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California's Prop 12 to SCOTUS and USDA Invests to End Global Hunger
The Agribusiness Update
Two farm groups are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to invalidate California's voter-approved Prop 12 standards, and USDA invests $5-billion with the goal of ending hunger and malnutrition and building more sustainable, resilient and inclusive food systems.
Billions on Line for Ag
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A Senate vote, either today or someday soon, will either include billions in ag-related funding if passed, or put it at risk if voted down, according to the American Farm Bureau's Emily Buckman.
Senate Urged to Update Water Infrastructure and Spring Wheat Worst Since 1988
The Agribusiness Update
Farmer and ranchers are calling on the U.S. Senate to update aging water infrastructure, and Spring Wheat crop worst since 1988.
Georgia Farm Bureau Sets 2021 Priorities and AFBF Mental Health Survey
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Farm Bureau Board sets priorities for 2021, and American Farm Bureau survey finds mental health issues greater in past year.
US Farm Real Estate Values and Pork Exports to Central America
The Agribusiness Update
US Farm Real Estate values are mixed, and US Pork Exports to Central America are higher.
Farm Workforce Modernization Act Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse talks about the Farm Workforce Modernization Act that passed a House vote and now moves to the Senate.
Farm Workforce Modernization Act Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse talks about the Farm Workforce Modernization Act that passed a House vote and now moves to the Senate.
USMCA Progress Made and Phase-one of U.S.-China Deal
The Agribusiness Update
Progress is reportedly being made on getting the USMCA passed, and Phase-one of a U.S.-China trade deal may be close.
Japan Trade Deal and Tree Fruit Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Just what does the new trade deal with Japan mean for our tree fruit growers? Northwest Cherry Growers president BJ Thurlby gives his take.
Japan Trade Deal and Tree Fruit Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Just what does the new trade deal with Japan mean for our tree fruit growers? Northwest Cherry Growers president BJ Thurlby gives his take.
Tariffs on EU Exports to U.S. and Russian Soy to China
The Agribusiness Update
25% tariffs coming for EU exports to U.S., and Russian soybean talks with China.
Net Farm Income Higher and Sustainable Farmers
The Agribusiness Update
USDA numbers show Net Farm Income higher than expected, and Sustainable is the new buzz-word "we" want farmers to attain.
China & More Trade Talks and USDA's Unfulfilled Pork Purchase
The Agribusiness Update
China isn't the only trade deal the U.S. is working on, and USDA has yet to make good on promise to buy $1.2-billion worth of food from American pork, beef, and produce farmers.
New Hemp Varieties Approved
Colorado Ag Today
New varieties can now be grown by Colorado Seed Growers Association members.
Mexico Tariffs and Caliornia Cage-free Initiative
The Agribusiness Update
Mexico tariffs coming for farmers already hurting, and California voters will get to vote on cage-free initiative for egg-laying hens.
Farm Suicide Bill Signed
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The governor signs a bill aimed at the extreme suicide rate among farmers.
FCC Shares Rural Broadband Order and App for Regional Growing Weather
The Agribusiness Update
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai announces order for rural broadband expansion, and Weathermelon is an app forecasting weather in specific U.S. growing regions.
Trump to Address American Farm Bureau and USDA Still Short-Staffed
The Agribusiness Update
President Trump will address the American Farm Bureau Federation annual convention next month in Nashville, and Ag Secretary Perdue and USDA still missing critical staff one year into administration.
H-2C Program Clears Judiciary and Off-label Dicamba in Arkansas
The Agribusiness Update
House Judiciary approves H-2C guestworker program, and BASF data suggests off-label Dicamba use widespread in Arkansas this year.
China Approves ChemChina-Syngenta Merger and Bird Flu Warning Lifted
The Agribusiness Update
China Approves ChemChina-Syngenta Merger, and Bird Flu Warning Lifted.