 finalists for the 2024 Flavor of Georgia food contest, and the House Agriculture Committee held a hearing over concerns of foreign influence on American agriculture.
California Almond Acres Down and More AM Radio Concerns
The Agribusiness Update
California almond acreage drops for the first time in over 25 years, and more lawmakers are expressing their concerns over word that automakers will be leaving AM radio out of future vehicles.
UGA & Southern Sustainable Ag Research and More AM Radio Concerns
The Agribusiness Update
The University of Georgia will continue to serve as host institution for the Southern Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program, and more lawmakers are expressing their concerns over word that automakers will be leaving AM radio out of future vehicles.
Canada Requests Corn Talks with Mexico and Helios' Supply Chain AI
The Agribusiness Update
Canada requests talks with Mexico over biotech corn import ban, and Helios Articial Intelligence launches open beta of platform to identify ag supply chain disruptions.
Trucker Time Exemption Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Senator Dan Newhouse expresses his disappointment in the Department of Transportation's rejection of a request from livestock haulers for an exemption from driving time regulations.
Trucker Time Exemption Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Senator Dan Newhouse expresses his disappointment in the Department of Transportation's rejection of a request from livestock haulers for an exemption from driving time regulations.
California Produces Despite Drought and NCBA Disappointed in Executive Order
The Agribusiness Update
California farms and ranches boost production despite water shortages and drought, and National Cattlemen's Beef Association expresses disappointment in White House Executive Order that addresses fake meat under same rules as beef.