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8 Georgia Counties Disasters Areas and Argentina Wheat Challenges
The Agribusiness Update
Eight Georgia counties declared disaster areas after March wind and freeze events, and Argentina won't be able to capitalize on interupption of wheat supplies from the Black Sea.
Georgia's Freedom to Farm Act and Crop Insurance Fraud
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia General Assembly passes the Freedom to Farm Act, and crop insurance fraud case leads to 23 people being charged and another 17 fined.
WAEF Leadership Change Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Dr. Faviola Barbosa is named the new Executive Director of the Washington Apple Education Foundation following the retirement of long-time E.D. Jennifer Witherbee.
WAEF Leadership Change Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Dr. Faviola Barbosa is named the new Executive Director of the Washington Apple Education Foundation following the retirement of long-time E.D. Jennifer Witherbee.
EPA Reverses Pesticide Evaluation and OSU Finds COVID Help in Hemp
The Agribusiness Update
EPA reverses decades of practice on pesticide evaluation for Endangered Species, and Oregon State University finds hemp compound that could help in the fight against COVID.
Tule Technologies Measures Evapotranspiration Over Large Area of Orchard
California Tree Nut Report
WPC on HB 1838 Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
The Washington Policy Center's Pam Lewison breaks down the major faults in HB 1838, the Buffer Bill.
WPC on HB 1838 Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
The Washington Policy Center's Pam Lewison breaks down the major faults in HB 1838, the Buffer Bill.
California Grant Proposals and African Swine Fever Protection
The Agribusiness Update
The California Ag Department is accepting proposals for 2022 grant program, and study finds U.S. well protected against African Swine Fever.
Taproot Decline Up in Alabama and ASF Protection
The Agribusiness Update
Taproot decline appears in more Alabama soybean fields, and U.S. pork industry study finds we're well protected against African Swine Fever.
UF Uses AI to Forecast Citrus and Rural Broadband for 12 States
The Agribusiness Update
University of Florida researchers are using Artificial Intelligence to help citrus growers forecast production, and USDA approves $167-million for rural broadband infrastructure in 12 states.
7 Georgia Counties Natural Disasters and ASF in Dominican Republic
The Agribusiness Update
Seven Georgia counties have been designated natural disaster areas due to floods and freezing temps, and African Swine Fever outbreak has been confirmed in Dominican Republic.
Federal Bill Legalize Pot and $43-billion for Rural Broadband
The Agribusiness Update
Three Senators propose a bill to legalize marijuana federally, and House Ag Committee commits $43-billion over eight years for rural broadband.
Goose Gap 19th WA AVA and FCA Best Place to Work
The Agribusiness Update
Goose Gap is named Washington state's 19th official AVA, and Farm Credit Administration scores highest in Best Place to Work in federal government.
Two New Washington AVA's Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
The state of Washington has two new AVA's bringing the total to 18 designated wine grape growing regions.