Seats Open on Shell Egg Advisory Committee

California Ag Today
CDFA is inviting both an industry member and a public member to help guide egg safety and quality oversight.

Five Agriculture Leaders Appointed to Florida FSA Committee

Southeast Regional Ag News
The new state committee brings decades of experience to strengthening USDA programs for Florida farmers and ranchers.

Step Up: California Cattle Producer Wanted for National Beef Board

California Ag Today
Here’s your chance to represent California and Nevada ranchers in guiding how beef checkoff dollars are put to work.

African Swine Fever Vaccines and Crop Acreage Reports Deadline

The Agribusiness Update
The World Organization for Animal Health recently adopted an African Swine Fever vaccine standard to help control the disease, and after spring planting, ag producers should make an appointment with their county Farm Service Agency to complete crop acreage reports before the deadline.

African Swine Fever Vaccines and Crop Acreage Reports Deadline

The Agribusiness Update
The World Organization for Animal Health recently adopted an African Swine Fever vaccine standard to help control the disease, and after spring planting, ag producers should make an appointment with their county Farm Service Agency to complete crop acreage reports before the deadline.

Committees and Priorities-Newhouse Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse begins his term in the 119th Congress with three House subcommittee reappointments including agriculture, Energy and Water Development, and Homeland Security.

Committees and Priorities-Newhouse Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse begins his term in the 119th Congress with three House subcommittee reappointments including agriculture, Energy and Water Development, and Homeland Security.

Almond Board Optimism and Census of Ag Shows Farm Losses

The Agribusiness Update
Despite economic challenges for the almond business, the

Almond Board of California paints an optimistic outlook for the industry, and the 2022 Census of Agriculture shows the U.S. had just over 1.9 million farms, down 10% from 2012.

USDA to Streamline Hurricane Relief and Census of Ag Shows Farm Losses

The Agribusiness Update
The USDA announced steps to streamline and provide flexibilities for environmental compliance requirements for relief programs for 2024 hurricanes, and the 2022 Census of Agriculture shows the U.S. had just over 1.9 million farms, down 10% from 2012.

Exempt Fuel Bill

Fruit Grower Report
In an attempt to fix a poorly planned system to make sure agricultural producers are exempt from a Climate Commitment Act tax on fuel, two state Senators propose a bill to make things right.

Alfafarmers Welcome Tuberville and U.S. Pork Exports Soar

The Agribusiness Update
Alabama Farmers Federation welcomes Senator Tommy Tuberville's appointment to the Senate Ag Committee, and U.S. Pork exports in 2020 top 2019 record.

CFAP Aid Frozen Temporarily and China's Record Corn Purchases

The Agribusiness Update
USDA freezes $2.3-billion in CFAP payments temporarily, and China continues record purchases of U.S. corn.

EPA Appoints Crowder

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse applauds appointment of West Richland's Michael Crowder to EPA's Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Committee.

Ag Economic Barometer Up and Equipment Ind. on Tariffs.

The Agribusiness Update
Perdue/CME Ag Economy Barometer higher, and Equipment Manufacturers not happy with steel/aluminum import tariffs.

FOIA Documents Show EPA's Knowledge Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Documents received by Save Family Farming show the depth of EPA's knowledge in What's Upstream's tax-payer funded lobbying efforts.

FOIA Documents Show EPA's Knowledge Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Documents received by Save Family Farming in a public records request sheds more light on EPA involvement with What's Upstream campaign.

McLerran Cleared for Puget Sound Leadership Council

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Former EPA Regional Director Cleared for Puget Sound Leadership Council.

McLerran's Appointment Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Confirmation hearing for former EPA Region 10 director Dennis McLerran to Puget Sound Partnership Leadership Council.

McLerran's Appointment Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Farmers asked to speak out against governor's appointment of former EPA Region 10 director Dennis McLerran to Puget Sound Partnership Leadership Council.

USDA Delays and Perdue Endorsement

The Agribusiness Update
The consequences of a last second Ag Secretary and Key Endorsement for Perdue